From The Notebook to Safe Haven, Nicholas Sparks has written dozens of bestsellers, and his highly anticipated new novel, Counting Miracles, is out today. Woman’s World had the chance to exclusively catch up with Sparks ahead of the book’s release to talk about his story inspiration (from artwork to family!

It won’t take a miracle for Nicholas Sparks’ 24th novel to ride the top of the world’s best-selling book lists (spoiler alert, as of the publication of this writing, it’s

Sunday renowned novelist, screenwriter, and film producer Nicholas Sparks kicked of his tour for his new novel.The New Bern resident held a meet and greet with his fans at the New Bern Books-A-Million.

Sparks — who attended Notre Dame on a track and field scholarship and graduated magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree in business finance — will sign copies of his latest novel, “Counting Miracles” (Random House $30), at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Schuler Books, 7260 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield.