Contemporary coastal fiction set in Ocean City, Maryland.
Perfect for readers who enjoy Mary Kay Andrews and Elin Hilderbrand.

Ocean City Seagull Series, Book One Details
Welcome to Seagull Street: That Summer in Ocean City, Maryland (2025)
Paperback | Kindle | Kindle Unlimited | BookShop.org | Libby | Overdrive

Ocean City Seagull Series, Book Two Details
Back to Seagull Street: Senior Week in Ocean City, Maryland (2026)
Paperback | Kindle | Kindle Unlimited | BookShop.org
AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IngramSpark | BookShop.Org
100% human-written, edited, and designed. No AI.

Book 2 Cover Reveal!
Book Two Back Cover!
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Get a Signed Copy in Maryland and Delaware!
Now Available on Kindle Unlimited!

WELCOME TO SEAGULL STREET | BACK TO SEAGULL STREET

A message from Alissa
September 1, 2026

Dear Reader,

I’m so excited that Back to Seagull Street: Senior Week in Ocean City, Maryland is here! It’s available on Amazon (paperback, Kindle, Kindle Unlimited), Bookshop.org, and IngramSpark. Coming soon to indie shops in Maryland and Delaware.

I have three book launch events scheduled. Check back for details.

– Saturday, Sept. 12: Raggamuffin Boutique (24th Street, Ocean City, Maryland)
– Sunday, Sept. 13 (2-4PM): Caprichos Books (Snow Hill, Maryland)
– Saturday, Sept. 19 (11AM-2PM): Second Edition Books (Columbia, Maryland)

More Book 2 News:
Cover art blog post | Cover reveal blog post | Release date announcement | Back to Seagull Street Q&A | Kindle preorder link

Amazon Ocean City Seagull Series Book Listings:
The WTSS (paperback) hit #50 in the Contemporary American Fiction category and the Kindle version hit #11 in 2026.
– Paperback Editions ($17.99)
– Kindle Unlimited (Free with subscription)
– Welcome to Seagull Street Kindle ($5.99)
– Back to Seagull Street Kindle ($9.99)

IngramSpark Print-On-Demand: Print-on-demand paperback copies of Welcome to Seagull Street ($19.99) are available directly from IngramSpark (my printshop) and the book quality is better than what you get from Amazon. Note that all of my books sold at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and indie bookstores, are sourced from IngramSpark. Check back soon for Book Two links.

Library Digital Book: The ebook version of Welcome to Seagull Street is now back in library apps! Even if you’ve already read the book, I’d be so happy if you could request the book in your library app so other readers can discover it!

Bookshop.org Book Listing: When you purchase a book from Bookshop.org, you’re supporting local bookstores! (These books are sourced from IngramSpark.)

REVIEWS: If you’ve read WTSS or BTSS, please consider leaving a rating or review on Amazon or Goodreads. The only way more people will find the book is by having a lot of ratings! It’s the algorithm. If you’re wondering if you’ll like WTSS, please read my blog article, “Why we love the books we love.“

HUMAN-CRAFTED STORYTELLING: Every novel by Alissa Arford is written by the author, edited by professional human editors, and features original cover design created by human artists and designers. No generative AI is used in the writing, editing, or cover art of these books.

BOOK CLUB DISCUSSIONS: I’ve had a blast joining so many book club discussions either virtually or locally in Maryland over the past few months. If you’d like me to join, send email to alissa@alissaarford.com and I’ll check my availability. Here are some additional discussion questions for Welcome to Seagull Street to complement those in the book.

SUPPORT LOCAL BOOK SHOPS!
The following Maryland and Delaware bookshops sell signed copies of Welcome to Seagull Street. Note: before shopping, please contact the shop to make sure they have signed copies in stock!

Raggamuffin Boutique (24th Street, Ocean City, Maryland)
Book Cover Artist Marc Emond’s Shop!

Bethany Beach Books (99 Garfield Parkway, Delaware)

Second Edition Books (6490 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, Maryland)

Queen Takes Book (6955 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, Maryland)

Caprichos Books (110 W. Green St, Snow Hill, Maryland)

The Buzzed Word (118th Street, Ocean City, Maryland)

In the News: Check out my new interview with Canvas Rebel! A few months ago, I was interviewed for a new podcast called Beach Chair Chats. It’s available on Spotify and YouTube!

Early Book Reviews for Welcome to Seagull Street: That Summer in Ocean City, Maryland!

About the Author

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Alissa Arford is a Maryland-based writer, marketing strategist, and lifelong storyteller. A proud third-generation Terp, she earned both her journalism degree and executive MBA from the University of Maryland. Her career spans journalism, digital marketing, branding, and B2B technology, with leadership roles across tech consulting firms, SaaS companies, nonprofits, and higher education.

Through her marketing and strategy consulting work, she helps organizations clarify their message, build stronger brands, and develop marketing strategies that drive measurable growth. She advises B2B tech firms, Salesforce and HubSpot partners, and mission-driven organizations on brand positioning, content strategy, and demand generation.

Alissa is also the author of Welcome to Seagull Street, a novel inspired by the people, places, and traditions of Ocean City, Maryland, where many of her favorite childhood memories were made. Her writing blends nostalgia, community, and a touch of mystery… capturing the charm of Maryland’s beloved beach town and the stories that unfold there.

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