‘Backside of Nowhere’ in foreground for teen girls
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Midge Boardman, Weekend
GLENDALE -- Parents from 42 countries will applaud when their young
daughters log onto the teen Website, A Girl’s World, for an online chat
April 16. The teens will be talking with Glendale author Sharon Sebastian
about her homespun mystery, “Backside of Nowhere.”
Inspired by actual events, Sharon said the book “lets readers have fun
deciding what’s real and what’s not.”
Hope, romance, murder and a juke joint combine for a story of
universal truths and “characters we can identify with or who remind us of
someone we know.”
The author expects readers to ponder the actions of a confused and
tortured Mandy, to feel the pain of treating sweet, special needs child
Lilly.
“Love gives you a whole different view,” the author said.
Apparently, “Backside of Nowhere” is generating parent/teen and
grandparent/teen discussion; it has been selected as an upcoming feature
on Canadian Parents Online, Seniors.com and KoolSilver.com plus more in
other countries.
A Girl’s World, recently highlighted in USA Today as “Everything a
girl could want” and hailed by the New York Times, declares the book is a
“must read” for teen girls the world over.
In the past, the Web site’s protected members-only chat area has
hosted such role-model guests as Michelle Trachtenberg of “Buffy, the
Vampire Slayer” and R.L. Stein who penned the “Goose Bumps” series.
Writing has been Sharon’s passion since seventh grade. The University
of Houston graduate, who also attended the University of Texas, admits
she loves intrigue. In addition to books, she writes for film, television
and magazines.
She is on board for a screenplay about a former president, which will
begin as soon as funding is confirmed.
The longtime Glendale resident suggests teens read the book before
chatting with her. It’s available from 1stBooks Library, the electronic
books publisher, or in paperback at bookstores. A free excerpt can be
seen on 1stbooks.com/bookview.
Sharon has sage advice for these young people: “You’ll be a teen only
one time. You have the rest of your life to be an adult. Build character
and values now; they’ll serve you for the rest of your life.”
THE SEBASTIAN FILE
TEEN WEBSITE: www.AGirlsWorld.com, 4:15 p.m. April 16.
BOOK AVAILABLE: eBook from www.1stBooks.com, Amazon.com, Barnes and
Noble.com, bookstores in paperback.
TELEPHONE:(800) 839-8640 for The 1stBooks Library.
FAMILY: Supportive husband who likes to remain in background.
FAVORITE BOOK: The Bible.
FUTURE PLANS: Sequel to “Backside of Nowhere.”