once was lost

In the Author’s Tent: Sara Zarr

I imagine being a shepherdess on the hillside when Jesus went out looking for his one lost sheep. Robes blowing around my legs. A rough wooden staff in my hands. The way it might feel to see a grown man coming back over the hill, carrying a lamb like a baby. It would make me love him, I think. […] I mean, if it even really happened, which is the sentence I add now in my head whenever I think of any story in the Bible.

—ONCE WAS LOST, by Sara Zarr


ONCE WAS LOST draws readers into Samara Taylor’s world from the very first page, never allowing them to get too comfortable. It’s the kind of novel that lingers in your thoughts long after you’ve finished the final chapter. Kudos to Sara Zarr for writing an engaging story that asks courageous questions about the main character’s religious faith. 

Want a sneak-peek before its October 1st release date? Step inside the Author’s Tent—let’s have a sit-down session with the author.

And the winner is…

You’re our lucky winner, Stephanie! Send me your address and I’ll mail my ARC of ONCE WAS LOST to you right away. And thanks to everyone who entered the contest–Sara will answer your Lightning Round questions next week.

In a real way, we’re all winners, because Sara Zarr’s going to join us in The Authors’ Tent just two days before her newest novel hits the bookstores. Mark your calendars so you’ll remember to pick up your all-access pass here next Tuesday, 9/29.

Extra! Extra! Good news and a contest

Exciting news, everybody: Sara Zarr’s going to be making a guest appearance in The Authors’ Tent! We’ve been having fun with backstage preparations, and I can’t wait to spotlight this multi-talented author. 

Would you like to be among the first to read Sara’s upcoming novel, ONCE WAS LOST? If so, I’ve got just the contest for you.

 

Rules: Propose a question for the Lightning Round* of our interview, and I’ll enter your name in my drawing. While I can’t guarantee that your submission will be used in the actual interview, everyone who proposes a Lightning Round question in the comments thread (below) is eligible to win.

 

Contest Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 8:00 a.m. (PDT) on Tuesday, September 22nd. 

 

Grand Prize: I’ll mail my Advance Review Copy (ARC) to the winner. 
 

*Check out previous Authors’ Tent interviews (including the every-popular but oh-so-unpredictable Lightning Round questions) here and here.

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