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Four friends. Three weddings. Two paths.
Tori has kept men at a distance while pursuing her goals and has relished in the friendships she has built. Upon returning to Oregon after college, she quickly realizes the number of weddings and engagements are increasing around her. She trips over the roots of her small town as each relative only seems to care about the prospects in her dating life. By happenstance (or Fate?), she reconnects with an acquaintance, and sees him in new ways. She quickly finds herself in a relationship with more depth and trust than she ever thought possible. Their connection is powerful and deep, yet ends as quickly as it began.
Was it Tori? Was it him? Was it something they could figure out? Do the things she wants most in her life just not align? Isn't this relationship what Tori has been working towards her entire life? Tori looks to her closest friends who know her best to help her untangle these questions, even though the answers fully lie with her.
Beyond the Pear Blossoms is a deep exploration into the heart of the relationships we build, our competing desires, and the decisions we make. It’s a journey through the moments of being lost, a reminder of the places where we feel found, and ultimately what it takes to choose our way.
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Media Mail & Parcel Select Ground: Ship by December 15th
Alaska & Hawaii will have shorter deadlines and due to the pandemic international parcels will not be received before December 25th.
We support whatever purchase method is easiest for you, but given the pandemic and the lack of opportunities to meet in person - this was the best way to offer signed copies of Beyond the Pear Blossoms to our wonderful supporters. In the early days of publication, it was also the most expedient way to get copies into the hands of readers.
Wherever you purchase your copy of Beyond the Pear Blossoms you will have the bonus of knowing that part of your purchase is going to support an important cause as 50% of all net royalties received by the author will be donated to support housing efforts for those that lost their homes in the Almeda fire in Talent and Phoenix, Oregon in September 2020.
Talent was Shawna's hometown, and she has been deeply touched at how the Rogue Valley has shown resilience and come together to respond to the tragedy of approximately 2500 homes being lost to the tragic wildfire. This is her little way of trying to do more to support the long-term stability of this community and their efforts to rebuild.
Shawna Rodrigues
Author
Shawna grew up in a small town in a family of six. Her greatest memories, and affinity for the outdoors, were cultivated on annual camping trips with her family. Shawna’s education, career, and passions led her on many adventures. As an avid traveler, she is just as likely to be listening to the waves crashing on a beach as she is to be bustling through a city or listening to the crackle of a campfire.
Throughout her journey, she has always seen and recognized the importance of the incredible friends who have graced her path (especially those who have helped her load heavy furniture during her multiple cross-country moves). The founder of Grit, Grace, Gratitude (Grit2G.com), it thrills her to be creating a community of women who are discovering and pursuing what they truly want in life; just as she has pursued her lifelong goal of becoming a novelist.