Surprise! While most of you know me as T.L. Sawyer, writer of steamy, supernatural romances, I’ve been quietly working on something a little different behind the scenes. 

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be releasing my debut young adult novel, Salt Marked, under a separate pen name! (Gotta keep the YA and adult worlds in their own corners, right? No spicy wolves sneaking into this one.) 

Raised in the hills of Sheridan, Oregon, Rowan Davis grew up tending her family’s cemetery, hearing whispers no one else could. But ever since her father disappeared, something’s changed.

Her protection mark is fading.

And the dead?

They’re not whispering anymore.

They’re louder. Closer. Calling her by name.

Buried in the noise, Rowan starts to hear someone else—someone she thought she’d lost forever. Now, with her grip on the veil slipping and her mark unraveling, Rowan must uncover the truth behind her family's legacy before the mark fades completely… and something far worse slips through.

Set in a fog-drenched Oregon town filled with quiet hauntings, small-town secrets, and the weight of inherited magic, Saltmarked is a lyrical coming-of-age story about grief, power, and what it means to be born with one foot in the grave. 

If you enjoy atmospheric YA fantasy with strong friendships, first love, and a dash of the paranormal, I’d love for you to follow along as this new adventure unfolds.

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