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Blog Tour Feature: Sara F. Hathaway’s The Changing Earth Series!
Hi, readers! We
have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book series by Sara F. Hathaway, a talented author!
Sara, an author I
met on my journey, has a blog tour running right now.
Let's check out the details, shall we?
Day After Disaster, The Changing Earth Series, Book 1:
“How
fragile everything had been. People walked through life everyday taking it all
for granted, their cars, their cell phones, their lattes, their dramatic social
issues and their medical problems.”
She started her day at her home in the mountains just
like any other. There was nothing unusual about making the familiar drive down
to Sacramento to go to work. Then in a flash Mother Nature decided it was time
to create a new landscape. Follow the
journey of a dynamic young woman, mother and wife, Erika, as she is thrust into
a world turned upside down by a series of natural disasters. Alone in a
mutilated city, she must navigate the path home, back to her family. Not
knowing if they are alive or dead, Erika calls upon all of her survival
instincts to traverse this broken environment. Will she make it home? Will her
family still be alive? What will Mother Nature dish out next?
"I
loved this book! The author made a real world person in Erica (no crazy,
ex-military ninja fairy tale character), the novel's main
character who faces an Earth shattering event. You will
become engulfed in the novel and be Jonesing for the next book in the
series!!!! Make sure to check out Sara's podcast, THE CHANGING EARTH
PODCAST. She combines chapters of the book with interviews of subject
matter experts that discuss skills you can use from the novel." - Fins Up, Amazon
Sounds intriguing!
Without Land, The Changing Earth Series, Book 2:
“I thought I was entering a brave new world of freedom
but I walked right into the arms of soldiers I thought were there to protect
me... They told us we were going to live at this ‘happy’ camp where we would be
cared for until the country was stabilized.”
Erika thought America would let freedom reign forever
but nine years after the Great Quake the reaction by the American Government
was quite different. The Day after Disaster brought hardships to the world. The
American citizens fought valiantly to bring back some sense of normalcy in a
world that was shaken to bits. Many people were left landless and those still
in possession of land had many obligations to fulfill for the citizens left
fighting for their lives. Erika and her family are just another group left
landless and forced to find their way in this new government construct. They
are caught between a yearning for the freedoms they used to take for granted
and a will to fit in and excel in this new landscape. However, Mother Nature
will always have the last word and she isn’t done yet.
"After
reading her first book which was good, I was stunned after reading this
book. It was frighteningly real, there were things in here I had never
thought of. I don't want to do any spoilers - it was amazing. This
author wrote about what might very well happen WITHOUT going into right
or left wing politics. This story sticks with you, it almost haunts you
and you tend to re-evaluate all viewpoints you have. I am wondering if
there will be another book - exposing (and I can't say without giving
away a spoiler).
Well done." - Uffda, Amazon
☆☆☆☆☆
"Excellent thought-provoking series!I've
read both books in this splendid series and cannot WAIT for Book 3! It
makes you wonder if it really COULD happen. Well written and thought
out. Can't wait to see what Erika and Vince and family do next!" - PhyllisM, Amazon
☆☆☆☆☆
"Great book and love the Podcast!This
is a great second story in the Changing Earth Series. I was completely
surprised on where the book went after reading the first in the series.
Couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next book." - Max Gondek, Amazon
Once Humans, The Changing Earth Series, Book 3:
"I just hope
I...have the spirit to go on fighting. Have the power to take on forces that
are so much bigger than me."
On
the run, Erika, her husband, Vince, and their children flee the government
forces in search of a new life. The Great Quake ten years ago left the United
States devastated. FEMA camps sprouted up in Regional Districts to control the
chaos and separate the landowners from the refugees. Erika and her family spent
nine years as refugees in the camp before they found out that Vince's parents
were still alive and they were searching for them. The Las Vegas FEMA Director,
realizing his mistake, attempted to have the family eliminated to save his
career. Vince and Erika take their family's future into their own hands and
flee the camp in a cross-country action packed adventure.
Will they find Vince's parents? Will society accept them again? Can they accept
this new government system?
"Filled
with drama and action, vivid character definition, and great
storytelling, The Walls of Freedom audio book by Sara F. Hathaway
presents a survival scenario after a devastating catastrophe in the U.S.
that led me to realize how much I take for granted and how much I need
to prepare for whatever lies ahead. In her own lively and creative way,
the author instills survival knowledge and skills and triggers the wide
range of difficulties and emotions that can and would arise if the world
I’m comfortable in and take for granted falls apart. In the end, I’m
left asking what kind of nation, city, community, and family do I want
to live in, what kind of a person do I want to be, and where is the
proper balance between individual freedom, justice, and liberty and
governmental responsibility and social welfare? What are the limits of
human rights in calm and in crisis?" - Philip Tomlinson, Amazon
☆☆☆☆☆
"I
am not a writer on any level, but I do know a good read, and this
story was GREAT!! For me, this series kept me up all night reading not
wanting to pause the journey. A must read! You'll learn so much and want
to be as productive in your own life as possible while reading these
books. Each book sucked me in, not giving me a single chapter to relax.
