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This Dreamer
The Chronicles of the Marked, Book I
2023 Christy Award Winner!
Can she summon the will to do what is necessary, or will she risk all for a human?
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This Dreamer is an exciting portal fantasy adventure inspired by Joseph and his coat of many colors.

Synopsis
Character Profiles and Discussion
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I’m also working on another science fiction novel I am very excited about!
I also write YA contemporary romance under the name Eva Austin.


About Me
Hi! My name is Sara Watterson, and I’m the author of The Chronicles of the Marked series, a young adult fantasy adventure. Book one, This Dreamer, is available now. Click to learn more about me.
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Hello Sarah! Nice to ‘meet’ you 😉
Your book series looks exciting that’s for sure!
God bless 😀
Hey!
I was wondering when book two is going to be out? I’m dying to read it!
Hey, I loved your first book This Dreamer! And I was wondering if you had any idea what time the second is coming. I’m hoping soon!!!
Thank you for reading This Dreamer! I hope to publish the sequel next spring or summer. 🙂
Hi! Nice book!
Thank you, Dianne!
Hi!
I reeeaallly loved your book! I did have a question about your publishing process. I’m writing a novel of my own, and I was wondering who edited your book and where you found him/her. Thanks,
Madison
Dear Sara
I am purhasing This Dreamer for my granddaughter. Is there a sequel yet?
Thank you,
Marianne
Bought this as a Christmas present for my daughters and the oldest could not put it down. She got on the 25th and finished it on the 26th. I think she loved it. No…she LOVED it. Thank you for sharing your gift!!!
Stephanie,
Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I love hearing from readers, and I’m so glad your daughter enjoyed This Dreamer! Let her know I’m hard at work on book two. 😄 ❤️
-Sara
They are looking forward to it!
Hi-
I just bought Dreamer and I can not find the appropriate age to read this?
I have a 6th grade girl.
Thx!
6th grade is totally appropriate for reading this book. I have a girl in 7th grade who read the book when she was in 6th an adored it.
Hi! I just read your book and loved it! I’m doing a challenge for school and cannot find a word count anywhere. Thanks for writing!
Thanks for reaching out! This Dreamer has around 106,000 words. Good luck!