New Book!

by Sandra Smith | Aug 2, 2021 | tips for writers | 0 comments

Tips for Writers

Sandra’s newest book, OUT OF THE FOG!  A Story of Survival, Faith and Courage, is at the publisher’s and due to be released late December 2020 or early January 2021. It will be available as an E-book from Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble, and as a paperback  at all major bookstores, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com and other locations. Pre-release ordering will be available within a few weeks.  (Family and friends have already read a proof copy and love it, but then, what would you expect, right?)

Link to my new book, Out of the Fog! A Story of Survival, Faith and Courage

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/Out-Of-The-Fog

Another 5-star review for “Out of the Fog! A Story of Survival, Faith and Courage” – Sandra’s second book just published.

Reviewed By Tammy Ruggles for Readers’ Favorite                                     Feb....

Yet another 5-star Review of “Out of the Fog!”

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