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Tyndale House Publishers
September 2014
On Sale: September 1, 2014
ISBN: 1414366426
EAN: 9781414366425
Kindle: B00J37IGGG
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Inspirational | Christian
He made himself an island until something unexpected washed
ashore. When Holton lost his wife, Adele, in a freak accident, he
shut himself off from the world, living a life of seclusion,
making drifwood sculptures and drowning his pain in gin.
Until twenty-three-year-old Libby knocks on his door, asking
for a job and claiming to be a friend of his late wife. When
he discovers Libby is actually his late wife’s illegitimate
daughter, given up for adoption without his knowledge, his
life is turned upside down as he struggles to accept that
the wife he’d given saint status to was not the woman he
thought he knew. Together Holton and Libby form an unlikely bond as the two
struggle to learn the identity of Libby’s father and the
truth about Adele, themselves, and each other.
Comments
23 comments posted.
Re: Driftwood Tides
All of the senses come into play when I read.
(Mary Preston 7:55am September 5, 2014)
Those are really good tips, and because I live in a rural
setting, I love being outside, and just trying to identify
simple things, like the chirp of what bird made what chirp,
for example, and the sound of a tractor in the distance.
These little things make you feel safe, in a way, because
you know you are home!! I'm really looking forward to
reading your book, because I don't live far from a lake
myself, and would relate to your book. Congratulations!!
(Peggy Roberson 8:54am September 5, 2014)
I love to read and looking forward to this one! Love the cover.
(Barbara Wells 9:31am September 5, 2014)
What a delightful setting which is my favorite. The ocean and
beach are my ultimate escape. I am glad that you mentioned A
Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a classic, which I love and treasure.
(Sharon Berger 10:37am September 5, 2014)
With all the 'homework' you did on the setting, I'm sure I will feel like I am right there in North Carolina!
This story sounds like a good one - please enter me in the contest.
(Susan Davco 10:45am September 5, 2014)
I live on Pensacola Beach and I love the solitude and listening to various sounds.
(Lisa Garrett 11:31am September 5, 2014)
Very good advice, it sounds like a very good read!
(Lynne Pearson 12:30pm September 5, 2014)
Story line sounds really good, can't wait to read it
(Jeri Dickinson 6:07pm September 5, 2014)
Driftwood Tides sounds like a very good story!
(Marcy Shuler 10:09pm September 5, 2014)
I love the tips that you give on writing a book. I always
loved reading about different settings and would love to
read this one.
(Cindy Olp 11:18pm September 5, 2014)
Driftwood does make a point that we do need to stop and smell the roses from time to time. We don't do this enough with our hectic schedule.
(Kai Wong 2:36am September 6, 2014)
When I read I just seem to jump into the book and live it so all my senses come alive. I block out everything else around me and live the book! I love it!!!
(Bonnie Capuano 9:45am September 6, 2014)
My favorite books end up being the ones I truly "watch" in my
mind as I read. If an author can do that for me, then I am a
fan for life!!
(Vicki Hancock 1:38pm September 6, 2014)
Looking forward to this book
(Jeri Dickinson 3:42pm September 6, 2014)
sounds like there are a few mysteries to be solved
(Diane McMahon 6:58pm September 6, 2014)
Great advice! We definitely need to stop and smell the
roses!
I loved "Crossing Oceans" and I am sure I will love,
"Driftwood Tides."
(Judy Burgi 7:12pm September 6, 2014)
On 'Driftwood Tides' I'd like to take a ride- this sounds
like a pretty good story!
(John Dallal 7:34pm September 6, 2014)
Thank you for this advice! These are my favorite traits of writing- of course a great plot and amazing use of literary devices are outstanding, but what is any of that if the author cannot portray these? Many authors do not realize that the simple way to a readers heart is authenticity. I really appreciate your take on writing, which makes me very excited to read your new book!
(R H 5:11am September 7, 2014)
This book has a lovely cover and a story I would enjoy reading. Thanks for the chance to win it.
(Anna Speed 1:29pm September 7, 2014)
Though I come from an area farther north I really love being near the sea--the
sounds, the smells, the feel on my skin. The cover of your book drew me in. I
could feel it. It could have been me on the cover in real life. No, I am not in the
business. I was speaking of experiencing what is just out of sight. I look
forward to this story. I know you got it just right!
(Sandra Spilecki 1:50pm September 7, 2014)
Book sounds really good. And them are great tips i like #2 i
love to go to the beach and just set there and close my eyes
and listen to the sounds.
(Raeline Peterson 2:22pm September 7, 2014)
Makes me want to head down to the beach with a good book!
(Maria Proctor 3:02pm September 7, 2014)
Love the descriptive words and the settings sound perfect. I
can't wait to read these books.
(Denise Austin 4:20pm September 7, 2014)
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