I have29 published books and have plans for many more. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi by kathleen doler order the complete book from the publisher. The hook those critical initial sentences of a query letter from an author, or the opening of the book proposal itself are the first and most important words that agents and acquiring editors read. See all books authored by kathleen fuller, including an amish gathering. Kathleen doler s the hook gets it right on so many levels. Ive selected two movies and two books two classics and two recent, which well use as examples throughout this series, so you can follow the story arc as presented in popular and successful media. Author fuller was born on september 11, 1967, in new orleans, louisiana, united states.
I just finished reading the hook by kathleen doler. Everything about this book compels the reader to read on. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Launch week for a debut novel about surfing, drugs, and a sisters love by marylee macdonald in for writers who need readers this week im featuring an interview with california author kathleen doler, whose debut novel, the hook, has just come out. I will say, i couldnt wait to get back to reading the hook every chance i had. She also travels extensively, often while pursuing sports that have the potential to maim her. The hook by kathleen doler welcome to my video spotlight, book in a minute. Set in an idyllic surfing town, this book explores the depth of kinship, crime, and justice, while looking at how far a woman can go to keep her brother out of trouble. Dana and shane have always felt the need to take things to the edge, but now the consequences are dire and lifechanging. Because the tastes of each others books are different, i think that it is quite interesting. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Kathleen doler with stabs at the heart, breathtaking surfing and brutal action, the hook chronicles danas rescue mission to help her injured and drugaddicted brother, shane, whos being hunted by a drug kingpin and the fbi. Buy the hook by kathleen doler from waterstones today.
Writing is a muscle, you need to use it every day to keep it from getting flabby. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs. Are the glaciers that feed asias rivers disappearing. The hook paperback surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi. In the novel the hook author kathleen doler adeptly combines her passion for the ocean with considerable insight into complex family dynamics, addiction and recovery, and even law enforcement. Dana mccarren of the hook, by kathleen doler dear readers, tonight with me is a globetrotting journalist making the journey back to her childhood town, a. News and announcements by kathleen doler, author of the hook, a novel. The hook after three years away, dana, a globe trotting journalist, reluctantly returns to her foggy coastal hometown, half moon bay she s been running away all of her adult life, from the mental illness and chaos that defined her childhood now her junkie brother, a former surf star, is tangled up with a brutal meth dealer and he s in the hospital dana and shane bondedthe hook after three. Her prose in the hook is crisp and vivid, immediately engaging readers. Shes the skilled author of the hook, a readers favorite book award winner, and niea finalist. The hook, surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi is a new novel out by kathleen doler, friend to standup journal.
She divides her time between a cabin high in the sierras and the san francisco bay area. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi. Thriller, family drama, surfing, 2017 award winner and notable book. Reviewed by christian sia for readers favorite the hook by kathleen doler is aptly subtitled. Shes also an adventure sports addict with extensive experience in journalism, writing and editing copy all over the globe. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi ebook. Also, on the 7th of the previous day it is closed due to carryin and remodeling. Jan 17, 2010 i cant help smiling when i read a good hook. Written with the kind of smart prose that makes a book hard to put down, the hook deftly explores the question of just how much we owe those we love. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and. Kathleen fuller books list of books by author kathleen fuller. This is the genre for first person, present tense and the author rocks it. The hook book libraries offer the best 50, 100 or 200 titles for each grade across a wide range of reading levels. A suspenseful sibling rescue, drugs, gangs, the fbi, and surfing.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover kathleens. These collections are carefully curated to include the types of books every teacher needs as part of a classroom library to nurture the reading development of students in hisher specific grade. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs, and the fbi by kathleen doler booklocker.
Kathleen doler is a career journalist, an adventure sports addict, a seasoned traveler and author of the awardwinning novel the hook. After three years away, dana, a globetrotting journalist, reluc. The descriptions are detailed yet accessible and lend authority to an engaging saga of life on the edge. Kathleen fuller is one of the bestselling authors from the united states, who specializes in writing novels based on the amish and christian romance.
