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In our latest chat on the Historical Bookworm Show, bestselling and Christy-award winning author Sarah Sundin returns to share about her newest release, Midnight on the Scottish Shore. Known for her engrossing World War II novels, Sarah delves into not just the historical intricacies woven throughout her story but also the deeply threaded spiritual and personal themes.

Today's guest on the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is prolific author Sarah Sundin. Sarah's writing mostly focuses on Christian historical WW2 fiction, and her latest novel is called ‘Midnight on the Scottish Shore'. Tune in to hear about the work and passion that goes into crafting engaging historical fiction and much more!Order Midnight on the Scottish Shore at https://www.sarahsundin.com/books/midnight-on-the-scottish-shore/ Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Sarah Sundin joins us this week to chat about her new book, Midnight on the Scottish Shore. We talk about how different the hero and heroine are and how much time she spends developing the characters before she writes, about the different faith journeys in different books, and her trip to Scotland. Patrons get to hear me try to stump Sarah. Midnight on the Scottish Shore by Sarah SundinIn a time of war, danger lurks beneath the water--and in the depths of the human heartAs the German war machine devours the Netherlands, the only way Cilla van der Zee can survive the occupation is to do the unthinkable--train to become a spy for the Nazis. Once dispatched to Britain, she plans to abandon her mission and instead aid the Allies. But her scheme is thwarted when naval officer Lt. Lachlan Mackenzie finds her along the Scottish shore and turns her in to be executed.Yet perhaps she is more useful alive than dead. British intelligence employs her to radio misleading messages to Germany from the lighthouse at Dunnet Head in Scotland--messages filled with naval intelligence Lachlan must provide. If the war is to be won, Lachlan and Cilla must work together. But how can he trust a woman who arrived on his shores as a tool of the enemy--a woman certain to betray both him and the Allied cause?Get your copy of Midnight on the Scottish Shore by Sarah Sundin.Meet Sarah:My novels explore the drama, daring, and romance of the World War II era. My latest novel Midnight on the Scottish Shore received a starred review from Library Journal and is a bestseller. The bestselling Embers in the London Sky received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal. The bestselling The Sound of Light was a finalist for both the Christy Award and the Carol Award, Until Leaves Fall in Paris received the 2022 Christy Award, When Twilight Breaks and The Land Beneath Us were Christy Award finalists, and The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award.When I'm not writing…my husband and I enjoy traveling and taking our two rescue dogs for lengthy walks. I teach Sunday school and women's Bible studies, and I speak to community, church, and writers' groups. I also serve as c0-director of the West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Visit my speaking page for more information.Visit Sarah Sundin's website.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Naomi Stephens is a first-time guest on the podcast, but this isn't her first book. She stops by to chat about her latest release, The Burning of Rosemont Abbey. We talked about why she chose to set it in 1956, what she loves about the fashion of the time, and how she was able to write a mystery that has a lightness to it. Patrons will learn what her favorite place to live has been.The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi StephensEveryone in Wilbeth Green has something to hide, but she's about to uncover their secrets.1956: In a quiet English village, the smoldering ruins of Rosemont Abbey have set the residents' tongues wagging, and everyone is quick to accuse troublemaker Paul Everly of the crime of arson. Paul has vanished without a trace, leaving only his plucky twin sister, Louisa, certain of his innocence. Fueling her conviction is an inexplicable connection--she felt her twin's death an hour before the abbey went up in flames.Armed with nothing but her wit and her keen sense of intuition, Louisa embarks on her own investigation, challenging the dubious townspeople and the disdain of her aunt and uncle. Even Inspector Malcolm Sinclair, once Paul's closest friend, warns Louisa to abandon her pursuit. But Louisa is determined to solve a murder no one else believes was committed, even if it means unraveling secrets that could shake Wilbeth Green to its core."A thrilling and beautifully written tale from start to finish, filled with a strong sense of time, deft characterization, and more than enough twists to keep one guessing. Readers will be as hard-pressed as I was to put this one down once they begin."--ANNA LEE HUBER, USA Today bestselling author"What an absolute delight of a novel! Naomi Stephens has a new fan in me!"--SARAH SUNDIN, Christy Award-winning author"An English murder mystery set in the 1950s, plus a friends (and sometimes enemies)-to-more romance? Naomi Stephens is an author to watch!"--JULIE KLASSEN, bestselling authorGet a copy of The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens.Naomi Stephens is a bookworm turned teacher turned writer. She received a B.A. in English from Concordia University in Ann Arbor and an M.A. in English from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. ​Her first novel, Shadow among Sheaves, was an Inspy Award shortlist contender and winner of the 2020 Carol Award in Debut Fiction. In bookstores, Naomi gravitates towards 19th-century British novels—the broodier the better (i.e., Jane Eyre)—but she can also be found perusing the young adult, mystery, and fantasy sections. Anything that keeps her turning pages past midnight!​ ​Though she's called many places home over the years, she currently lives in New York with her husband, her two children, and a rascal of a dog named Sherlock. When not writing or having adventures with her family, she can be found drinking tea, practicing photography, and pining for London.Visit Naomi's website.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.The future of WWII fiction? Is it still popular or is it on its way out? This week, I trace the rise of the genre, why it's popular, who is writing it, and what does it look like in the coming years. Join me as I talk about one of my favorite subjects! Some of the authors we discussed in the episode:Melanie Dobson     Memories of Glass     The Winter RoseCathy Gohkle     The Medallion     Saving AmelieLynn Austin    Chasing Shadows     If I Were You     A Woman's Place   This is the one I forgot the name of during the show. Sarah Sundin     The Sound of Light     Embers in the London Sky     Midnight on the Scottish ShoreKristy Cambron     The Butterfly and the Violin     A Sparrow at Terezin     The British Booksellers     The French KitchenBrock and Bodie Thorne     The Zion Covenant      The Zion ChroniclesJohnnie Alexander     When Memory Whispers     The Cryptographers Dilemma     Where Treasure HidesAmanda Barratt     My Dearest Dietrich     The White Rose Resists     Within These Walls of Sorrow     The Warsaw SistersLiz Tolsma   What I Would Tell You     What I Promise You     What I Left for You    

