where love lies
a novel
About the Book
He loves you. He loves you not.
When Ella Davidson’s world is turned upside down, and she is forced to transition from her picture-perfect all-American life to two years of mandatory military service abroad, the last thing on her mind is finding love. Then she meets the officer in charge of her unit, Liam Levine. Mysterious, confident on the verge of cocky, and unbearably gorgeous, Liam is everything Ella never knew she needed. And the spark between them? Magnetic. Undeniable. Dangerous. But as she and Liam navigate their secret love affair, Ella finds out that Liam is hiding a secret of his own—one that could ruin them both. Building to an unforgettably emotional climax, Where Love Lies delves into the longings and lies of falling in love, the slippery slope of controlling relationships, and the strength it takes to find your own voice, reminding us of how hard it is to let go when everything in you wants to keep holding on.
Available Everywhere Books Are Sold
August 20, 2024
Praise
“Where Love Lies is an emotional roller coaster of heart-pounding romance, chilling control, and one woman’s dramatic journey to reclaim her own power. Ella is a character you’ll never forget.”
Leigh Stein
Best-selling author of Self Care
Imagine living the life of a wealthy American teenager when suddenly your parents move you to another country where you’re forced to enroll in the army. Such is the story of Ella Davidson, whose journey of self-discovery is deftly explored by debut author Raz Tal Schenirer. Where Love Lies is a gripping and emotional novel that had me hooked from page one.
Jessica Saunders
Author of Love, Me
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About the Author
Raz Tal Schenirer
Raz holds an MFA from Columbia University. She is founder of the dating advice column, Smart Girl Knows. Her work has appeared in Elite Daily, The Rumpus, and Betches, among other publications. Where Love Lies is her first novel.
Visit her online at smartgirlknows.com or on Instagram @razschenirer
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Consulting
Have you always wanted to write your own book? Do you have a story idea you can’t stop thinking about? A personal experience that you have to turn into a novel or memoir?
I work one-on-one with ambitious writers who are serious about turning their dream of writing a book into a reality. From early brainstorming to final manuscript, I help writers turn their seeds of ideas into finished stories.
I am one of the few writing coaches who is also a published author and working writer. I earned a Master’s in Fine Arts from Columbia University in writing, and published my own bestselling novel, Where Love Lies. I’ve written for Elite Daily, The Rumpus, and Forbes, amongst others, and I closely follow the book and publishing worlds so that I’m able to give my clients the most effective, efficient advice they can actually use.
WHAT I OFFER
- One-on-one book coaching
- Editing and professional feedback
- Manuscript development
- Book proposal development
- Query letter writing
- Connections with literary writing and publishing worlds
HOW TO WORK WITH ME
There are three routes we can take:
1. Weekly Creative Consultations
One-on-one weekly sessions where we discuss your ideas, plot direction, character development, and writing pages for you to stay inspired and on track.
2. The Co-Author Experience
Bring your ideas, and I’ll help shape them into a story. We’ll outline, co-write, and refine your manuscript together. We’ll meet weekly to brainstorm and move forward in actual writing.
3. Full Book Development
An end-to-end service: concepting, ghostwriting, editing, and publishing strategy, including working on query letters and pitching to literary agents. full support.
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Contact
Contact Raz using the form below. You can also visit her online at smartgirlknows.com or on Instagram @razschenirer
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