I hope youll share this authors excitement about reaching this milestone. My debut novel, the hook, is a crossover, literary and suspense, set against the backdrop of surfing. Our book collection consists of more than 250,000 titles. Hooked on books in colorado springs hooked on books used. Kathleen doler is a very gifted writer with exceptional skills in prose, plot, and. Nov 12, 2015 12 cantputdown books that hook you from the very first page.
She writes for national newspapers and magazines on everything from business and finance to helicopter skiing, sea kayaking and scuba diving. After three years away, dana, a globetrotting journalist, reluctantly returns to her foggy coastal hometown, half moon bay. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi by kathleen doler order the complete book. I am proud to introduce the painting trilogy my latest christian fiction novel has won first place religious fiction by the taa. Life in lancaster county, and a man of his word, and more on thriftbooks. Life hacks 5 tips for buying a home as a single woman. Jul 14, 2017 dana mccarren of the hook, by kathleen doler dear readers, tonight with me is a globetrotting journalist making the journey back to her childhood town, a place she has been running away from all her life. Dana, a business reporter, has a love of surfing, and her brother, a former professional surfer, has fallen on hard times due to drug addiction. Home of author katherine towler and her books the penny poet of portsmouth, snow island, evening ferry, and island light. She listens attentively while doler reads her prose out loud, and she only howls occasionally.
She skillfully juggles story lines while employing evocative descriptive passages, and her references to surfing and the workings of a. Besides this, she also likes to write books based on the historical fiction and contemporary romance genres. Today we have a compelling crime fiction thriller, the hook by kathleen doler. In it, we see how protagonist dana uses both surfing and stand up paddling as a means to cope with drug addiction, loss and ultimately reuniting a family. Shes an author, journalist and adventure sports addict. Like the roiling waves that attract dana, the narrator of kathleen dolers suspense novel, the story washes over readers. According to agentquery, the book hook is a concise, onesentence tagline for your book. The hook by kathleen doler is a compelling novel about a number of seemingly disparate subjects surfing, addiction, news reporting, drug wars, and more. Book awards for fiction sports book award contest and. View kathleen dolers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Hbe hosts events featuring acclaimed authors of new books on the most timely, thoughtprovoking topics in bethesda, maryland and across the united states. She skillfully juggles story lines while employing evocative descriptive passages, and her references to surfing and the workings of a newsroom ring with authenticity. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
The hook by kathleen doler welcome to my video spotlight, bookin a minute. In the novel, the hook, author kathleen doler adeptly combines her passion for the ocean with considerable insight into complex family dynamics, addiction and recovery, and even law enforcement. Shes been running away, all of her adult life, from the mental illness and chaos that defined her childhood. Dana mccarren of the hook, by kathleen doler dear readers, tonight with me is a globetrotting journalist making the journey back to her childhood town, a place she has been running away from all her life. Browse through the wide selection of books that locallyowned hooked on books offers in colorado springs, co. From history to childrens books, we have excellent reading materials everyone can enjoy. I hope they help you to find some new books that youll love as much as i did. Mar 04, 2012 now that weve got a basic idea of what a hook is and where it belongs, lets consider a few examples. This week im featuring an interview with california author kathleen doler, whose debut novel, the hook, has just come out.
Launch week for a debut novel about surfing, drugs, and a. A unique and lyrical work of literary crime fiction, the hook is both soulful and pageturning. Its a terrific book with a strong female protagonist facing challenges from her present and her past. When it happens, its a rush, a little like falling in love. Shes been running away all of her adult life, from the mental illness and chaos that defined her childhood. If you want to sell your book and i know you do, you need to have a phenomenal book hook.
What i especially loved about this book was the authors ability to characterize the california coastal. Bestselling author kathleen fuller returns to the amish community of birch creek, where an inn provides the perfect backdrop for romance. Kathleen doler book author the hook, a novel linkedin. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi is rated % by 1 critics. Levi stoll moved to birch creek with his widowed father, sister, and grandmother to run a muchneeded inn in. A former surf pro, hes being hunted by a drug kingpin and the fbi. Author interview with kathleen doler the writing train.
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