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Sara Knightly

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Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery

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Sara Knightly is the author of Secrets Ever Green, Castle Ever Dark, Forest Ever White, and her upcoming release, Luminous Rise. Her books have been selected by Barnes & Noble as a Top Indie Favorite.

Sara lives in Idaho with her husband and two daughters. When they're not exploring, Sara spends her days dreaming up the next story idea, searching for the perfect coffee shop, or planning another trip to the Redwood Forest.

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If you could travel to any fictional book world, where would you go and what would you do there?
Sara Knightly Narnia. I'd hang out with Lucy and have tea with Mr. Tumnus. I'd also join all the forest parties with the talking animals and look for Aslan. …moreNarnia. I'd hang out with Lucy and have tea with Mr. Tumnus. I'd also join all the forest parties with the talking animals and look for Aslan. (less)
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Sara Knightly Usually, I find that it's not that I have writer's block, but that the writing part of my brain is exhausted. So I find something else creative to do …moreUsually, I find that it's not that I have writer's block, but that the writing part of my brain is exhausted. So I find something else creative to do and give my writing mind a break. I'll take a walk and soak in nature as I think through the story, or I'll just forget about it for a while and make jewelry or color with my girls. Or I pick up a book and get inspired by another writer's story.(less)
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Average rating: 4.18 · 842 ratings · 307 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors
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“I guess that was the thing with words. They never stayed in the place where they were spoken. Once freed, they followed along, their implied meaning haunting all other conversations.”
― Sara Knightly, Secrets Ever Green
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