Sarah Bates is a storyteller at heart, an aspiring author captivated by strong female leads and the evolution of characters as they grow, struggle and change. 

When she's not lost in the world of words, Sarah loves traveling with her fiancé, Garrett, exploring new cuisines as a self-proclaimed foodie, and getting lost in a great book. Her stories are deeply influenced by her love of history, the complexities of the human heart, and the idea that love-no matter the odds-can change everything.

The Sea of Ash and Salt is her debut novel, a sweeping tale of memory, war, and a love powerful enough to defy even time itself.