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Sara Foster

Author of nine novels including When She Was Gone, The Hush, and You Don't Know Me.

Christmas greetings from Story Matters!

Dec 11, 2025

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Christmas greetings from Story Matters!

Spotlighting a debut WA author, a new audio release, cover updates, and Story Matters is signing off from substack

Sara Foster
Sara Foster
Readers, I need your help!

Nov 25, 2025

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Readers, I need your help!

I'd love you to take a look at these cover designs, and let me know your thoughts...

Sara Foster
Sara Foster
20 things authors would love their readers to know (IMHO!), plus all my latest news

Nov 6, 2025

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20 things authors would love their readers to know (IMHO!), plus all my latest news

A behind-the-scenes look at the realities, joys and challenges of author life!

Sara Foster
Sara Foster
Stories from the Brisbane Writers Festival

Oct 16, 2025

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Stories from the Brisbane Writers Festival

Great books, moving insights, and the secrets behind a city sculpture

Sara Foster
Sara Foster
A tribute to Jane Goodall

Oct 2, 2025

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A tribute to Jane Goodall

And the power of the ripple effect

Sara Foster
Sara Foster

Latest writing news

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Writing breakthroughs, my Outlander obsession, and bestselling authors on their must-read books

Sep 18, 2025

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Writing breakthroughs, my Outlander obsession, and bestselling authors on their must-read books

You can't rush a good thing!

Sara Foster
Sara Foster
An interview with Rose from When She Was Gone, and a Kindle special offer!

Sep 4, 2025

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An interview with Rose from When She Was Gone, and a Kindle special offer!

Plus events galore and all my latest news.

Sara Foster
Sara Foster
Grieving a furry friend, and all my August news

Aug 20, 2025

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Grieving a furry friend, and all my August news

A very sad goodbye this month

Sara Foster
Sara Foster
Adolescence is an almost perfect piece of television. But parental self-blame shouldn’t be the final takeaway.

Jul 23, 2025

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Adolescence is an almost perfect piece of television. But parental self-blame shouldn’t be the final takeaway.

Some thoughts on Netflix's Emmy-nominated limited series

Sara Foster
Sara Foster
Six thrillers where mothers fight for their children...and fan-girling at Supernova

Jul 2, 2025

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Six thrillers where mothers fight for their children...and fan-girling at Supernova

Plus: What makes a good series ending? After 8 seasons will Outlander pay off?

Sara Foster
Sara Foster

Author News (Monthly)

How to support the authors you love: a reader's guide

Jun 18, 2025

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How to support the authors you love: a reader's guide

Plus my June news, reads and upcoming events

Sara Foster
Sara Foster

Personal Essays

The inner lives of the wealthy are TV ratings winners - but who’s having the last laugh?

Jun 5, 2025

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The inner lives of the wealthy are TV ratings winners - but who’s having the last laugh?

Does guilty-pleasure TV protect the mega-wealthy?

Sara Foster
Sara Foster

Latest writing news

Will there be a Hush sequel, plus 25 excellent Aussie crime reads

May 22, 2025

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Will there be a Hush sequel, plus 25 excellent Aussie crime reads

Author News, May 2025

Sara Foster
Sara Foster

Personal Essays

On Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate mothers for the impossibilities they negotiate every day

May 11, 2025

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On Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate mothers for the impossibilities they negotiate every day

A personal essay

Sara Foster
Sara Foster
Wrapping up the When She Was Gone book tour (part one!)

May 9, 2025

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Wrapping up the When She Was Gone book tour (part one!)

Where to begin?!

Sara Foster
Sara Foster

Latest writing news

Welcome to Story Matters

Mar 16, 2025

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Welcome to Story Matters

My new place to keep in touch with readers - beginning with news of a treasure hunt!

Sara Foster
Sara Foster

Story Matters with Sara Foster

A newsletter dedicated to my readers, taking you behind the scenes of my books and writing life.

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