“I think this is how we are supposed to be in this world ~ present and in awe.”
~ Anne Lamott ~
Hi, I’m Sarah.
Thanks for stopping by.
It's 4:01 a.m. and my house is quiet aside from the scampering of four angsty nocturnal cats. My husband is snoring, my kids are dreaming, the dog is grumbling like a cartoon in his sleep.
Me? I'm writing. I haven't been to bed. The streets are silent, it's now 4:03 a.m. and my family has to be up and out the door in three hours. Why am I still up writing at this hour? I should be in bed.
But I'm writing. I'm not where I should be, and right where I belong.
And you? You're here, so have a look around. I hope you'll feel like you belong, too. ♥
Once Upon A Pen Name
Did you know I started writing under the pen name Sarah Madelin? A few authors already shared my fairly common legal name, so I chose Madelin, a play on my middle name, when publishing my first book. Yet soon after, I began wishing I had used my beloved grandma's surnames instead. She was Fern Wright, and when she married my wonderful grandpa, Paul Reed, she became Fern Wright Reed. As a lifelong word nerd, I've always thought this was clever and cute. Plus, we were so close! Why hadn't I thought to use Wright Reed as a way to honor them? Well...three years later, a new author with a pen name almost identical to mine also began publishing rom-coms. It was a sign! To give her books and mine the best chance to shine, I followed my heart and changed my pen name to Sarah Wright Reed. It's a fun play on words but more than that, it's a tribute to the grandparents who, although now gone, will always be so loved.
My books are the same, but my name is different - in the very best way.
A Few More Details
Stories have always been my way of making sense of the world. When I was working as a grantwriter and struggling to find my own path - trying to balance meaningful work with paying the bills, and wondering if I'd ever find that sweet spot where passion meets purpose - I created a character who was living the life I dreamed of. Marin embodied everything I yearned to be: a successful author with control over her time and the freedom to chase her dreams, even if that meant moving to England after a bad breakup. Through her story of losing and rediscovering her creative joy, I found my own voice and purpose.
I write contemporary women's fiction and romantic comedies that blend humor and heart with a healthy dose of romance. My characters are learning to own their journeys and embrace love: for their families, their communities, their partners, and themselves. I hope you'll love them as much as I do.
