Making headlines
The Orange County Register featured an article about Blossom and the book’s author in the printed edition of the Aug. 9, 2015 paper. With a circulation of +236,000 people, that’s a great platform to get the word out about this debut novel.
Blossom ordering instructions
Now available on Amazon (Kindle and print), Apple iBooks, Nook, Barnes & Noble (ebook and print), Walmart and Smashwords
Top 10 ranking on Amazon’s “Hot New Releases” list!
About the novel Blossom
Blossom’s story will change forever what you know about longing, love and loss … because in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary choices
The world as they knew it was about to end and the people of San Francisco didn’t know it. But you do, as the reader of Blossom . You can celebrate in the Cinderella moments of transformation and cringe during the times of catastrophic decimation. Set against this backdrop of the springtime of 1906 atop Nob Hill, socialite Clarissa Donohue was so close to having everything she’d ever wanted. That is, until she found that her simple request for fortune cookies set into motion an unexpected chain of events with potentially devastating consequences. Read more
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Blossom on the Road of Dreams
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“Earth-shattering…an admirable debut.”
–Kirkus Reviews
“A compelling story of the power of love in the face of an unprecedented disaster; of a man who has to choose between his duty and a love that transcends two cultures. Lentz writes an amazing story that brings the San Francisco earthquake to life—first rate!”
—Anne Cleeland, acclaimed author of historical fiction and contemporary mysteries such as Daughter of the God-King
“Between romantic tension and historical events, it’s impossible to not be immersed in this story of passion and tragedy!”
–Midwest Book Review
Time traveler’s glimpse
See 1906 for yourself; uncovered recently, this vintage film captures life in a bustling San Francisco just days before the big quake
While thousands of before-and-after photographs exist, little footage exists that captures life in motion before the quake. Read more
Blossom A-Z
Here’s an alphabetical guide that highlights what you need to know about this intriguing new novel
Consider this a Blossom cheat sheet. However, also consider this spoiler alert: If you haven’t read Blossom in its entirety, you may discover details here that you may want to have revealed to you later. Read more
While thousands of before-and-after photographs exist, little footage exists that captures life in motion before the quake. Read more
Questions and topics for discussion
Here are some questions for your reading group to reflect on and react to
The suggested questions are offered to help you and your reading-group members discuss Blossom . Though the story takes place more than 100 years ago, there is much to relate and react to today. Read more
While thousands of before-and-after photographs exist, little footage exists that captures life in motion before the quake. Read more
Love this? Try this!
As you consider reading Blossom , this list may help you decide to invest your time in this timeless story
Here are some recommendations to consider that will bring you to the world of Blossom.
Love this? |
Try this! |
| The movie Titanic | Read Blossom |
| Love at first sight | Read Blossom |
| Plot twists | Read Blossom |
| The Victorian era | Read Blossom |
| Knowing the future | Read Blossom |
| Misfits and outcasts | Read Blossom |
| Historical romance | Read Blossom |
| Sharing a journey | Read Blossom |
Favorite fortune-telling cookie messages
While writing Blossom , the author collected prophetic slips of paper
Throughout the process of writing Blossom , the author dined on a lot of his favorite Chinese dishes. Along the way, he collected a number of insightful sayings from his fortune-cookie desserts. The first one is the most cherished. When you read Blossom , you’ll quickly know why. The second is cherished as well, as it provided a spark of encouragement when it was most needed. Read more
Are you most like Blossom , Clarissa or Faye?
Find out right now!
Consider the options in each of the 10 lines and check the statement that sound most like you. Read more
Artifacts and Inspirations
Real-world items transport the author – and you – back to 1906
Each author takes inspiration from different sources. It could be Greek mythology. Or, it could be the antics of today’s headline makers.
The author of Blossom was initially inspired by an escorted walking tour of Chinatown’s back alleys in San Francisco. With the creative seed planted, research about life in that time period began slowly, as well as the collection of items that are directly referred to in the resulting novel, Blossom .
Here are a few of the real world, tangible items that helped the author move the story forward while grounding it in the reality of today.
