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Out now! My 4th novel, The California Dreamers!
The California Dreamers

Amy Mason Doan

The California Dreamers
It's a warm, escapist, twisty family story & I think you'll love it.
Here's what some of your other favorite authors have to say -

“A masterpiece! Told with breathtaking empathy and a uniquely satisfying complexity of spirit and character, The California Dreamers is the sun-drenched saga of a family who will stay in your heart long after the last page.”
—Allison Larkin, bestselling author of The People We Keep

“A thoroughly enjoyable, tender story about the heartbreak of long-kept family secrets and the importance of telling the truth before it’s too late. I was sad to reach the end of The California Dreamers and now have a soft spot for every member of this lovable clan.
You will cheer for the Merricks!”
—Tracey Lange, New York Times bestselling author of We Are the Brennans

“A love letter to an era of sun, salt air, and freedom. I promise, you will devour this novel.” —Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Flight

“Doan’s latest pulls you straight to the end like a powerful riptide. Unforgettable!” —Jessica Anya Blau, bestselling author of Mary Jane

Enjoy and thanks for your support over four books.
xoAmy

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Good luck, lovelies xoAmy

Contest closed!! Congrats to Susan M and stay tuned for more.

And don't forget to mark THE CALIFORNIA DREAMERS want-to-read
xoAmy
Hi friends - It's been a little while, but I'm beyond excited to share that I have a NEW BOOK coming April 8, '25.
The California Dreamers: A Novel



It's called THE CALIFORNIA DREAMERS and it's about an unconventional family reuniting on an island for their father's ocean memorial service. Secrets, love, warmth, and gorgeous scenery abound...and it's been called "Unforgettable," "A Masterpiece," and "Thoroughly Enjoyable," with "a mystery that pulls you straight to the end like a riptide."
If you enjoyed my other books, I think you'll like it.

I had to push the pub date a couple of times (a little bout with cancer, but I'm cancer-free now!!)------->


Get your screenings, people! xo

Anyway, DREAMERS is my most ambitious and favorite novel so far, and I hope you love it as much as I do. To celebrate, let's have a little contest --

Mark THE CALIFORNIA DREAMERS want-to-read on Goodreads before December 1 for a chance to win an early copy (we're talking pre-pre-galley, with some of my personal notes in the text!) PLUS a gorgeous candle from Friday Collective.

It truly smells like waves, with notes of Bergamot, green lemon, neroli, orange blossom and sea musk.

And be sure to request on NetGalley, too. It helps a book so much to have early interest.

All my love and gratitude -- and good luck!!
xoAmy



<-------Me looking glam, and not at all what I look like when I'm writing

The California Dreamers: A Novel

Hey, that rhymes!!

ebook is on sale across platforms for a little bit -- enjoy.

Lady Sunshine

xoAmy

Lady Sunshine

Lady Sunshine

I'll be chatting with some amazing authors, reading my favorite scenes, giving away lovely 1979-inspired goodies, and answering any Qs you throw at me!

Hope to see you at 1 or all of these:



LADY SUNSHINE publishes June 29 but you can preorder now.

Have you been following my Top 20 Songs from the 70s Countdown on Instagram?

It's a lot of fun...and just about every week, I'm giving away retro goodies + galleys.

This week's song is a **classic.**

Hint -- pineapple
Hint 2 -- coconut
Hint 3 -- personal ads

AND if you mark LADY SUNSHINE want-to-read here on GoodReads + lmk your favorite beach drink by next Tuesday, you could

**Win** all of this ----->




win a beautiful macrame keychain, lipgloss and lip balm from Tinte Cosmetics, a bookmark and more.

Have fun. Can't wait to share LADY SUNSHINE with you on June 29! Now available for preorder just about everywhere you can buy books...

xoAmy

**Winner chosen/contest closed** -- but you can still win tons of retro goodies by preordering. Preorder 1x from your favorite retailer (any format), send me confirm, and you're automatically entered into ALL of my preorder giveaways. I went a bit overboard finding Etsy jewelry, beautiful bookmarks, and more...Good luck!
xoAmy

psssst....You can win all of this yumminess -- including a one-of-a-kind annotated ARC of LADY SUNSHINE.



All you have to do to enter is preorder LADY SUNSHINE (any format, any seller) & forward your confirmation to [email protected] by midnight on Valentine's Day.

