Swearing Off Stars: A Novel

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Historical romance is selling strong with an adult readership.

Womens rights and feminism are hot topics right now; an estimated 3.3 to 4.6 million people participated in the Womens March in January in the US alone.

The books publication month, October, is LGBT History Month.

According to survey results from Romance Writers of America, 84 percent of romance readers are women.

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2018 Reader's Favorites Book Awards Gold Medal in FictionHistorical 2018 International Book Awards Winner in Fiction: LGBTQ 2018 Independent Press Award Winner in Women's Fiction 2018 Independent Press Award Winner in LGBTQ Fiction 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner in First Novel (Under 60,000 words) 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in LGBTQ2 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in LGBTQ Fiction 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Women's Fiction 2018 IBPA Ben Franklin Awards Finalist in Fiction: Romance "Setting her first novel against tumultuous world events, Wong focuses foremost on the romantic relationship between her main characters. She reveals a gift for writing place, especially scenes in Hong Kong, where Scarlett, now a movie star, is on set. A star-crossed story for lovers of romantic and character-centric historical fiction. Booklist Wongs style is imagery-laden and captivating, with floating, seamless proseNo relationship is easy to maintain, but this story is a heartfelt exploration of the ways in which relationships are absolutely necessary. Foreword Review, 5 stars "A tempestuous, fiery page-turner that will leave you aching and begging for more, Swearing Off Stars is a novel with both great heart and unforgettable characters. San Francisco Book Review, 5 out of 5 stars "Wongs novel succeeds in creating congenial characters with an undying commitment to womens liberation in education, careers, and relationships, particularly those bonds that are stigmatizedAn engaging romantic tale that also calls for equality. Kirkus Reviews "Swearing Off Stars is easily one of the most beautiful books I have read. It is joyful, heart-wrenching, and defiant in the face of any opposition to telling the stories of women like Lia and Scarlett. I would recommend this book to any woman, whether part of the LGBT community or not, who wants a reminder that we do have a place in history. Manhattan Book Review, five out of five stars A fiery page-turner that will leave you begging for more! 5 Stars! Cynthia Brian, New York Times best-selling author Wong writes a fiery and fantastic novel featuring two women who find true love with one anotherSwearing Off Stars is a truly wonderful novel. RT Book Reviews "A captivating book for all readers who believe in the power of love." Betty Hafner, author of Not Exactly Love: A Memoir "A novel with great heart and unforgettable characters...Oxford student movements, movie star solitudes, desperation and hope, all entwine in this captivating story. Vamsee Juluri, author of Saraswati's Intelligence "A new kind of romance is unveiled in Danielle M. Wongs heartfelt story of first love and suspense.This story of uncovering lost love and finding your true soul mate is sure to earn a front row seat on your bookshelf. Brit + Co, 21 New Books to Read This Fall" a passionate love story where the heroines have to fight against prejudicesThe book is well crafted in a vivid style. Lamorinda Weekly "Swearing Off Stars is a very beautiful and engaging story with memorable characters and well-developed themesThe story is intelligently plotted, emotionally intense, and beguiling. Readers Favorite (5 out of 5) "An LGBT romance Yes. A story set in Britain Yes. During the 1920s gender equality movement Yes, yes, yes. HelloGiggles "A beautifully written and heart-wrenching romance, spanning decades and continents, Swearing Off Stars is a captivating must read. BuzzFeed for anyone who wants a light romance Historical Novels Review The novel spans decades and continents as we watch our characters grow, separately and together Over the years, their relationship is many things at once tumultuous, steamy, addictive and, most importantly for the reader, never boring Swearing Off Stars is tough to put down, spanning many decades and following Lias many relationships, romantic and otherwise. Im looking forward to seeing where in world history Danielle M. Wongs next romance novel will land. LAMBDA Literary "Swearing Off Stars by Danielle M. Wong tells the spellbinding tale of secret love and gender equality...an engrossing, thought provoking novel that will be enjoyed by all readers of quality fiction. Reader Views

Author Bio

Danielle Wong is an emerging author living in San Francisco. Writer by day and reader by night, she loves creating and consuming all forms of media. Beyond her love of writing, Danielle is a passionate traveler and photographer. She was fortunate enough to tag along on her fathers business trips during childhood, and has explored more than 25 different countries. Seeing so much of the world at a young age shaped her unique perspective on life. Her writing has been published on several websites, including The Huffington Post, USA Today, and Her Campus. She has a short story published in Be The Star You Are For Teens, and is currently working on her next novel.