Explore the World Through Sara's Stories
I started as a journalist, so it is no surprise that my young adult romance books contain a lot of fact to go along with the fiction. Whether you want to know about Japan (TANABATA WISH), the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 (BREATHE), what it's like to be an Olympic-caliber skater (EVERY REASON WE SHOULDN'T), or how unscripted television works (FAKING REALITY), I like to take readers on a swoony journey to unusual places.
I am represented by Ann Rose of the Tobias Literary Agency.
EVERY REASON WE SHOULDN'T was named one of NPR's Best Books of 2020.
Photo by Anna Cillian, Anna Cillian Photography, copyright 2024
Books
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I write stories for intelligent, adventurous, globally-minded teens who aren't afraid to love someone different than themselves.
Find out more about my young adult romance books and where to buy them here.
Events
Workshops
Events
I love meeting readers and writers in person.
Find out more about where I'll be and what I am doing here.
Workshops
Workshops
*NEW* Work With Me
I love helping people tap into their creativity and share their unique stories with the world. I am available to visit your school, library, writing group, book club, Scout troop, or convention. My hands-on workshops are high-energy, interactive, and FUN.
*NEW* Work With Me
*NEW* Authorpreneur Course
*NEW* Work With Me
I love working and collaborating with other creatives. Whether you would like to option one of my young adult romance books, want to hire me to speak or teach at your event, or are looking for some 1-on-1 authorpreneur training with an experienced author, please click here to connect.
*NEW* Authorpreneur Course
*NEW* Authorpreneur Course
*NEW* Authorpreneur Course
**LAUNCHING JANUARY 1, 2025!**
Want to up your authorpreneur game, but can't make it to any of my in-person workshops? No worries. I am excited to announce a new online authorpreneur training that will allow you to work at your own pace.
The Obento Lady
*NEW* Authorpreneur Course
*NEW* Authorpreneur Course
I'm a Japanophile and a foodie who believes in caring for our environment. Over a decade ago, I rolled all these interests into one and became The Obento Lady.
Want to find out where my next pop-up shop will be or hire me to teach one of my foodie workshops? Click below.
FAQs
Resources and Handouts
Resources and Handouts
Are you Japanese?
Can you take a quick look at my manuscript?
Do you really have a twin?
I answer all these questions and more in my Frequently Asked Questions section.
Resources and Handouts
Resources and Handouts
Resources and Handouts
Want to use BREATHE in your classroom? You can find helpful links and additional information here.
Sara in the Media
Resources and Handouts
Sara in the Media
Want to see some of the places my work has been featured? You can go here.