Sedona: A Novel by Kerry Fryar Freeman | 1 Fabulous Book Box #Giveaway ~ #BookReview #Mystery @iReadBookTours @WildRosePress @KerryFFreeman @books_and_bevies
A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.
Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me with the information for this tour. 
Quick Summary
“Sedona: A Novel” by Kerry F. Freeman is a contemporary story set in the picturesque town of Sedona, Arizona. The novel follows the life of the protagonist, who moves to Sedona seeking solace and a fresh start after experiencing significant life challenges. The story explores themes of healing, self-discovery, and the transformative power of nature.
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Book Details
Sedona by Kerry Fryar Freeman
Published by The Wild Rose Press on November 15, 2023
Genres: Adult Fiction 18+, Mystery
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 268
Source: iRead Book ToursSedona, AZ is a tourist town that lures people from around the world who believe there is more beyond the veil of reality. They come for the whispering pines, Hopi legends, vortices, magic crystals, and healing springs.
Enter Cal Novak, a spunky editor from Atlanta, Georgia, who gives up the city life because she is searching for more: more time, more adventure, more meaning. The magic of her new hometown does not disappoint. Behind the curtain of every window there are secrets waiting to be uncovered.
For those searching for more, there’s no place like Sedona.
Content Rating: PG-13: Mild adult language and recreational drug use.
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Purchase Links for Sedona
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Freeman, Kerry Fryar (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 239 Pages - 11/15/2023 (Publication Date) - The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (Publisher)
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Book Trailer
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My thoughts on Sedona
Sedona by Kerry Fryar Freeman will make you fall in love with Sedona’s beauty and mysticism while taking you on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Cal Novak’s move from Atlanta, Georgia, to this iconic Arizona town serves as the perfect backdrop for a story filled with rich, vibrant characters who each bring something special to the table.
Freeman does an excellent job of immersing readers in the natural wonders of Sedona, making the setting feel like a character in its own right.
Transformation and finding peace are recurring themes throughout the book, making it a compelling read for anyone who has ever sought a fresh start.
While the plot may occasionally lean towards the predictable, the warmth of the characters and the vivid descriptions of Sedona’s landscapes make this novel a soothing and uplifting experience.
It’s a beautiful escape for those in need of some inspiration and tranquility.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Kerry Fryar Freeman
Kerry Fryar Freeman crafts fiction as if it were a new puzzle. The settings are real and well-researched, the details are rich and layered, and the stories absorb and propel readers one piece at a time.
Kerry’s debut novel, SEDONA: A NOVEL, was long-listed for the Santa Fe Writers Project Literary Award. Kerry also writes a blog called “Books and Bevies” where she features an array of authors from New York Times and Amazon bestsellers to debut Indie gems.
Kerry currently resides in North Carolina.
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Guest Post by Kerry Freeman, Author of Sedona
Stephen King Wins Again
Mention AI in a bookstore and you’ll get a mixture of grunts and praise and perhaps even a Siri response defining its purpose but for many authors out there, it feels like the beginning of an end, the inevitable demise of world-building that was once passed down through the oral tradition before the written word. I’m not going to blame this on the sci-fi writers out there; that’s too easy because they saw it coming years ago, long before people like me started dreaming it up. No, I want to bring the great Stephen King into the picture.
It’s not for the reasons you may think, though. Stephen King, like many authors out there, understands how to write the perfectly flawed human character. From Carrie to The Outsider, you read his books, not for the polished armor of his white knights on their steeds but for the dinted and bruised exteriors of his warriors who are inevitably more interesting and relatable. The action created by drama and action, dialogue and emotion that is raw and awkward can only come from characters created by someone who understands life and Stephen King has lived a life. (This is where you take a bow, King).
Even if you aren’t a King fan, you see where I’m going with this. AI isn’t human. I recently came across a series of job postings asking for people to “feed” AI by writing scenarios and then answering those scenarios in different ways. You had to have a degree in English and Creative Writing and be able to pass a series of grammar and communication tests. I thought, “wow, what a cool idea for a story. Who takes a job teaching AI?” And not just teaching, but giving their brain to AI? What would Stephen King do?
While authors try to navigate the world of AI, I encourage everyone to use their best judgement. Stay creatively clean. Let your consciousness be your guide. In the end, when you put your name on your book, to thine own self be true. For readers out there, AI often steals from other books. Please purchase books from trusted sources and support self-published, Indie, and traditionally published authors the right way. Like most things, AI isn’t all bad. But when it comes to writing books, I’ll take human flaws over AI “perfection” any day.
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Giveaway!
Enter to win a book box, which includes an author-signed copy of SEDONA: A NOVEL and swag! (one winner) (USA only) (ends Sep 6)
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SEDONA: A NOVEL by Kerry Fryar Freeman Book Tour Giveaway
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Book Title: SEDONA: A Novel by Kerry Fryar Freeman
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 268 pages
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Release date: November 2023
Tour dates: Aug 5 to Aug 30, 2024
Content Rating: PG-13: Mild adult language and recreational drug use.
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This looks like a fun book that I would enjoy reading.
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