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The Takings Book Tour & Giveaway

10/1/2020

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The Takings
by Sandie Will
Genre: Psychological Thriller


In the murky swamps of central Florida, a boy vanished on the way home one night.
No one heard his screams.
No one saw him struggle.
And the police have no answers.
Can one man's visions reveal the truth?

From international award-winning author, Sandie Will, comes a psychological thriller that dives into the depths of a man's struggle with the events of the present that are conjuring up the pain from his past.
At age fifteen, Adrian Webster lost his younger brother in a tragic accident. He tried to mourn. He tried to move on. But all he could do was bury the pain.

Ten years later, his best friend’s son, Wyatt, vanishes while riding his bike through Green Swamp in Central Florida. Adrian's friend has already lost his wife, and he doesn’t want him to suffer the pain of losing a child, making Adrian obsess over finding Wyatt. So obsessed that he’s plagued by visions. Ones that creep into the corners of his eyes. Ones that reveal the truth. And ones that force Adrian to choose between his friendship and unleashing the memories of the past before Wyatt is gone forever and Adrian loses the one thing he loves most in life—his new family.

Readers are already saying: "A riveting page-turner!" "I couldn't stop reading!" "This book kept me on the edge of my seat!"


**On Sale for only $2.99!!**
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Sandie Will is an international award-winning psychological thriller novelist who lives in Tampa Bay, Florida, and works as a geologist by day. She has published two novels and another is on the way. Her first novel, The Caging at Deadwater Manor, is a young adult psychological thriller/horror that received first place in the 2018 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Awards for young adult/new adult fiction and an honorable mention in the 2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards for young adult horror. Her second is a recently released adult psychological thriller/horror titled, The Takings that is a Finalist in the 2020 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Awards for Blended Fiction. She is currently working on the sequel which will be released in 2020/2021. She has been married to her husband, Charlie, for over 30 years and they have two sons. Her favorite place to write is in her back room "treehouse" in the arms of an old oak.


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The Caging at Deadwater Manor Book Tour & Giveaway

10/1/2020

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The Caging at Deadwater Manor
by Sandie Will
Genre: YA Psychological Thriller, Horror

"This book is 'One flew over the Cuckoo's nest' on speed." Goodreads reviewer

A dad with a vendetta. An unsuspecting daughter. A psychiatric hospital known for questionable acts. And staff who keep secrets in the attic.

FIRST PLACE - FLORIDA WRITERS ASSOCIATION - ROYAL PALM LITERARY AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT/NEW ADULT FICTION
RECIPIENT OF THE 2017 READERS' FAVORITE HONORABLE MENTION BOOK AWARD IN YA HORROR

On a cold, January evening, fourteen-year-old Jeannie Kynde is told that her beloved mother drowned in the murky waters along Florida's Gulf Coast. Her distraught father turns on Jeannie, no longer the caring father she once knew. Four years later, Jeannie is finally old enough to escape her father's clutches, but he has different plans. He imprisons her at Deadwater Manor, a psychiatric hospital with an unscrupulous past. Between endless psychiatric treatments and a hospital staff up to no good, Jeannie faces insurmountable odds as each day ticks away. Will she be locked away forever? Or can she fight against the nightmare that has now become her world?

If you like suspenseful shockers, you're sure to love this psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and stay with you long afterward. Check out the great reviews on this novel that debuted on the #1 Hot New Releases bestseller list.

Note: This book is intended for mature young adult, new adult, and older audiences due to profanity and sensual content.

BACKGROUND:
The inspiration for the story came from Sandie's beloved father who worked in various psychiatric hospitals during short periods of his career. In the attic of one such hospital, he made a disturbing discovery - one that bothered Sandie so much, she had to create a story around it. Though fiction, many parts of the book intertwine the patient routines, treatments and outbursts that she learned from her father and other research in a way that makes the story vivid through Jeannie's perspective.

