Stories That Grip the Heart and Mind …
Welcome.
Thank you for visiting my website! Here you will find information on my current and upcoming works. I write immersive speculative fiction for young adults and adults that explores themes of time travel, mind control, perceptions of reality and more! The characters in my stories navigate tough situations as they break through barriers to uncover ultimate truths. Come join me on this journey!
Meet Sarah Normandie, the dynamic force behind pen name Sarah Crowne.
Author, poet, lawyer, mother, and multi-business owner, Sarah Crowne—affectionately known as “A Busy Lady” among her loyal Substack followers—crafts stories that blend gripping speculative fiction with deep emotional truths. A first-generation college graduate from New England, she brings boundless enthusiasm to every page she writes.
With prestigious training from the UCLA Writer’s Program and mentorship under Hollywood Story Structure Guru and Bestselling Author, John Truby, Sarah’s writing journey is a tapestry of time travel mysteries, psychological thrillers, and family secrets that unravel with every twist. Her work has earned her nominations for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net, underscoring her dedication to creative excellence.
Join Sarah on her literary adventures—where imagination knows no bounds, and every page brims with possibility. Carpe diem!
TRUBY STORY PROGRAM
Member of John Truby’s Writers Room.
Official TV Writing Program and Transmedia Program Certificates to be uploaded soon.
Check Out My Latest Time Travel Murder Mystery!
Debuted on Amazon’s Top 100 Teen & Young Adult Time Travel Fiction and in the Top Ten for YA Time Travel New Releases!
“Sarah Crowne fully immerses us in an exciting story filled with adventure, time travel, the disappearance of the main character’s father, and the looming presence of a formidable killer. Crowne does an outstanding job of bringing her book to life with the characters, settings, and descriptions . . . an enthralling journey …kept me entertained well into the night.” – Readers Favorite Review
“The name to remember is Sarah Crowne . . . loved it. ” – KPL Lit Podcast
Sylvie Mitchell’s world shatters when her sister is murdered and her father vanishes the same night. Discovering she can time travel, she embarks on a desperate quest to rewrite the past, save her family, and stop the ruthless killer terrorizing her New England town.
Can she stop the killer before she becomes his next target, or will she alter the fabric of reality trying to put an end to his rage? Learn more by clicking the links below!
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All These Threads of Time” is now an audiobook! Enter to win a free copy by subscribing to my email list. Get exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and special giveaways—just for my readers.
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