Welcome to the Beyond Molasses Creek campaign! Nicole Seitz is recognized as one of today's best storytellers. Her books have been favorably reviewed by the Huffington Post, Booklist, Publisher's Weekly, and more. Romantic Times said, "Seitz writes an unforgettable coming-of-age story about love, loss and purpose. Read with an open mind and heart as you’re reminded that we all fit into the bigger picture of God’s plan. I hope there’s a sequel!", and we agree!

Nicole and her publisher, Thomas Nelson, are celebrating the release of Beyond Molasses Creek with a Fabulous "Friendship" Campaign! Nicole will be traveling state-to-state on a virtual book tour {2/1-2/16} and then wrapping up the festivities with a fun Facebook Party on March 16th. AND ... she's giving away a Kindle Touch and some of her own beautiful artwork - see below for details. 

More about Nicole:

Nicole Seitz is the author of several critically acclaimed novels - The Inheritance of Beauty, Saving Cicadas, A Hundred Years of Happiness, Trouble the Water, and The Spirit of Sweetgrass. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Journalism, and also has a degree in Illustration from Savannah College of Art & Design. Her paintings are featured on the covers of her books. Visit her at @NicoleSeitz, Facebook and www.nicoleseitz.com for more information.

More about Beyond Molasses Creek:

Three lives are bound by a single book . . . and the cleansing waters of Molasses Creek. Having traveled to the ends of the earth as a flight attendant, Ally Green has finally returned to the Lowcountry to bury her father as well as the past. But Vesey Washington is still living across the creek, and theirs is a complicated relationship—he was once her best friend . . . and also part of the reason she’s stayed away so long. When Ally discovers a message her father left behind asking her to quit running, it seems her past isn’t through with her yet.

As Ally’s wandering spirit wrestles with a deep longing to flee again, a young woman on the other side of the world escapes her life of slavery in the rock quarries of Nepal. A mysterious sketchbook leads Sunila Kunari to believe there’s more to her story than she’s ever been told, and she’s determined to follow the truth wherever it leads her.

A deep current intertwines the lives of these three souls, and a destiny of freedom, faith, and friendship awaits them all on the banks of Molasses Creek.

More about the Fabulous Friendship Facebook Party:

Nicole has woven a large story about faith, friendship and unexpected journeys. One reviewer has said that Beyond Molasses Creek is "a little like Eat, Pray, Love meets The Help". Intrigued? Read the book and join us at the "Friendship"  Facebook Party!  Join Nicole and friends on the evening of February 16th for a Facebook Author Chat Party. She'll be talking about Beyond Molasses Creek, throwing out some trivia and giving away great prizes - including a Kindle Touch, some of her beautiful artwork and a Book Club Prize Pack (10 copies for your book club/small group and a SKYPE chat with Nicole)!  RSVP today! Mark your calendar for 2/16/12 {5PM PST / 8PM EST} and come by for an evening of bookchat, making new friends and story sharing.

Blog Tour Schedule:

2/1

Patricia at It's Time To Read Mamaw This story is about sorrow, love, regrets, anticipation and forgiveness. It will make you cry, laugh and probably make you angry in some parts. There will also be celebrations of life and death. But most of all there is very much love, hope and faith in God.

2/2

Cafe Lily Book Reviews Interesting.

Beckie at By The Book Beyond Molasses Creek is first and foremost a wonderful story. Beautifully written, its setting and characters immediately pull you in. It is a novel of things lost and found that will keep you thinking long after the covers have been closed.

2/3

Brenda at WV Stitcher Well developed characters.

Sharon's Garden of Book Reviews This is a thoughtful and beautiful novel, meant to be savored and mulled over. I feel privileged to have read it and I highly recommend it.

Renee at Black 'n Gold Girl's Book Spot I was pleasantly surprised that it was pretty gut-wrenching and covered a lot from interracial relationships, death, single motherhood in the '70s to child labor.

Tammi at Our Homeschooling Pilgrimage I thought Nicole’s descriptions were very good and I could see the scenes and the people within the pages.

2/4

Tracye at A Heart Poured Out In “Beyond Molasses Creek” Nicole Seitz has done a masterful job of writing artfully! From the very first page, I was pulled in. I can not really tell you exactly what it is about her style… I simply connected with it and did not want to be away from it for very long.

Theresa at Just One More Paragraph "Beyond Molasses Creek" is an engrossing and enjoyable read that was difficult to put down.

Kim at Window To My World This story doesn’t have an overtly strong spiritual message. However, if you come to the story with the understanding that no event in our lives takes God by surprise, and that He uses all things for our good and His glory, then you will appreciate the wholeness of this story.

