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Category: Writing

Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Influencers

As I pack books, I’ve been mulling a question that stumped me on my Lake & Prairie Book Tour last summer. I had just given a presentation and read from my memoir, The Same Moon, in front of a packed house — at least 90 percent friends and family — at my hometown bookstore, the Fargo Zandbroz. Having lived in Washington state for 18 years, … Continue reading Influencers

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJuly 30, 20202 Comments
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Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Write Your Story: Things

Writing in times of stress can be cathartic. This writing prompt suggests finding a story in something you can actually touch. Continue reading Write Your Story: Things

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJuly 1, 2020September 26, 20212 Comments
featured, Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Video: The Same Moon is back — new edition

The Same Moon is here in a new edition, including an all-new epilogue. It’s a story of encouragement and hope — and a little escape to 1990s Japan! Continue reading Video: The Same Moon is back — new edition

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJune 18, 2020September 1, 2021Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

This is getting real! The paperback cover is set

I just received the final version of the paperback wrap — and learned I can offer readers a discount code for The Same Moon! Continue reading This is getting real! The paperback cover is set

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJune 15, 2020June 15, 20202 Comments
Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Book tour: A time to reflect

My July book tour took me back to the place and supportive people who gave me my start. Continue reading Book tour: A time to reflect

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerSeptember 3, 2019December 10, 2021
Quotes, Writing, Yoga

To know and be known

“I don’t care about the Grammys or nothing like that, just that the people know who I am.” That’s what 72-year-old Arthur Dubois said when asked about his hopes for his music. Continue reading To know and be known

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerMarch 9, 2019March 9, 2019

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A cartoon sandwich -- two slices of bread frame a pair of blue eyes with eyelashes and stylized ingredients. Below the sandwich is the phrase Sandwich Season.
Exploring the burdens and blessings of life in the sandwich generation—juggling the needs of my parents and son with special needs—and encouraging others in similar seasons. (Join me on Substack.)

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Retired newsletter

Looking for Loon Landing / Same Loon? Here’s the archive of posts, including:

  • writing tips & prompts
  • Japan
  • food
  • faith
  • Minnesota
  • family
  • news about The Same Moon, my Japan memoir (Camphor Press, 2020)

Retired blog

  • I’m in Sandwich Season now March 23, 2025
  • Halloween in Japan: 2024 October 31, 2024
  • Same Moon apparel is 50% off today November 14, 2023

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