Dana and shane have always felt the need to take things to the edge, but now the consequences are dire and lifechanging. Author fuller was born on september 11, 1967, in new orleans, louisiana, united states. See all books authored by kathleen fuller, including an amish gathering. I hope youll share this authors excitement about reaching this milestone. The hook by kathleen doler welcome to my video spotlight, book in a minute.
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. Bestselling author kathleen fuller returns to the amish community of birch creek, where an inn provides the perfect backdrop for romance. 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. 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. News and announcements by kathleen doler, author of the hook, a novel. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs. Kathleen fuller is one of the bestselling authors from the united states, who specializes in writing novels based on the amish and christian romance. Also, on the 7th of the previous day it is closed due to carryin and remodeling. Home of author katherine towler and her books the penny poet of portsmouth, snow island, evening ferry, and island light. Like the roiling waves that attract dana, the narrator of kathleen dolers suspense novel, the story washes over readers.
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. A unique and lyrical work of literary crime fiction, the hook is both soulful and pageturning. She writes for national newspapers and magazines on everything from business and finance to helicopter skiing, sea kayaking and scuba diving. Kathleen doler is a career journalist, an adventure sports addict, a seasoned traveler and author of the awardwinning novel the hook. 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. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs, and the fbi by kathleen doler booklocker. Shes been running away, all of her adult life, from the mental illness and chaos that defined her childhood. Shes also an adventure sports addict with extensive experience in journalism, writing and editing copy all over the globe. She skillfully juggles story lines while employing evocative descriptive passages, and her references to surfing and the workings of a newsroom ring with authenticity. Life hacks 5 tips for buying a home as a single woman. Kathleen doler book author the hook, a novel linkedin.
Her prose in the hook is crisp and vivid, immediately engaging readers. Kathleen doler is an author, journalist and adventure sports fanatic. The hook book libraries offer the best 50, 100 or 200 titles for each grade across a wide range of reading levels. I just finished reading the hook by kathleen doler. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi is rated % by 1 critics. Jan 17, 2010 i cant help smiling when i read a good hook. Hooked on books in colorado springs hooked on books used. I tend to judge books by how much i look forward to free time to continue reading. Book awards for fiction sports book award contest and.
This is the genre for first person, present tense and the author rocks it. 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. The descriptions are detailed yet accessible and lend authority to an engaging saga of life on the edge. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi ebook. I will say, i couldnt wait to get back to reading the hook every chance i had.
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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Kathleen doler is a very gifted writer with exceptional skills in prose, plot, and. The hook by kathleen doler welcome to my video spotlight, bookin a minute. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi.
Life in lancaster county, and a man of his word, and more on thriftbooks. Because the tastes of each others books are different, i think that it is quite interesting. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi by kathleen doler order the complete book. I hope they help you to find some new books that youll love as much as i did. Everything about this book compels the reader to read on. I am proud to introduce the painting trilogy my latest christian fiction novel has won first place religious fiction by the taa. She divides her time between a cabin high in the sierras and the san francisco bay area. Mar 04, 2012 now that weve got a basic idea of what a hook is and where it belongs, lets consider a few examples. Kathleen fuller books list of books by author kathleen fuller. She also travels extensively, often while pursuing sports that have the potential to maim her. Thriller, family drama, surfing, 2017 award winner and notable book. 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.
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. Shes the skilled author of the hook, a readers favorite book award winner, and niea finalist. Today we have a compelling crime fiction thriller, the hook by kathleen doler. Browse through the wide selection of books that locallyowned hooked on books offers in colorado springs, co. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and the fbi by kathleen doler order the complete book from the publisher. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Shes an author, journalist and adventure sports addict. View kathleen dolers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Nov 12, 2015 12 cantputdown books that hook you from the very first page. Author interview with kathleen doler the writing train. 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. 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. Are the glaciers that feed asias rivers disappearing. Besides this, she also likes to write books based on the historical fiction and contemporary romance genres.
A suspenseful sibling rescue, drugs, gangs, the fbi, and surfing. Surfing to survive a shattered family, drugs, gangs and. From history to childrens books, we have excellent reading materials everyone can enjoy. Shes been running away all of her adult life, from the mental illness and chaos that defined her childhood. Reviewed by christian sia for readers favorite the hook by kathleen doler is aptly subtitled. Launch week for a debut novel about surfing, drugs, and a. Writing is a muscle, you need to use it every day to keep it from getting flabby. What i especially loved about this book was the authors ability to characterize the california coastal. A former surf pro, hes being hunted by a drug kingpin and the fbi. Our book collection consists of more than 250,000 titles. 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. My debut novel, the hook, is a crossover, literary and suspense, set against the backdrop of surfing. Levi stoll moved to birch creek with his widowed father, sister, and grandmother to run a muchneeded inn in.
Kathleen doler s the hook gets it right on so many levels. Sign up now to receive sneak peeks at rebeccas upcoming books along with special contests and excerpts just for subscribers. This week im featuring an interview with california author kathleen doler, whose debut novel, the hook, has just come out. According to agentquery, the book hook is a concise, onesentence tagline for your book. 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. She skillfully juggles story lines while employing evocative descriptive passages, and her references to surfing and the workings of a. I have29 published books and have plans for many more. After three years away, dana, a globetrotting journalist, reluctantly returns to her foggy coastal hometown, half moon bay. Hbe hosts events featuring acclaimed authors of new books on the most timely, thoughtprovoking topics in bethesda, maryland and across the united states. If you want to sell your book and i know you do, you need to have a phenomenal book hook.
The hook by kathleen doler is a compelling novel about a number of seemingly disparate subjects surfing, addiction, news reporting, drug wars, and more. Here are 12 books that will hook you immediately some even from the very first sentence. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. We are like rottentomatoes or metacritic for books.