2/6

Vic's Media Room  Ms. Seitz has done a great job in the telling of this story and is to be commended especially for her treatment of racism and prejudice.

Chat With Vera The book is written by an excellent story teller and her wordsmithing is delightful - a real pleasure to read.

Janet at Along the Way Overall, this is a fantastic story that I highly recommend.

2/7

Lindsay at Live To Read ~Krystal The reader will be absorbed into the book, it is very difficult to put the book down.

Whitney at Rambles of a SAHM From the beginning pages I fell in love with this novel. It reads like a classic Southern fiction tale. The story is beautifully written about a very sad time in our country’s history. Throughout the narrative you are swept between Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and Kathmandu, Nepal. Ms. Seitz’s way with words puts you right in the midst of these complex places. In my opinion this one is going to hang around for a long time.

Edward at Summitt Book Reviews If you’re looking for a book you won’t want to put down, it’s Beyond Molasses Creek. Nicole Seitz takes a unique idea and weaves it into a delightful tale that is a quick and easy read. I whizzed through it and enjoyed every page.

Cindy's Book Reviews Nicole Seitz has a wonderful talent to describe scenes and characters to the point that you can picture them in your mind.

2/8

Crystal at Cinnamon Hollow “ Beyond Molasses Creek “, by Nicole Seitz, is one of those books that thoroughly shows you how different lives lived side-by-side, especially in the deep south, can be. It also shows you that cultures around the world can be vastly different yet intertwined at the same time. I was captivated by the characters in this story.

Lydia at The overweight Bookshelf Nicole Seitz is a wordsmith who understand that a single well-placed word can alter the whole feeling of a sentence or tone of dialogue.

Katie at Legacy of a Writer The writing style was well done...vivid and emotion filled. Nicole Seitz did a great job on this—bringing the deep passion and emotions onto the page.

Lauri at Knits Reads and Reviews All in all a good book, the characters were well developed and the plot was interesting. I had fun learning about each of the 3 characters, their personalities, their past, their thoughts and feeling.

Courtney's Chitter Chatter What I loved most about this book was the stories of the past from all these characters and how it affects their futures. I was dying to see how it would all come together!! I loved the growth that we got to experience with Ally and also with Sunila!

Jill at Book, Books Everywhere I loved the mystery presented by the cover and spent quite a bit of time wondering how the three lives were going to come together. As the pieces started to fall into place I really appreciated how faith, doubts, loss and love were woven together into this story about the past and the present and how they fit together.

2/9

Brooke at I blog 4 books Overall, the story is incredibly poignant. Seitz addresses tough issues—racism, human trafficking, single parenting, loss, death. She handles each topic realistically and with great sensitivity. I would recommend Beyond Molasses Creek to anyone looking for a deep, emotional story

Paula at Grace Reign Beautiful, and redemptive, Beyond Molasses Creek had slipped into my soul and become a part of me.

Joan at Book Reviews from an Avid Reader This novel grabbed me at the first chapter and didn't let go until the final page. 

Maggie at Tethered Mommy I am a sucker for Southern fiction and this book played right into that soft spot.

2/10

Jill at Frugal Plus 

Marg at Simply Shop and Save From the very beginning, reading the prologue of ‘Beyond Molasses Creek’, I was hooked on this book and had to keep reading.

Tina at Giving N Sharing

Tammy Is Blessed I really enjoyed this book and, in fact, read it in one sitting.

Ruth at This, That and the Other Thing I read a couple of chapters of Beyond Molasses Creek aloud because the language was just that beautiful. Nicole Seitz can really make words sing.

2/11

Pattie at Fresh-Brewed Writer The language is evocative and beautiful and, in places, haunting. I enjoyed reading the story.

Becky at Christian Chick's Thoughts Beyond Molasses Creek is a book to be savored.

Angela at All Grown Up?

Donna at Books and Such This is a wonderful story of love, loss, and forgiveness. Nicole Seitz crafts a story that draws the reader in with vibrant characters and realistic situations.

Melanie at A Year of Jubilee Reviews After reading this book straight through, the first word I said was 'Outstanding'!

Sharon at A I dream of writing for God I got attached to several of the characters. I would actually read this one a second time.

2/13

Carrie at Farming On Faith This book causes much reflection and makes one thankful for the world we live in today.

Kelli at The Zen of Motherhood Nicole Seitz's Beyond Molasses Creek is an aptly named tale. It unfolds smooth, sweet, and slow until you are completely immersed in Ally's story. Ally and Vesey are beautifully developed characters, and Seitz does a masterful job of placing them in the context of their place and time. Beyond Molasses Creek is not a romance; it's a love story that will take you completely by surprise.