**On Sale for only $2.99!!**
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Sandie Will is an international award-winning psychological thriller novelist who lives in Tampa Bay, Florida, and works as a geologist by day. She has published two novels and another is on the way. Her first novel, The Caging at Deadwater Manor, is a young adult psychological thriller/horror that received first place in the 2018 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Awards for young adult/new adult fiction and an honorable mention in the 2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards for young adult horror. Her second is a recently released adult psychological thriller/horror titled, The Takings that is a Finalist in the 2020 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Awards for Blended Fiction. She is currently working on the sequel which will be released in 2020/2021. She has been married to her husband, Charlie, for over 30 years and they have two sons. Her favorite place to write is in her back room "treehouse" in the arms of an old oak.

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NEW STAINGLASS DISNEY JOURNAL

9/24/2020

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SWEET HUBBY SURPRISE!

Last week, my husband, Charlie, showed me a Disney advertisement of a journal with a front that looked like the stained-glass art of Beauty and the Beast on Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom. I commented that I loved it but moved on with my day, not thinking twice about it. 

A few days later, Charlie handed me a package wrapped in blue and white Disney tissue paper. I opened it, and there, to my surprise, was the journal. There was no occasion. He wasn't in the dog house. He wasn't trying to bribe me for something. He just loves me. He knew I'd use this gorgeous journal for writing my book outlines and how much I'd enjoy it. And he was right!

I just had to share. The pictures don't do it justice, of course. It's absolutely stunning and the finishing touches including the pages of the fairytale scenes and rose accents are wonderful. It also has a bookmark with a stained-glass rose trinket, so I don't lose my page. 

I can't wait to start creating new stories in this journal! Maybe I'll write a nicer novel this time (Nah!) ;-)

Thank you to my Hon-Hon.

All my love,

Sandie
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9/11 Memory Stamp

9/11/2020

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​I remember this day vividly. I was sitting at my desk at an engineering firm, just starting my day. Sometime before 9 a.m., one of our scientific techs called and asked me if I heard about the Twin Towers being hit by an airplane. We kidded around a lot in the past, and I thought he was pranking me again. And told him so. Even laughed. He swore he wasn't kidding. So, I headed over to our front desk area, then to a T.V. that was set up in one of the offices. There, I watched in horror, the events that were unfolding in NYC after the first plane hit the North Tower. The dust swallowing people, making their faces look like clay, eyelashes caked. Screams. People hiding under vehicles. People running away from the towers, firemen and police officers running in. We didn't know what to make of it, my coworkers and I. We sat in silence, except for a few gasps here and there. 

Certainly, someone wouldn't be doing this on purpose. Certainly, this must have been some freak accident, we thought. We heard President Bush had been informed. That he was at an elementary school in Florida. There was suspicion. Could this be an attack on our country? Our fears were soon confirmed once I saw a plane headed straight for the South Tower. I watched with my hands over my mouth as the plane hit the side of the building, causing it to explode, fire jetting out in all directions. 

More news came in. Planes were hijacked and aimed toward other targets. President Bush was in the air on AirForce One. My husband was traveling. I desperately called him, wanting to hear his voice and confirm he was okay. He was. But he heard AirForce one was nearby. Would they go after the President, too? Luckily not.

I worried about so many people that day. My family in New York. My traveling husband. The families of the employees in The Towers and nearby. The firefighters and policemen and their families. The people jumping out of the buildings and the rescue personnel below them (I'll never forget the booming sound when they hit the ground). The people stuck in the stairwells of The Towers, trying desperately to get out. The people who never made it out as each tower gave way, crushing everything within and below it as it crashed to the ground, forcing more debris and dust and body parts everywhere. The pictures taped to electric poles of missing souls, families desperate to find them. The employees in the Pentagon. The loved ones in airplanes that crashed to the ground. It was the most chaotic feeling, not knowing what would be the next target and who else would die. 

And it was far-reaching. The stock market crash, people's retirement obliterated. Looking up at the sky weeks later, hoping the plane in the sky wouldn't crash on me too. The relief I felt when my husband returned home. The hours and hours of watching television and people begging for information. Such an emotionally sad time. If you watched, you know what I mean. I'm sure you felt it, too. But I also remember something else. We came together as a nation. We cared about each other. For a brief period of time, I remember feeling connected with everyone. And I want that feeling back.

Do you remember? Where were you?
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Just Announced! The Takings by Sandie Will Florida Writers Finalist!

