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about the book
A heartfelt tale of discovery and resilience when plans fall apart.
Sarah Goodwin loved her life as a stay-at-home mom, pouring her heart into every moment with her only daughter, Emma. But now, Emma is off at college and rarely visits or answers her calls, leaving Sarah feeling adrift in a sea of routines—no more soccer games, fundraisers, dress shopping, or birthday parties. As each monotonous day blends into the next, Sarah longs for something more.
When Emma announces she’ll be home for the summer to plan her wedding, Sarah is thrilled at the thought of shared dreams, endless to-do lists, and the promise of reconnecting. But her perfect summer quickly unravels when unexpected events send her on a daring journey with new companions—an adventure filled with twists, revelations, and surprises she never saw coming.
As Sarah journeys west, questions loom. What will her husband do when he discovers she’s gone? Where will this journey lead her? And most importantly, what lies ahead for Sarah now?
publisher: scrivenings press
release date: august 19, 2025
excerpt
The audience erupts.
“Yee-haw!” The cowboys jump down from the bar and clomp up and down the aisles, searching for volunteers.
Beside me, Delores shoots her hand up, drawing attention to our section.
Agnus and Bea also raise their hands, yelling, “Yoo-hoo!” Wishing to turn invisible, I slink down in my seat. Two young cowboys walk toward us. I lean away from Delores, Agnus, and Bea, trying to distance myself. Do not make eye contact.
Delores grabs my arm. Before I can protest, I’m ushered to the stage. Agnus and Bea bound eagerly behind us, once again foiling my escape. We climb the stairs. One of the dancers layers a Velcro saloon-girl costume over my clothes. She plops a bright-purple feathered headband onto my head. Then she places me in line with the other women, all of us facing the audience. The piano man begins playing fast. Delores loops her arm through mine on one side, and the cancan girl who dressed me loops her arm through my other one. I’m trapped.
about the author
Janell Goodrich York is a retired high school guidance counselor. She was born in Indiana, but raised in a small town in Southwest Missouri. Janell loves to travel, especially to beach destinations. She loves to hang out with her family and spoil her two dogs. Janell lives in Missouri with her wonderful husband, Jim. Her first book, The Day Sarah Ran Away, was published by Scrivenings Press August 2025.
Connect with Janell by visiting janellyork.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
giveaway
(1) winner will receive a paperback copy of The Day Sarah Ran Away and book swag!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 1, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 8, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
tour schedule
thanks for sharing about The Day Sarah Ran Away :)
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read. Thanks for sharing!
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