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Published by She Writes Press
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About The Book
This contemporary novel about a woman navigating love, loss, and the whispering call of her neglected artistic dreams will appeal to fans of Lily King and Jojo Moyes.
Right after Sabina watches her rock star husband walk out on their marriage, a phone call reveals that her beloved grandmother is in the ICU in Santa Cruz, CA. So, Sabina hits the road with a tear-stained face, a duffel bag of clothes, and no plan for her future.
In her grandmother’s seaside world, Sabina reconnects with several old passions: ocean swimming, process painting, and a long-lost summer love named Graham—all of which force her to confront the artistic dream she abandoned to support her husband. Meanwhile, a mysterious voice keeps calling to her. Sabina wonders if it’s a Selkie, one of the mythical shape-shifting seal folk from her grandmother’s stories.
As both her marriage and her grandmother’s health deteriorate, Sabina wrestles with the choices she’s made. Is it too late to reclaim her dream? Must she choose between art and love? And is the voice she’s hearing a sign she’s lost it or a key to unlocking her true self?
Right after Sabina watches her rock star husband walk out on their marriage, a phone call reveals that her beloved grandmother is in the ICU in Santa Cruz, CA. So, Sabina hits the road with a tear-stained face, a duffel bag of clothes, and no plan for her future.
In her grandmother’s seaside world, Sabina reconnects with several old passions: ocean swimming, process painting, and a long-lost summer love named Graham—all of which force her to confront the artistic dream she abandoned to support her husband. Meanwhile, a mysterious voice keeps calling to her. Sabina wonders if it’s a Selkie, one of the mythical shape-shifting seal folk from her grandmother’s stories.
As both her marriage and her grandmother’s health deteriorate, Sabina wrestles with the choices she’s made. Is it too late to reclaim her dream? Must she choose between art and love? And is the voice she’s hearing a sign she’s lost it or a key to unlocking her true self?
Product Details
- Publisher: She Writes Press (July 16, 2025)
- Length: 296 pages
- ISBN13: 9781647429140
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Raves and Reviews
“A tale of personal rebirth, It’s Always Been Me is a celebration of the unbreakable bond between women and the transformative power of self-discovery.”— Nicole Waggoner, author of The Circus of Women Trilogy
“In this empowering tale, art provides a language rich in metaphor and a path for self-actualization, mystical surprises, and the unfolding of women's wisdom.”—Jude Berman, author of The Vow, a 2024 Kirkus Best Indie Book
“A compelling novel about embracing one's identity and reclaiming power and control of one's life . . . dedicated to fans of profound character-driven women's fiction.”—Readers’ Favorite, FIVE STARS
“Intergenerational wisdom, matriarchy, the divine feminine, and a healthy dose of magic guide Sabina on her journey towards empowerment. Megan Walrod has deftly woven a profoundly feminist tale.” —Emily Wolf, author of My Thirty-First Year (And Other Calamities)
“A deeply personal story that will resonate with every woman who has struggled to hear her inner voice amidst the cultural noise. A must-read.”—Laura Munson, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of Willa's Grove, and founder of the acclaimed Haven Writing Retreats
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