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Barbara Josselsohn is an award-winning novelist and journalist who loves crafting stories about strong protagonists facing a fork in the road. Her novels include The Cranberry Inn, The Lily Garden, The Bluebell Girls, The Lilac House, and The Last Dreamer, Her articles and essays appear in a range of publications including New York Magazine, Parents Magazine, Consumers Digest, The New York Times, American Baby, Writer’s Digest, and Westchester Magazine. She teaches novel writing at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College and is also a private book coach. Other than writing, her biggest passion is her family: her husband and their three kids. Visit her online at www.BarbaraJosselsohn.com,
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Yes! The paperback version of The Lily Garden releases on July 2nd, just like the ebook. It will become available for preorder on Amazon a l…more
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Yes! The paperback version of The Lily Garden releases on July 2nd, just like the ebook. It will become available for preorder on Amazon a little closer to the publication date, and you can also order it through your favorite bookstore. Thanks so much for asking, and please be in touch after you’ve read it to let me know how you liked it!

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