I'm pleased to welcome Kara O'Neal to SlingWords this morning. I've got my mug of freshly-brewed Dunkin' Donuts Coffee so let's chat with Kara.About Kara O'Neal
Kara was born and raised in Texas. After surviving those awkward years of 7 to 16, she spent two years at Sam Houston State University where she met her husband. One marriage, two certifications to teach Special Education, and three children later, she decided to pursue a career in writing.
With four ebooks published through Resplendence Publishing, she is amazed at her good fortune and hopes the ride never ends!
Find Kara O'Neal Online
Blog: http://kara-onceuponatime.blogspot.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraONeal84
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaraONealAuthor
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/karaoneal7/
About Saving Sarah
Saving Sarah is the prequel to the Pikes Run Series.
Sarah Kerry's world is shattered when a man from her past, Liam Devlin, shows up with proof that, if shared, would send her father to the noose. In order to keep Liam quiet, she must break her young courtship with Michael Lonnigan, and marry Liam instead.
Michael is crushed and angry when Sarah abruptly ends their courtship, but he knows something isn’t right. He's seen the new man hanging around the Kerry family and believes the man is blackmailing the woman he loves. Unwilling to let her go, Michael will do whatever it takes to save Sarah, and make her his own.
When did you write Saving Sarah?
I wrote this story during the spring of 2014. The characters were familiar, and I loved delving into the lives of the parents of my first hero.
What was the spark that gave you the story idea?
My first hero -- Kyle Lonnigan -- tugged at my heart. After writing his book in the Pikes Run Series, I was intrigued by his parents -- Michael and Sarah Lonnigan. I wanted to learn how they fell in love and jumped in with both feet. After finishing it, I decided it should be the prequel to the Pikes Run Series.
Why do readers buy Saving Sarah?
First -- it is a love story. Being a part of someone's journey to forever is exciting and an escape. Second -- my stories contain characters with a strong sense of family. The relationships created amongst my characters strike a chord with readers. They feel as if they're meeting their own siblings, parents, cousins, etc. in my books. And I love that.
Buy Link
Kindle Edition of Saving Sarah by Kara O'Neal: Pikes Run Series Prequel
Takeaway Truth
A little vacation can always be found between the covers of a book. Buy one today.
I'm so excited about this prequel. It's great to read about the people who had a hand in shaping the characters we already love. And I agree with the sense of family. In the Kara O'Neal books I've read, I've been impressed with her ability to shape each character's personality. I feel as though I am one of the family. Keep the books coming!
ReplyDeleteI’ve been enjoying the Pikes Run and am exciting with the new release of Saving Sarah. After hearing a bit about Michael and Sarah in Welcome Home, it is great to learn how they came together. O’Neal’s characters capture your heart and pull you in. You just want them all to be happy!
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