Best-selling award-winning novelist Sarah Sundin, author of beloved World War II stories, never had an ambition to write. She trained as a pharmacist, she was perfectly happy as a pharmacist, and then she had a dream that wouldn't let her go. She started jotting down her dream story in pencil in a kiddies notebook and six months later she had 700 pages... Hi I'm you host Jenny Wheeler and today on Binge Reading Sarah talks about her latest daring, dramatic and romantic story, Embers in The London Sky, exploring the war through the eyes of a mother who has lost her child, and a BBC journalist who knows reporting the truth will take him deep into the flames. She tells all about that vivid dream that started it all, and recollects her own family connections with the war we just can't seem to forget. Our Giveaway - Romance Our giveaway this week is Enemies To Lovers Clean and Wholesome romance. If you can't resist a good Enemies to Lovers story this one is for you!  Details of where to find the links to these books are in the show notes for this episode, and in the newsletter I send out with each podcast. If you want to join that just go to our website, the joys of binge reading.com. DOWNLOAD FREE ROMANCE ​https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/INO60jP77KiIo9VCVyGS Buy me a coffee and support the show You can support the production costs for the show by buying me a cup of coffee at Buy Me A buymeacoffee.com/jennywheelx  For the cost of a cup of coffee every now and then you can make a big difference! BUY ME A COFFEE And remember – if you enjoy the show leave us a review so others will find us too. Links To Things We Talked About American war correspondent Edward R. Murrow:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_R._Murrow Some of Murrow's WWII broadcasts: London: First Night of the Blitz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVXmJC6mPEk From a London Rooftop during the Blitz  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za2Lus0CkRc From Buchenwald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlhQvPfYSXk Lofoten Island Raid  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q60pIny5WSo Lofoten Raid:  https://www.royalmarineshistory.com/post/operation-claymore#: Lend-Lease Bill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lend-Lease Holly Varni, On Moonberry Lake; https://www.hollyvarni.com/ On Moonberry Lake  https://www.hollyvarni.com/hollys-books/ German Abwher; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abwehr Scottish selkie; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selkie Introducing author Sarah Sundin Sarah Sundin, inspirational World War II fiction author Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Sarah. Hello there, Sarah, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with. Sarah Sundin: Thank you, Jenny. It's great to be here. Jenny Wheeler: Sarah, you've been writing these World War II dramas with lots of romance and adventure in them as well since about 2010. But before that, you were a pharmacist. That's what your training was in. I wonder how you made that switch, and why you were interested in doing so. Sarah Sundin: Honestly, I wasn't interested in doing so. I was a pharmacist. I enjoyed my job. I, I had small children at the time, and one of the beauties of pharmacy was I was able to do a lot of part-time work. I only worked one day a week and I was able to be at home with my kids. I thought I had the perfect career and then I had an idea for a story. It actually came to me in a dream and I had to write it. I never had anything like that happen to me ever before in my life. I'd always been a reader and all little girls who love to read, imagine themselves writing a book. But I never took it seriously, any more than I did becoming a ballerina. I loved doing ballet, but becoming an author that was, not gonna happen. I never pursued it at all. I love pharmacy. I had this a story idea and I had no idea what I was doing. I'd taken two classes in English in college because I was majoring in che...

