Seeking Sasha: Received a 4+ star review, making it an IndieReader Approved title.
Following find an interview with author Laura Frost:
1. What is the name of the book and when was it published?
Seeking Sasha is being released on February 10, 2026
2. What’s the book’s first line?
“Heavy clouds and rotting fences loomed as she forced her legs to keep moving.”
3. What’s the book about? Give us the “pitch”.
Sasha changes her name and personality each time she uproots to a new town, a trail of bad decisions following her as she tries to force herself into a credible life. Her fragile façade shatters when she bumps into Cole, the one person she did not want to leave behind ten years ago. When Cole uncovers the truth of Sasha’s false life, Sasha is propelled down a dangerous road where even her best lies may not be enough to save her.
4. What inspired you to write the book? A particular person? An event?
I was sitting at a hotel bar working on another novel when a man sat down next to me and started up conversation. He asked my name, where I lived, and what I did for work, and it dawned on me that I could tell him anything about myself and he would be none the wiser. I told him only truths, but this thought sparked the idea of a character who makes up names and background stories about herself. In that moment, Sasha was born. As my husband was a police officer at the time, I wanted to bring a police aspect into the story, and that’s where Cole’s character came from.
5. What’s the main reason someone should really read this book?
Seeking Sasha is great for readers looking to become consumed by a story, for those who love suspense, and for book clubs that are looking for a compelling character study. I have been told by readers and reviewers that Seeking Sasha is a highly suspenseful page-turner.
6. What’s the most distinctive thing about the main character? Who-real or fictional-would you say the character reminds you of?
The most distinctive thing about Sasha is that she avoids being Sasha at all costs. As she is trying to outrun a traumatic childhood, she introduces herself as different names, and she leans into various personality types to help her navigate difficult situations. Sasha is similar to Anna Delvey, the woman who charmed others into believing she was someone with money and status (portrayed on Netflix’s Inventing Anna). The difference between the two is whereas Anna was looking for financial gain, Sasha is simply using names and personalities to avoid facing who she truly is.
7. When did you first decide to become an author?
I have been dabbling in writing my entire life, but I started writing novels about ten years ago as a way to navigate the emotional challenges of dealing with a life-threatening experience my husband had faced. Novel writing got its hooks into me and I haven’t stopped writing since.
8. Is this the first book you’ve written?
Seeking Sasha is the second book I’ve written but the first one to be published. I have written two other novels since, and both are currently in various stages of revisions and editing.
9. What do you do for work when you’re not writing?
I run my busy household, helping my active kids navigate all the important things they have going on in their lives and supporting their dreams any way I can. I am also a returning judge for the international writing contest, Writing Battle.
10. How much time do you generally spend on your writing?
I try to write at least one hour every day, but that can vary quite a bit depending on what else I have going on in my life.
11. What’s the best and the hardest part of being an indie?
I love the greater freedom of being able to share stories that might not fit the mold for mainstream book sales, and I really enjoy meeting all sorts of wonderful people who help me along my writing and publishing journey. The hardest part is navigating certain aspects of promotions and marketing.
12. What’s a great piece of advice that you can share with fellow indie authors?
Believe in where you’re headed. Writing and publishing is such a competitive industry, but there is an audience out there for you. Put your head down, remember your why, trust the process, and never give up on yourself or your craft.
13. Is there something in particular that motivates you (fame? fortune?)
I am driven by emotion and connection. I publish to connect with others, and to hopefully have an emotional impact through my words.