Exciting news for Marietta!

An historical fiction romance novel set in Marietta, Ohio; and Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois written by award-winning author, Dottie Sines is set for Release!

Ninety-five years ago this year, Wall Street crashed, leading to the Great Depression. Wooster, Ohio, author Dottie Sines has set her first novel, Where the Stars Cross, in the midst of that dark decade, and on September 11, New York based publisher The Wild Rose Press will release the book worldwide. The novel is set primarily in Marietta, Ohio, with scenes taking place in Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois.

“Although Marietta and Chicago couldn’t differ more, both are among my favorite destinations,” Sines said, “and they emerged as perfect settings when I set out to write my first novel.”

Writing the book involved extensive research, as Sines wanted to make the story as historically accurate as possible in reflecting the locations as well as the times. Included in the storyline is one of the worst Ohio River floods in history, in which a month of rains in early 1937 resulted in much of Marietta being completely submerged.

“The protagonist copes with her many challenges in ways not typical for women of the era,” Sines said. “I hope the book will inspire people with its themes of hope, courage, and restoration.”

The Author

Dottie Sines has contributed to multiple newspapers and magazines. She manages the interlibrary loan department at a small college and serves on the board of the historical society in her county.

Recognition

Sines has won multiple awards for her short stories and non-fiction pieces. She has been honored twice in recent years as one of ten finalists in the short story contest of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park, which published her award-winning stories in the 3rd and 5th editions of its literary journal, Hemingway Shorts.

The Story in Brief

Where the Stars Cross tells the story of the fictional Eleanor Helene Todd. Ellie’s marriage has crashed along with the stock market, leaving her struggling to restore her shattered life and feeling as damaged as the stained-glass panels she refurbishes for Chicago’s historic structures. While visiting her aunt in Marietta, Ohio, a charming river town, Ellie encounters towboat captain Wyatt Dare and feels a searing attraction to him. But due to past and subsequent wounds, her attempts at opening herself to love seems futile, and she struggles to find the place she belongs. In her journey, Ellie draws on an unrealized level of courage and learns she must identify her brightest passions in charting her course.

Appearances

The author will visit Marietta on Friday, August 2, for two book signings. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., she will appear at Levee House Bistro, then at Marietta Makery 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Availability

Where the Stars Cross, a romance, is available for pre-order, in print and e-book, at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other sites.

For additional information

See Sines’s website, www.dottiesines.com, and follow her on Facebook or Instagram (Dottie Sines Author) for additional information on her writing and upcoming appearances. She may be reached by email at [email protected].