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Sarah Sundin joins us today, and I'm always so pleased to welcome her to the show. Along with talking about her new novel, Embers in the London Sky, we chat about the history of the BBC, refugees in Britain during the war, the cat who makes an appearance in the story, and her travel bucket list. Patrons get to hear about the pets who rule her roost. Embers in the London Sky by Sarah SundinAs the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940, Aleida van der Zee Martens escapes to London to wait out the Occupation. Separated from her three-year-old son, Theo, in the process, the young widow desperately searches for her little boy even as she works for an agency responsible for evacuating children to the countryside.When German bombs set London ablaze, BBC radio correspondent Hugh Collingwood reports on the Blitz, eager to boost morale while walking the fine line between truth and censorship. But the Germans are not the only ones Londoners have to fear as a series of murders flame up amid the ashes. The deaths hit close to home for Hugh, and Aleida needs his help to locate her missing son. As they work together, they grow closer and closer, both to each other and the answers they seek. But with bombs falling and continued killings, they may be running out of time.Get your copy of Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin.Learn more about Sarah:Although I came from a home wallpapered in books,I only briefly envisioned myself as a writer. Instead, I studied chemistry in college and earned my doctorate in pharmacy. Not until I was a young mother did I start writing seriously.Family tales drew me to the World War II era.My grandfather, Frederick Stewart, served as a pharmacist's mate (medic) in the US Navy, and my great-uncle, Roderick Stewart, flew a B-17 Flying Fortress in Australia and England—and flew into Pearl Harbor during the attack.My grandfather, Frederick Stewart, at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, April 1944.My novels explore the drama, daring, and romance of the World War II era. My most recent novel, Embers in the London Sky, received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal. The Sound of Light was a 2023 Christy Award finalist, received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal, and is a bestseller. The bestselling Until Leaves Fall in Paris received the 2022 Christy Award and was a semi-finalist for the Carol Award. When Twilight Breaks and The Land Beneath Us were Christy Award finalists, and The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award.When I'm not writing…my husband and I enjoy traveling and taking our two rescue dogs for lengthy walks. I teach Sunday school and women's Bible studies, and I speak to community, church, and writers' groups. I also serve as co-director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Visit my speaking page for more information.Oh, and I also had the privilege of flying in a B-17 Flying Fortress! I blogged about this incredible experience here.Visit Sarah Sundin's website.

If you know me, you know I have loved to read since my days in the little red schoolhouse. I love to read everything. Devotionals to challenge me, scholarly texts to enrich me, and historical fiction to take me places I have never been or could never go. Today, I have the privilege of talking with one of my favorite historical fiction authors, Sarah Sundin. For those of you who don't know her, she is the author of over a dozen novels exploring the drama, daring, and romance of the World War II era. Lean in and listen to Sarah's incredible story and grab her latest novel, Embers in the London Sky: (WWII Historical Fiction with Mystery, Suspense, and Clean Romance).Connect with Sarah Sundin on her website at https://www.sarahsundin.com/The Significant Women podcast is full of personal stories, dynamic hope, and sage wisdom from women who have gleaned all that they can from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. They aren't significant because of their fame or success…they are significant because Jesus is in the details of their lives.Connect with Carol McLeod at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Sarah Sundin joins us for a chat about family recipes, writing WW2, and her latest release Embers in the London Sky. Don't forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

