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Explore inspiring articles, travel experiences, creative reflections, and behind-the-scenes stories from Sahara Sutter’s journey as an author, explorer, and storyteller.

An Interview with Sahara Sutter

Please tell us a bit about yourself People often ask me about my name, Sahara. Many call me Sara and...

Finding the Extraordinary Within the Ordinary

Being an only child of two adventurous parents offers unique benefits. From a young age, I traveled across the world…

Sophie’s Wildflowers: Discovering Your Past – For the First Time

Cindy Peterson. My mother, Sophie Sherman, was 16 years old when she gave birth to me in 1963 and died…

Christmas Book Signing and Sale

The Barberville Pioneer Settlement just north of DeLand, FL has invited our Sahara Sutter to another of their wonderful events…

A Beautiful Old-Time Weekend

I had the opportunity this past weekend to do a book signing at the Barberville Pioneer Settlement north of my…

The Search for My Mother — Decades Later

There is a particular kind of loneliness that belongs to people who do not know where they came from...

God’s Houseplants

Some people are best described as God's Houseplants. They are granted a life within a confined...

Real Stories. Real Impact. Real Reviews.

Sahara Sautter skillfully combines fairy-tale elements with a compelling murder mystery that spans generations in the small town of DeLand, Florida. Blending historical events with deeply personal revelations, the story explores haunting ties of legacy and the resilience of the human spirit. As Cindy uncovers her mother’s past, readers are drawn into an intricate tale of love, betrayal, and fate. This book is a Literary Titan Award winner!

Anonymous

Blending historical events with personal conflict, Sophie’s Wildflowers explores haunting ties of legacy with the resilience of the human spirit. As Cindy uncovers her mother’s past, readers are drawn into a richly detailed story of love, betrayal, and destiny.

BDL

Sahara presents a powerful narrative, reminding us that the past is waiting to be rediscovered when inescapable links resonate across generations. Cindy Peterson is “middle-aged plus” and has resigned to feeling endlessly lost. She accepts that her life lacks connection and embraces the illusion of reality. This novel offers an engaging read for fans of mystery and historical fiction.

MBT

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