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When the Stars Were All I Had

When the Stars Were All I Had

When the Stars Were All I Had is a moving collection of eight stories that explore the lasting impact of fleeting, transformative moments that change our lives forever.

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When the Stars Were All I Had

When the Stars Were All I Had is a moving collection of eight stories that explore the lasting impact of fleeting, transformative moments that change our lives forever.
A boy faces a life-altering choice as his family fractures in war-torn England. A woman’s split-second choice to rescue a stranded seagull rekindles a forgotten dream. The vicar’s children push the limits of the vicarage rules, sparking a cascade of misadventures. And a soldier casts his only lifeline to hope when he tosses a love letter from a moving train.
These stories by award-winning author Hilary Hauck invite readers to pause, reflect, and cherish the transient beauty of life’s most meaningful moments. In each tale, you’ll find echoes of the everyday magic that touches us all.

My story

I first tried to write a novel in my teenage years but the story came to an abrupt halt at the first sentence of Chapter Two. I simply didn’t know enough about the world to write that story.

So, I spent the next few decades exploring, discovering, and learning about this wonderful and crazy world.

I’ve climbed volcanoes, hiked mountains, swam in bioluminescence at night. I made a home in Italy, became a mum there, mastered the language, immersed myself in the culture, and even won a national karate championship.

Then I moved to the US where I picked back up my childhood dream and in 2021 that dream came true when From Ashes to Song was published!

It's been a joyride ever since. From Ashes to Song was nominated for the WCoNA Book of the Year. The Things We’ll Never Have won an Award of Excellence from the Historical Fiction Company and was a finalist for the 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Award.

I love connecting with you, readers, so I leaped at the chance to launch my own online store, removing the middleman and offering readers unique purchasing options, including autographed books.

However you discovered my books and wherever you purchase them, I hope you enjoy being transported to a different time and place. May the journey add a dash of joy and inspiration to your life!

Happy reading!

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