Are you looking for new teen books by Christian authors? I’m constantly searching for clean contemporary, science fiction, romance, historical, and Christian fantasy books for teens and tweens—not only for my own kids but also for yours! Hey, I’m Sara, and I love to share clean reading suggestions for teens and adults. As I discover […]
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Clean Books for Teens and Tweens
Hi! I’m Sara, and this is my ongoing list of clean books for teens and tweens. I’ve had the opportunity to read lots of clean books lately, and several others have been recommended to me by trusted sources. I’m happy to share those with you! If you find it difficult to identify newer books without […]
Clean Romcom Books – Discovering a Fabulous, Growing Genre
I may write YA fantasy, but I love to read many genres. I love sci-fi, urban fantasy, women’s fiction, self-help, and more. I’ve always enjoyed a good contemporary romance, but before diving into writing, publishing, and marketing my own books, I didn’t realize just how many sub-genres there are. Recently, as I researched Amazon categories […]
Clean YA Book Suggestions for Spring + an Update
Wow! Time is flying! I can’t believe spring break is upon us. And maybe it’s already past for some of you. Speaking of spring break, if your kids are looking for clean reads for the time off, I have a few new suggestions. See below! I also added them to my clean teen books list […]
This Dreamer featured + other Updates
Wow! I can’t believe July is almost over! The summer is flying by, and I’m not sure how I feel about it. This month, my family and I enjoyed a few days at Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. I highly recommend both. I was truly in awe of God’s creation, standing small in the shadows […]
Spring Writing update & Launch Party
Wow! I can’t believe April is almost over! I’m loving the warmer weather and more time spent outside. This time of year, I’m often sitting on the back patio with my laptop and a cup of coffee. That’s where I am now, and today I wanted to compose a special invitation for you! My debut […]
How to read books on Kindle Vella
Learn: What is Kindle Vella, and how do you use it? How do I access Kindle Vella? How much does it cost? How to read books on Kindle Vella. Or try it immediately: Read This Dreamer on Kindle Vella now (Amazon login required) by following the link, or search “Sara Watterson” in the Kindle App. […]
THIS DREAMER Character Profiles & Discussion
As you read my story, This Dreamer, here’s a cheat sheet to keep the characters straight. Also, visit my Pinterest page for This Dreamer to see more photos representing my characters, settings, and other aspects of the story. If you would like to join in the DISCUSSION with a question, comment, or an answer to […]
How I got started
I’ve been asked many times how long I’ve been working on This Dreamer. The answer is a bit embarrassing. Voice memos containing ideas that helped form this book date back to 2011. But it wasn’t until January of 2016 that I started taking notes and planning. During the summer of 2016, I came up with […]
Vacation Editing
Hello everyone! Thanks for stopping by. I wanted to give a quick writing update on This Dreamer. My editor returned my manuscript in February, and I’ve had the best time working through her deletions, edits, suggestions, and comments! (I’ll share a few comments soon because some are hilarious.) This process has taught me so much, […]