Welcome to Chapter 1 of The Sea Glass Journal.

This is where Tess’s journey begins — with quiet uncertainty, emotional weight, and the first subtle pull toward something more. It’s the beginning of a story about change, creativity, and what happens when life nudges you in a new direction.

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About This Chapter

Chapter 1 sets the tone for the entire book. You meet Tess at a moment in her life where things feel stuck — where she’s been working hard for a long time without a clear path forward.

There’s a quiet tension here. Not dramatic. Not explosive. Just that familiar feeling of knowing something needs to change… but not knowing how.

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A Note from Me

This chapter came from a very real place.

I’ve had seasons in my life where I was working hard every single day, doing everything I was “supposed” to do — and still feeling like I wasn’t moving forward.

Tess carries that same quiet weight at the beginning of this story.

But what I love about her is that even when she doesn’t see the path yet… she keeps going.

And sometimes, that’s where everything begins.

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About the Author

Kristin Omdahl is a designer, author, and creative entrepreneur known for her passion for storytelling, craftsmanship, and thoughtful living. After publishing over a thousand knit and crochet patterns and multiple books, The Sea Glass Journal marks her debut novel.

Her stories are inspired by coastal landscapes, quiet reflection, and the courage it takes to begin again.

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Begin the journey with Tess today.