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Announcing: The Harbor Pointe Series

8/8/2023

27 Comments

 
Hello blog friends, I've some wonderful news to share.

Earlier this year, the eight women writers in Story Empire embarked on a journey together. We were tasked with writing a series in which each book included three common threads: (1) the small fictional town of Harbor Pointe in northern California, (2) its prominent lighthouse, and (3) one or more members of the Hawthorne family. We could choose our genre and the timeframe.

Over the ensuing months, we chatted and exchanged ideas. Then last week the eight of us shared our stories. Below are the books. Beautiful, aren't they? ​
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The books are sequenced by year, but they are also stand-alone. Mae Clair's The Price of Atonement is the first one in the series because her story takes place in the 1800s. My book, The Gift, is next in line, and it is focused on the 1950s.  

Please take a moment to watch this brief trailer. Only a few minutes long, it offers an invaluable overview and may answer some of your questions.

All eight books are available now for presale. The Amazon links are listed below, just in case you'd like to take the leap. 

​We're excited, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating this group achievement. 

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PURCHASE LINKS:
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The Price of Atonement by Mae Clair
Release Date - September 26, 2023
Preorder:
Amazon US
Amazon UK

The Gift by Gwen M. Plano
Release Date - October 17, 2023
Preorder:
Amazon US
Amazon UK

The Destination by D. L. Finn
Release Date - October 31, 2023
Preorder:
Amazon US
Amazon UK

The Seas of Time by D. Wallace Peach
Release Date - November 14, 2023
Preorder:
Amazon US
Amazon UK

The Edge of Too Late by Jan Sikes
Release Date - November 28, 2023
Preorder:
Amazon US
Amazon UK

A Fathomless Affair by Staci Troilo
Release Date - December 5, 2023
Preorder:
Amazon US
Amazon UK

A Death at The Inn by Joan Hall
Release Date - January 2, 2024
Preorder:
Amazon US
Amazon UK

The Room at the End by Harmony Kent
Release Date - January 9, 2024
Preorder:
Universal Link
Amazon US
Amazon UK


​Have a wonderful rest of your week. I wish you cool breezes during this prolonged hot spell. For those of you living in areas of drought (like me), I also hope for rain. 🌞 
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27 Comments
Vera Day link
8/9/2023 04:30:40

Gwen, I can't wait to dig into this series! I've read and enjoyed books by all of the authors (including you, of course). Squeee!

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 05:57:29

Thank you for the support, Vera. It's amazing how a few simple instructions can lead writers in all directions. I think you'll enjoy the stories. 😊

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JILL A WEATHERHOLT link
8/9/2023 04:58:10

I'm looking forward to reading this collection, Gwen! So much talent! Congratulations! xo

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 05:59:05

Thanks so much, Jill. Your encouraging words have evoked a morning smile. 😊

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Annette Rochelle Aben link
8/9/2023 05:11:50

Remarkably exciting!

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 05:59:24

Thank you, Annette. 🤗

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Staci Troilo link
8/9/2023 05:42:24

Lovely post, Gwen. I'm so happy we're finally telling the world. 💕

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 06:00:56

Thank you, Staci. It's exciting to finally send the stories into the wilds of Amazon. ❤️

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Joan Hall link
8/9/2023 06:50:26

I'm excited to finally get the word out. Seems like it's been a long time in coming. Looking forward to all the releases.

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 09:13:29

Exciting times for sure! Thank you, Joan.

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Jan Sikes
8/9/2023 07:02:28

I am SO excited about this project, Gwen! Thank you for sharing!

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 09:13:53

I'm super excited as well. Thank you, Jan.

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D. Wallace Peach link
8/9/2023 07:03:07

Love the announcement, Gwen. I'm so glad everyone has enjoyed sharing the trailer too. Thank you. Huge congrats to you and all of us for this accomplishment. Enjoy the glow, my friend.

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 09:14:47

Your trailer is extraordinary, Diana. It captures the heart of each of the stories -- an amazing feat! 🤗

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Tim Dittmer link
8/9/2023 07:24:17

Great job, Gwen. Congratulations!

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 09:16:19

Thanks, Tim. Working with a group is both an educational and heart filling experience. It's exciting to see it all come together.

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D. L. Finn
8/9/2023 08:37:50

Great announcement, Gwen :) I'm so excited to be sharing this! Xo

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 09:16:38

Thank you, Denise. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
8/9/2023 08:44:11

This is brilliant! I can't wait to read each story.

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 09:17:08

Thank you, Yvette. It's an exciting time for all of us. 😊

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Liz Gauffreau link
8/9/2023 15:52:21

Congratulations to you and your fellow contributors! I have a feeling that the series is going to do very well.

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 15:58:23

Thank you for your encouraging words, Liz. We learned a lot through the process and that's a gift in and of itself. 🤗

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Mae Clair link
8/9/2023 16:59:53

Great post, Gwen! I'm thoroughly jazzed to be part of this project, and can't wait for the releases to start hitting Amazon!

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 17:39:26

Thanks so much, Mae. I'm super excited as well. 🤗

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Marcia Meara link
8/9/2023 17:08:21

Already pre-ordered all of mine, Gwen, and can't wait to read them! Brilliant idea, and here's to HUGE success with the series! ❤️😊❤️

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Gwen M. Plano
8/9/2023 17:39:56

Thank you so much, Marcia. ❤️🤗❤️

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Daniel Antion link
8/10/2023 06:26:36

This looks like such an interesting series. I will be certainly be reading these books.

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