Renee at Doorkeeper For me, Ally’s story is a cautionary tale of how choices which begin as temporary fixes for pain or confusion can transform our lives into very sad journeys. I was glad when the threads of hope the author sprinkled throughout this novel eventually blossomed into a joyful ending.

Kathleen at KD Quilts Beyond Molasses Creek is such a unique book in the way Nicole Seitz planned out and wrote the storyline tying together three very different lives.

Lena at A Christian Writer's World Author interview and book giveaway.

2/14

Jacque at Good Family Reads The writing takes you to another time and lets you see deep inside the minds of her characters. If you are looking for a book with more meaning and depth, be sure to add this to your winter reading list. This book is about the past and finding forgiveness and learning to have faith in God.

Amber at Seasons of Humility Creative, bold, and moving, Beyond Molasses Creek is a unique read.

Casey at Writing for Christ The novel is a masterful writing creation.

Laurel at Let's Go on a Picnic! I found it to be a very entertaining book with unforgettable characters.

Deb at Just Short of Crazy Not many books cause me to feel the heartbreak of the characters, but Ms. Seitz writes so poetic that you can’t help but feel what the characters are feeling. Just as I felt their torment I also felt their joy. Once I started reading Beyond Molasses Creek I was unable to put it down. I really recommend adding this book to your “to be read” list. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Maureen's Musings As I got going in this book, I could not put it down. I recommend this as quite an eye opener, and how you want this to end, it most likely doesn't.

2/15

Michelle at Life in Review I very highly recommend this book! The writing is exquisite and the story hooked me from the very start.

Jennifer at A Heart Full of Love Beyond Molasses Creek by Nicole Seitz is a thought-provoking book that sucked me in right from the beginning. The characters are well-developed and sympathetic.

Amber at Living at the Whitehead's Zoo Molasses Creek takes you with Ally as her life falls apart and as she rebuilds it. Love notes from heaven, tears, and compassion this book shares some emotional journeys.

Preslaysa at The Literary Mama What a beautiful story. The characterization was top notch.

Ariel at The Librarian's Bookshelf I LOVED this book.

Anna at The Cross Is All

Lauren at 5 Minutes for Books I recommend Nicole Sietz’s Beyond Molasses Creek.

Alena at Little Bit Of Wonderful I loved this book! Nicole has a very unique method of storytelling that drew me in from the first few sentences, and she consistently delivered throughout the entire book.

Aprils Lifestyle Show Nicole Seitz had me after the first chapter, then you begin to read about Sunila's story and you cannot put the book down. You want this girl to escape and find her roots. You will enjoy this read with it's emotional roller coaster ride.

JHS at Colloquium Every so often a book draws its reader so completely into the story that the reader both wants to read feverishly to find out how the story ends and is simultaneously sad upon reading the last word because that means that the wonderful relationship he/she is enjoying with the characters and their experiences has concluded. Beyond Molasses Creek is precisely such a book.

2/16

Michelle at Beyond The Silver and The Gold Nicole Seitz has written a masterful work of art (if it can be called as such) in Beyond Molasses Creek . I've gotten to know each of the characters very well. I lived with their pain and their joy. I cried as they finally discovered their truths. This is a beautiful story of love, self-discovery, friendship and family.

Carlybird's Home Beyond Molasses Creek is a very good book. It is different from many of the books I read and that is a good thing. There is a lot of emotion and a lot of issues to be dealt with, but Nicole does it beautifully.

Kaylea at My Scrappy Life In all, this is an interesting read. This review introduced me to a new writer. I enjoyed Seitz's writing style and plan to look into her other novels.

Deborah at A Bookish Libraria~The Bookish Dame Reviews I recommend this book to those who enjoy an author of intelligence and fine storytelling. And to those who enjoy a woman's story...one with a strong woman character who is capable of overcoming adversity and loss to find her way "home." Like I did, you may come to love the waters of Molasses Creek, and you may find a word of inspiration there.

Reviews By Molly Beyond Molasses Creek is both a dramatically complex read AND a light, refreshing read. It’s not often you find a book that can be BOTH of those things in such way that the reader never looses interest. This book is wonderfully written in a style that will win your heart, your mind, your soul. Filled wonderful messages between the lines, you’ll loose your heart to Molasses Creek!

Mary's Cup of Tea You really need to get the book and read it! It is heartbreaking and sad, but also will make you cheer. 

Janet at Along the Way The main focus in this story is one of timeless and unconditional friendship. No matter what happened throughout the years for Allie and Vesey, their strong roots and camaraderie is quietly and simply celebrated. Overall, this is a fantastic story that I highly recommend.