International Book Awards Selects Sand Dollar as a Finalist for Best New Fiction and Romance

WARWICK, R.I. - May 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love is an epic, heart-wrenching love story about the “one who got away.” It is best described as a romantic fantasy, kind of like The Notebook with a Sixth Sense twist. Similar to a Nicholas Sparks novel, but uniquely different, Sand Dollar is a thought-provoking, emotional read with real life situations that might even have you yelling at the main characters at times. A mixture of joy and heartache, this realistic portrayal of life is what sets Sand Dollar apart from other romance novels. And not only is it filled with plenty of twists and turns that will make it hard to put the book down, but the ending will knock your socks off!

Author Sebastian Cole is a native Rhode Islander and graduate of Brown University. Set in Rhode Island, Sand Dollar reflects over forty years of personal life experiences. A true romantic, his life is defined by following his heart and pursuing his dreams, which is why he has become a novelist. Sebastian writes from the heart, believing in true love, love at first sight, and finding that one person in life you’re meant to be with.

In addition to being a finalist in two different categories in the International Book Awards, Sebastian Cole’s debut novel is a winner in the Beverly Hills Book Awards, a current a finalist for ForeWord Reviews Book Of The Year Award, and a finalist in the ForeWord Firsts debut literary competition for first-time authors. Sand Dollar has a rating of 4.6 stars (out of 5 stars) on Amazon with over 80 reviews, and was recently on the cover of Publishers Weekly (March 25th issue). Sebastian's book has been getting rave reviews, many of which compare him to his favorite author, Nicholas Sparks. Whether or not he ever achieves that kind of success, touching the lives of others through his writing has been the single most gratifying thing he has ever done in his life.

“Sand Dollar is one of those rare books that makes you feel, laugh and cry all at the same time. This smashing debut by Sebastian Cole reads like the best of Nicholas Sparks with just enough schmaltz.” – Jon Land, best selling author.

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