8/30/2020

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Florida Writers Association has announced that my latest psychological thriller, The Takings, is a finalist in their Royal Palm Literary Award Competition under the Blended Fiction category! I'm beyond excited to hear that I'll be part of their evening event on October 17. It'll be a difficult wait! The event will be online this year which is disappointing but understandable. I'll miss the delicious meal and seeing everyone at their annual conference. But Charlie and I have decided that we'll have a fancy dinner and dress up anyway. We'll celebrate at home with friends and family instead which is definitely a bonus. So, I'm crossing my fingers and toes that The Takings receives an award! We'll see!
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Just Announced! The Takings - 2020 Florida Writer Association Semi-Finalist in Suspense

6/21/2020

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I'm head-over-heels to announce that my psychological thriller, The Takings, is now a semi-finalist in the 2020 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Awards for published suspense! I'm so excited!! The finalists should be announced in August and then the awards will be announced in October. Such an honor to be part of such a distinguished group of authors. I'll keep you updated as this moves along!
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Readers' Favorite Review - New Psychological Thriller - The Takings by Sandie Will

5/22/2020

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Great news! I was super excited to see the new review on The Takings from Readers' Favorite this morning! Her interpretation of the book was spot on and I couldn't be more pleased! Here's the press release:
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For immediate release:
Author's new book receives a warm literary welcome.
Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Fiction - Thriller - Psychological book "The Takings" by Sandie Will, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1696786908.
Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.

"Reviewed By Shannon Winings for Readers' Favorite
Florida swamps are home to horrific nightmares where someone is chasing you and you just can't get away from the dark figure following you. Yet, these types of nightmares become real when young Wyatt disappears from the Green Swamp on his way home. Jeremy Corringer has already lost his wife and cannot possibly bear to lose his beautiful child. His friend, Adrian Webster, feels for him and wants to help. He is no stranger to tragedy as he lost his own brother ten years ago and still wrestles with the aftershock to this day. Adrian doesn't want his friend to suffer and the only way to do that is to find Wyatt before time runs out. Soon, Adrian is plagued with "visions" that may just be the key to finding the young boy and restoring his own life.

The Takings by Sandie Will immediately pulled me into the story. It was mysterious, dark, and suspenseful to the very end. The author was also extremely talented at writing descriptive, vivid imagery that put me in the book with the characters. At times, I felt trapped in the swamp and Adrian's visions as well. In addition, I also felt some sort of sympathy and empathy for the villain. I was so conflicted as you clearly should root for good over evil but sometimes you can't help feeling a bit too much when you come across some great writing. The Takings by Sandie Will is definitely a great mystery to read on your vacation this year."
You can learn more about Sandie Will and "The Takings" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-takings where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

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Emmy Bennett soon to release Book 3 Fantasy: Wynter Reign

1/26/2020

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Have you all read Emmy Bennett's urban fantasy book series? I've read Book 1 - Eyes of Wynter and Book 2 - Different Shade of Winter, and I really loved them both. The characters are so likable and Emmy's writing is excellent, keeping you locked onto each page to see what happens next. Emmy has created worlds of her own and each character has a unique spin on their gifted powers. She'll be releasing her new book, Wynter Reign, in a couple of months, so you have plenty of time to catch up and read the first two. I'm eagerly awaiting the third and will let you know when it's available! Or you can follow her on Amazon, Twitter @EmmyRBennett or Facebook. Enjoy!

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Eyes of Wynter
Wynter never knew how much her life would change, until the day her family died in a car accident. That’s when her nightmare began. Family secrets ran deep at Storm River Manor, but soon she found the blood in her veins ran deeper. The family matriarch had concise plans that would inflict scars never to heal. Selling her to the highest bidder was not her tactic. Instead she would keep Wynter for herself, to profit. Somehow, Wynter would survive and seek revenge, even if it killed her.
Different Shade of Wynter
There’s a place where good versus evil collide, divided by ancient wars. A realm, that holds so much power; even the strongest of sorcerers cannot break its strength. Wynter is the heir to the throne, and the only one powerful enough to stop Sarmira, the evil queen. There’s one problem, Wynter is changing and the beast within her seeks to overtake her soul. She must locate Dragonscale and forage the wisdom needed to manage her emotions. Only then will she be free from the beast seeking to control her. She must face her fear or succumb defeat. It’s a battle for the crown. Can Wynter bring amity to this world that holds such value, attain the true crown of the realm and restore balance to Ladorielle?
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New Fantasy Read!

