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For many years I was American Thought Editor, columnist and frequent contributor of articles for USA Today Magazine, which (as have all too many nonprofits) ceased due to lack of funding. Other publications include St. Anthony Messenger, The Priest, and the Journal of Counseling and Development.
I am venturing now into the world of fiction, launching a series based in the fictional west-central Florida town of Sunflower Beach. The first novel, Falling Feathers, was released in August 2025. In Falling Feathers, Alex, a middle-aged librarian, wife and mother, tries to reclaim her life despite the constant interference of family and friends trying to be “helpful.” I hope you enjoy!
Falling Feathers
By Dolores Puterbaugh
The second novel in the series, Never Just One, focuses on Beth, Alex’s daughter-in-law, who seems to have the perfect life, and slowly discovers that, when it comes to lies, there is never just one. Never Just One was published in November, 2025.
Never Just One
By Dolores Puterbaugh
The third novel in the series, The Year of Chaos, focuses on Gloria and her struggle to deal with multiple life changes and a traumatic childhood.
The Year of Chaos
By Dolores Puterbaugh
The fourth book in the series, a collection of short stories about Sunflower Beach characters familiar and new, is coming out October 1, 2026.
In Postcards from Sunflower Beach, In twelve short stories set in fictional Sunflower Beach, In Postcards from Sunflower Beach, familiar faces and places and new characters interweave through twelve stories encompassing several generations. The owner of the Mr. Twisty ice cream shop reflects on his life. A business owner’s lie results in months of public humiliation. MaryAnn cares for her husband during his disappearance into dementia. Matt, Tim, their family, friends and a priest wrestle with questions of faith, love and what it means to be family. Aidan meets and marries Rachel despite family concerns in the US and Ireland – and eventually their daughter starts a rumpus of her own. Jonah grudgingly comes home for a Christmas visit, and can’t make sense of the changes he sees. Dr. Sam, Will, Andrea and other therapists meet monthly, giving a glimpse into the challenges unique to small-town life. Gloria terrifies Veronica with an invitation to lunch. An abused and abandoned teenager dares to accept kindness. Victor helps his wife through cancer and finds spiritual healing. Grieving Katie and broken-hearted Rafael meet – and only Phil the bartender knows if it was just luck. And, at Evelyn’s European Salon, Evelyn ponders retirement and her salon’s reputation as the town gossip hub.
The Sunflower Beach series is available on Amazon, other online booksellers and of course available for order at your favorite indy bookseller! They are available at a reduced price from the links on this page.
Nonfiction Titles:
Nonfiction titles are available on Amazon.
If you have questions or comments about the books, please be in touch! My dedicated email author-related work is:
I hope you enjoy the books!
Dolores Puterbaugh 