Colleen Oakley is the critically acclaimed author of BEFORE I GO and CLOSE ENOUGH TO TOUCH and the forthcoming YOU WERE THERE TOO. Colleen’s novels have been longlisted for the Southern Book Prize twice and shortlisted for the French Reader’s Prize. Her books have been translated into 18 languages, optioned for film and have received numerous accolades including: Indie Next List Pick Jan 2015 and March 2017, People magazine Best New Book, Us Weekly “Must” Pick, Library Journal Big Fiction Debut, and more.
A former magazine editor for Marie Claire and Women’s Health & Fitness, Colleen’s articles and essays have been featured in The New York Times, Ladies’ Home Journal, Women’s Health, Redbook, Parade, Woman’s Day, Fitness, Health, Marie Claire and Martha Stewart Weddings. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia’s school of journalism, Colleen currently lives in Smyrna with her husband, four kids and the world's biggest lapdog, Bailey.
Colleen will join us to discuss her new novel, You Were There Too. Based on carefully researched scientific studies of mutual dreaming and precognition, You Were There Too is the story of a young woman torn between the husband she loves and the man, literally, in her dreams.
Colleen's novels will be available to purchase from Riverstone Books at the event. You can preorder a copy of You Were There Too by calling Riverstone Books at 412-366-1001.