Sara Hathaway, please keep writing as your brain is extraordinary!!!" - Amazon Customer
☆☆☆☆☆
"A great new author! Sara
Hathaway has me hooked! This it not the typical type of story that I
normally choose, but since I have started reading these books I just
can't put them down. The journey in The Walls of Freedom really makes
you stop and think, appreciate the things we have that we take for
granted, and begin to imagine what life would be like without all of our
conveniences. Throughout this book, Sara introduces you to some
intense situations and joyful events, and has the writing ability to
allow the reader to feel the atmosphere and the emotions of the various
characters. I get into these books and eagerly turn the pages in
anticipation for what will happen next! I can't wait for the next book!" - Susan, Amazon
Battle for the South, The Changing Earth Series, Book 4:
“I’ve come to realize
that staying true to your values and loyal to the people you love can make you
into a legend…We must fight the hatred and fear that is crippling the spirit of
our country.”
Unsure
of the loyalty of her mentor, Erika and Vince take drastic measures to ensure
the safety of their loved ones. After trying to merge back into an American
society severely altered by the repercussions of the first Great Quake ten
years before, Erika and Vince are unsure whom to trust. Time has spread the
people they love out across the country and another Great Quake is imminent.
One thing is for sure: they will not let their loved ones be annihilated by
disaster. As the Federal Government takes steps to eliminate any signs of
resistance among its citizens, Erika and Vince seek refuge in the free south
where they can find help to rescue their friends and family from the Las Vegas
FEMA camp. Can they make it in time? Are their loved ones still alive? Who is
loyal to a freedom that was once provided under the Constitution?
"Great addition so a solid series by a really fun author. Sara
has done it again. I really enjoy her voice reading her book. When an
author reads you know the right emotion is given to the words on the
page." - Primonate, Amazon
☆☆☆☆☆
"I'm
hooked on these books! Battle For The South is a perfect combination
of action, suspense and loyalty. Sara Hathaway's extraordinary writing
allows the reader to feel the emotions of the characters, and gives
meaning to each scene and turn of events. She draws you into the
characters and allows you to experience their loyalty and strong family
bond. This is a great eye-opening and thought-provoking series and I am
anxiously awaiting the next book!" - Susan, Amazon
☆☆☆☆☆
"Brilliant
series so far and this installment does not disappoint. Sara takes the
reader on a wild ride which leaves you asking for more. Love it." - Ellen Kerr, Amazon
Dark Days in Denver, The Changing Earth Series, Book 5:
“I wanted to give up so many times.
Take my family and find a hole to crawl into, but I believe in a country that
once stood for something beautiful. A supreme message that gave all its
citizens equal rights to exist.”
As
the Earth continues to unleash a series of natural disasters at the surviving
inhabitants, Erika finds herself hiding from the federal forces aiming to
eliminate her. Rapidly trying to adjust to new circumstances, the refugees from
the Earth’s fury spread out into new geographic regions, searching for
some place safe to live. The Federal Government’s grip on its lands tightens, as
food becomes scarce and overpopulation intensifies. Fighting for control of the
West, the world is turned upside down as the unthinkable happens to the planet
and Erika’s family. Is this the end of life as they know it? Who will survive
to continue the fight for the freedom of the American people?
(the archives of Sara's podcast include chapter readings and discussions)
Wow! Congratulations on your book tour!
Readers, you'll have to check out these books! Especially since the new book comes out in June! ;)
Here's a cool series trailer...
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Grab a copy of this book series! And don't forget to participate in the wonderful giveaway!
Thank you, Sara, for letting us know all about your dystopian series! It sounds intriguing! :)
Author Sara F. Hathaway is an individual with an
insatiable urge for learning. She grew up in the woods of Michigan, fishing,
hunting, gardening, canning, and horseback-riding with her family. She loved
to learn about the stories of times past from her great-grandparents and
grandparents. After moving to the rural mountain landscape of California, she
attended the California State University of Sacramento and graduated with a
bachelor’s degree in General Business Management. She managed many businesses,
all while working on the manuscript for her first novel, Day After Disaster. Eventually, she realized that her passion for
the outdoors and learning about survival techniques outweighed her passion for
the business world. Sara still lives in Northern California with her husband
and two sons, where she is at work on the next installment of The Changing
Earth Series.
Author Sara F. Hathaway is an individual with an
insatiable urge for learning. She grew up in the woods of Michigan, fishing,
hunting, gardening, canning, and horseback-riding with her family. She loved
to learn about the stories of times past from her great-grandparents and
grandparents. After moving to the rural mountain landscape of California, she
attended the California State University of Sacramento and graduated with a
bachelor’s degree in General Business Management. She managed many businesses,
all while working on the manuscript for her first novel, Day After Disaster. Eventually, she realized that her passion for
the outdoors and learning about survival techniques outweighed her passion for
the business world. Sara still lives in Northern California with her husband
and two sons, where she is at work on the next installment of The Changing
Earth Series.
Author Sara F. Hathaway is an individual with an
insatiable urge for learning. She grew up in the woods of Michigan, fishing,
hunting, gardening, canning, and horseback-riding with her family. She loved
to learn about the stories of times past from her great-grandparents and
grandparents. After moving to the rural mountain landscape of California, she
attended the California State University of Sacramento and graduated with a
bachelor’s degree in General Business Management. She managed many businesses,
all while working on the manuscript for her first novel, Day After Disaster. Eventually, she realized that her passion for
the outdoors and learning about survival techniques outweighed her passion for
the business world. Sara still lives in Northern California with her husband
and two sons, where she is at work on the next installment of The Changing
Earth Series.
Thanks for the feature!! I loved it! Enjoy the adventure!1
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