10/19/2019

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With all the publishing prep I've been doing this year, I rarely have time to read books, especially outside of my genre. But I just had to read and share Jennifer Zamboni's. I mean, who wouldn't? She's got a mix of vampires, faes, and werewolves in her fantasy duology. I've read the first book, Beauty is the Beast, and will be onto the second book soon because I became addicted by the end of the book and must find out what happens next! And my goodness, look at those book covers! They are fantastic. She has some great reviews, too!
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Bio: Jen loves books. Reading them, writing them, reviewing them, and collecting them. (She claims it's not hoarding)

Urban fantasy is the name of her game, and being a mom is her day job. She also is a licensed cosmetologist, though she no longer works in a salon.

She lives in the boondocks of Maine with her husband, 2 girls, 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 1 vocally insistent cockatiel.

To learn more, check out:
​ jenniferzamboni.blogspot.com
Beauty is the Beast: http://bit.ly/beautyisthebeast 

Gretchen is a 24-year-old-hairstylist with secrets: She likes to chase squirrels and howl at the moon. She’s also not really 24.

When one of her coworkers turns up dead in the salon, she suspects that the murderer isn’t entirely human. When another stylist is murdered, and then another, she goes on the prowl. A circus with a secret side show catches her attention, as does her former pack, and a group of visiting vampires.

Her only outlet is her music, but that will only keep her wolf on a leash for so long with a killer on the loose.
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Pack of Freaks: http://bit.ly/packoffreaks 

Being alpha isn’t easy.

Gretchen wants a normal life: working in the salon, making music, and settling in with her new pack. If only her wolf side wouldn’t make decisions without her.

She survived betrayal and the fight for her freedom, so relationship issues and a group of fae-blooded circus freaks in her kitchen should be a breeze. But a plea from another pack and the exposure of the fae, including werewolves, to the human world just might tip the scale on her sanity.

Good thing she has good friends, a man who loves her, and music that soothed the savage beast. 

Join Gretchen as she gives in to romance, discovers new truths about old friends, and embraces her role as alpha.
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There will be two more in this series: Worlds War, which Jen hopes to release in January, & The Were Zone, which Jen is hoping will be available next summer. She's also starting a paranormal romance duology set in the same world.

Good luck to Jen!
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The Takings - Cover Reveal!

10/1/2019

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Check out the cover of my new psychological thriller titled, The Takings, coming October 30, 2019! It will be available on Amazon including Kindle Unlimited. Very excited!!
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Book Blurb:

At age fifteen, Adrian Webster lost his younger brother in a tragic accident. He tried to mourn. He tried to move on. But all he could do was bury the pain.

Ten years later, his best friend’s son, Wyatt, vanishes while riding his bike through Green Swamp in Central Florida. Adrian's friend has already lost his wife, and he doesn’t want him to suffer the pain of losing a child, making Adrian obsess over finding Wyatt. So obsessed that he’s plagued by visions. Ones that creep into the corners of his eyes. Ones that reveal the truth. And ones that force Adrian to choose between his friendship and unleashing the memories of the past before Wyatt is gone forever and Adrian loses the one thing he loves most in life—his new family.
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    Sandie Will is a multi-award-winning, psychological thriller novelist who lives in Tampa Bay, Florida, and works as a geologist by day.

    She has been married to her husband, Charlie, for over 30 years and they have two sons. Her favorite place to write is in her back room “treehouse” in the arms of an old oak.

    AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

    The Caging at Deadwater Manor

    2020 Top Shelf Magazine Awards: First Place - Young Adult Horror
    2018 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award: First Place - Young Adult/New Adult Fiction
    2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards: Honorable Mention - YA Horror
    2017 #1 AMAZON'S HOT NEW RELEASES


    The Takings

    2020 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award: Finalist in Blended Fiction

    The Replacings
    2021 #1 AMAZON'S HOT NEW RELEASES


    She can be found on Twitter as @SandieWillBooks and @RockHeadScience, Instagram @sandie_will, as well as her Facebook page at Sandie Will, Author.  

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