Preorder links --->amymasondoan.com

AND, you'll be automatically entered into not just this giveaway, but 4 more that I'm planning between now and June 29.

Good Luck!!
(U.S./Canada)

Advance praise for LADY SUNSHINE:

“Amy Mason Doan creates a whole world and mood with her exquisitely crafted novel, LADY SUNSHINE. It’s replete with late-70s nostalgia and Doan masterfully renders the lives of musicians and those who are drawn to them, no matter the price.

A delicious daydream of a book.”
—Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author of 28 Summers

“A thrilling ride, a beautiful evocation of an era, and a story that will keep readers entranced from the first page to the last.”
—Rene Denfeld, bestselling author of The Child Finder

“Lyrical writing and a page-turning plot...Amy Mason Doan chronicles the evolution and mysterious demise of the friendship between two young women at the California estate-cum-commune of a renowned musician.
A tone-perfect evocation of the free-spirited late 1970s and a riveting coming-of-age story, LADY SUNSHINE captures the highs of artistic creation, the dangers of hero worship, and the costs of trying to outrun your past.
This sun-dappled book has it all: heart, smarts, and an irresistible musical beat.”
—Karen Dukess, author of The Last Book Party

“Book clubs and vacationers will want to grab this one…immersive, voice-driven.”
—Skylark Bookshop, Columbia, MO

“Haunting.”
—Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Flight

“In LADY SUNSHINE, Amy Mason Doan has crafted an engrossing tale of secrets, memory, music, and the people and places you can never outrun. This novel will transport you to the ‘70s and summertime magic and a long overdue reckoning. A fantastic summer read.”
—Laura Dave, international bestselling author of Eight Hundred Grapes

Available June 29, 2021. Pre-Order Now!

Here it is…I may be slightly biased, but I think it’s gorgeous!! Dreamy, intense, and perfect for this story that I love so much. And don’t forget to mark it tbr on GoodReads! If you mark want-to-read by midnight on Friday, Oct. 9, you’re entered to win ALL 3 of my novels + some pretty flower stickers.

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Now available for preorder

I can’t wait to share Jackie & Willa’s story with you.



For Jackie Pierce, everything changed the summer of 1979, when she spent three months of infinite freedom at her bohemian uncle’s sprawling estate on the California coast. As musicians, artists, and free spirits gathered at The Sandcastle for the season in pursuit of inspiration and communal living, Jackie and her cousin Willa fell into a fast friendship, testing their limits along the rocky beach and in the wild woods… until the summer abruptly ended in tragedy, and Willa silently slipped away into the night.

Twenty years later, Jackie unexpectedly inherits The Sandcastle and returns to the iconic estate for a short visit to ready it for sale. But she reluctantly extends her stay when she learns that, before her death, her estranged aunt had promised an up-and-coming producer he could record a tribute album to her late uncle at the property’s studio. As her musical guests bring the place to life again with their sun-drenched beach days and late-night bonfires, Jackie begins to notice startling parallels to that summer long ago. And when a piece of the past resurfaces and sparks new questions about Willa’s disappearance, Jackie must discover if the dark secret she’s kept ever since is even the truth at all.

Emerging from my writing cave for a sec to say that GOOD DAY SUNSHINE is up on Goodreads! Tentative pub date is June 2021. I'd be thrilled if you put it on your tbr list.
I'm hard at work on final edits but I've seen the cover and can't wait to share it with you.
I love this story so much.
plot in emojis - ☀️❤️🎹🔥🥀⏳👙🦋🌲🐚🎼🎹⚖️💔❤️
A little cryptic?? I can also say that it is a heart-tugger, it's unapologetically nostalgic, and it takes place in 1979 and 1999.
Stay safe & well, hope you're enjoying your summers and that reading is a comfort during these strange, scary times.
xoAmy
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
ps - Of course I've already bought a bunch of these stickers for next year's swag. Currently obsessing over 70s fonts.

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I'm not saying that a copy of SUMMER HOURS is the only gift that'll satisfy on Valentine's Day...but it sure would look pretty with a red ribbon around it.

And these GoodReads & NetGalley readers have warmed my heart with their kind words about the novel's romance (and steaminess) factor.

Available now in paperback, e-book & audio at your fave bookseller. Enjoy!!

Have a wonderful day with your loved ones.

xoAmy