Seeing Julia - Softcover

Owen, Katherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0983570736 ISBN 13: 9780983570738

Publisher: Writing Works Group, 2011

Synopsis

"Here's what I know: Death abducts the dying, but grief steals from those left behind." 
Tragedy. Heartbreak. A decade of loss defines her, but an illicit connection to a stranger saves her, yet leaves her questioning her past, her life, and herself, most of all.
She's at the precipice of her life, looking over the edge and seeing nothing.  He saves her from herself. The connection between them stirs something deep inside of her that she thought she had lost long ago. Now, she questions her ability to start over without looking back and wonders if she can move on if it means letting go of her past--a past that seemingly still defines her. And, if she can't even see herself, how will others ever see her? She has...so many questions and holds on to so many secrets, but soon she must confront the truth about her life, about herself, in order to be set free.  Please be advised that SEEING JULIA contains adult language and adult situations and is not appropriate for young readers.  (Mature Young Adult/ New Adult/Adult Fiction).

"The thing was, I knew, even then, I was saying goodbye to happiness. I felt it seeping away from me. Gone forever." 

Owen's award-winning debut novel is heartbreakingly intense, achingly romantic, and ultimately captivating. This is an emotional roller coaster read. Seeing Julia takes readers for an incredible ride--one woman's personal journey--where she must battle grief, recover from incredible loss, and ultimately start over, but only after discovering the amazing depths to which love can go. Owen won the Zola Award and First Place in Romance category with the Pacific Northwest Writers Association in July 2010 with Seeing Julia.

Seeing Julia reached Best Seller Status for Kindle in:    Contemporary Fiction    Literary Fiction    Literature    American Drama PRAISE for SEEING JULIA "...an authentic look at grief and love. I believe anyone that has ever loved someone, lost them, and found a life and another love will devour Seeing Julia. Be forewarned: keep a box of Kleenex handy, as you will need them." "...You get a little of everything in this book. Love, anger, angst, misery, retribution, they're all in there and make for a wonderful read." "...Seeing Julia was everything I look for in a great book. Heartbreakingly sad, funny, enlightening, and best of all, heart mending...five stars are not enough..."

If you like dark, edgy compelling fiction with elements of love and romance, look for Katherine's other works in contemporary fiction by simply searching under Katherine Owen or by title: NOT TO US or WHEN I SEE YOU or THIS MUCH IS TRUE.

About this title

From the Author

One husband, one boy, one girl, two cats, and the ashes of one golden retriever who was loved well. Friends and family that are a bit on the dysfunctional side tends to lend to my active imagination quite nicely, providing me with concrete examples for my fiction. I spent a long while in high tech sales and spent money like Evian water and racked up useless stock options. In pursuit of a long-held dream, I gave up the high tech corporate life and now devote myself to writing fiction full-time. I write love stories that tend to be edgy and dark and #Iwillmakeyoucry. If you're not offended by the gentle sprinkling of  swear words at what are 'necessary junctures', we're bound to be best friends. This way to my world: katherineowen(dot)net. xoxo KO 

Shorter version: Novelist ♥ #Clooney #Cavill #coffee #vodka. The glass is half-empty #contingencyplansinplay. My #novels=$ of latte ♥ edgy, angsty #reads? This way: katherineowen(dot)net. xoxo KO

From the Back Cover

Julia Hamilton's intent on building a life with Evan, looking forward instead of back. But then, Evan dies. A despondent Julia questions her ability to start over. Again.  When she encounters Jake Winston, it leads to a connection neither one seems prepared for. Now, Julia battles grief, guilt, and heartbreak from her past--pain she thought she'd dealt with long ago. Her best friend insists this thing with Jake is a new beginning, but Julia remains uncertain. She questions the direction her life should take and fears the loss of so many may still define her. Faced with financial ruin, Julia turns to Jake for help, but soon discovers he has complications of his own. Then, she learns of a betrayal by the one person she thought she knew. A betrayal that leaves Julia questioning everything and everyone, herself, most of all.

About this edition

• Publisher: Writing Works Group
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0983570736
• ISBN 13: 9780983570738
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328