SPOTLIGHT: The Vines We Planted by Joanell Serra @Joanell
The Vines We Planted
by Joanell Serra
Literary Fiction lovers - take a look at The Vines We Planted. Who doesn't love wine country and a good story??
In the heart of the California wine country, secrets seem
to grow on the vines that Uriel Macon’s family have
tended for generations.
Uriel, the winery’s young widower, steers clear of
complicated relationships. He prefers the lonely comfort
of his vineyard and his horses, until he is reminded of his
love affair with Amanda Scanlon; a relationship that
ended when she abruptly left the country years ago
under a cloud of mystery.
When Amanda returns to Sonoma because of a family
crisis, she tries to mend the broken relationships she left
behind. In addition, she seeks the truth about her
parents’ complicated history and her own parentage.
But Amanda’s unveiling of the past has devastating
consequences. In the midst of California’s beautiful
Sonoma Valley, the Scanlon family struggles to overcome
harsh realities with dignity and grace.
Both Amanda and Uriel stretch to take care of their
families, which are facing immigration issues, marital
crises, and loss. While navigating these challenges, the couple must decide if they trust themselves to
love again, or to finally let each other go.
A Sonoma local, author Joanell Serra’s debut novel is captivating, poignant, and uplifting, demonstrating
how seeds planted long ago continue to grow. Sometimes into a
strangling weed, sometimes offering a bountiful harvest.
Joanell Serra, MFT lives with her growing children, husband and dogs in the lovely Sonoma Valley. After years of publishing short stories, essays and plays, The Vines We Planted is her debut novel. She can be found polishing her second novel at a coffee shop, sipping a perfect Cabernet in a Sonoma winery or at her website.
Thank you so much for the spotlight!
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