If WW2 historical novels are on your radar, you don't want to miss this chat with author Sarah Sundin. We're talking about her newest novel Embers in the London Sky. On this spoiler free episode, you'll hear about the Sarah's writing journey, her research process, and her skill in historical fiction! Books Mentioned: Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin Connect with Jamie: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahsundinauthor/⁠ Website: https://www.sarahsundin.com/ Connect with Meagan: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/faithandfables/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://facebook.com/faithandfablespodcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8953622-meagan⁠

Listen in as Jaime Jo Wright chats with Sarah Sundin about her latest WWII release! As the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940, Aleida van der Zee Martens escapes to London to wait out the Occupation. Separated from her three-year-old son, Theo, in the process, the young widow desperately searches for her little boy even as she works for an agency responsible for evacuating children to the countryside.When German bombs set London ablaze, BBC radio correspondent Hugh Collingwood reports on the Blitz, eager to boost morale while walking the fine line between truth and censorship. But the Germans are not the only ones Londoners have to fear as a series of murders flame up amid the ashes.The deaths hit close to home for Hugh, and Aleida needs his help to locate her missing son. As they work together, they grow closer and closer, both to each other and the answers they seek. But with bombs falling and continued killings, they may be running out of time.

In today's NEW episode, Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with bestselling World War II novelist, Sarah Sundin.  In this episode, Sarah will share with us her newest novel Embers in the London Sky, which explores the war through the eyes of a mother who has been separated from her beloved child and through a BBC correspondent who knows that reporting the truth will take him deep into the flames.  The post MMP #1025: Embers in the London Sky first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In today's NEW episode, Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with bestselling World War II novelist, Sarah Sundin.  In this episode, Sarah will share with us her newest novel Embers in the London Sky, which explores the war through the eyes of a mother who has been separated from her beloved child and through a BBC correspondent who knows that reporting the truth will take him deep into the flames.  The post MMP #1025: Embers in the London Sky first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Today it's so much fun to introduce you to Sarah Sundin and Amanda Barratt. These two write amazing World War II fiction, the kind that pulls you in, yanks out your heart, and leaves you thinking hard about what you've read. They each illuminate different parts of the war and are meticulous at bringing the details of real stories to the page. In this episode, we discuss their newest books. Amanda's is The Warsaw Sisters, set in Poland during the war, and Sarah gushes about it. Sarah's is Embers in the London Sky and involves a Dutch mother who is separated from her three-year-old during the Blitz. They each talk about the joys (Amanda: finding the stories of resistance, Sarah: her characters in particular the hero), and the way they structure their days when writing. And in the end, they both give fabulous advice for their younger selves and current writers. You won't want to miss a word. Thanks for joining us for this episode of Book Talk. You'll be inspired! Connect with Sarah Sundin Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | BookBub Connect with Amanda Barratt Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads | BookBub  For more episodes, and to learn more about the authors I interview, visit https://caraputman.com/podcast If you enjoyed this conversation, I would be thrilled if you left a rating and review on your favorite podcast app! Get the free novella, Dying for Love, when you ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

It might have to do with the fact that it's Sarah Sundin or even WWII.  Maybe it's because we're dealing with the Blitz and yet not just England's resilience in the wake of its destruction. But I suspect I'm going to love this book because Sarah Sundin took a heartbreaking fact of WWII history that many of us don't know about and put it on the page in a different setting to showcase it. Listen in to see how and why that happens in Embers in the London Sky.   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Why This Book Promises to Be One of My 2024 Favorites! When Sarah Sundin writes WWII fiction people take up and notice. Why? Because she's been doing it longer than most. Because of her thorough research. And perhaps especially because of her attention to detail. When you pick up one of her novels, you know you're going to feel as if you're there. I won't pretend I'm glad I didn't have to live through The Blitz and that my only real experience with it will be when I read this book.  I also forgot to ask about research materials. I'm gonna need those.  Hmmm... Oh, Sarah! But Embers in the London Sky blends the heartbreak of loss of home and family with the focused destruction and attempted demoralization of England. If that's not hard enough, Sarah throws in a few murders to keep things interesting. Or something. EEEP! If that isn't a recipe for excellent fiction, I don't know what is! Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin As the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940, Aleida van der Zee Martens escapes to London to wait out the Occupation. Separated from her three-year-old son, Theo, in the process, the young widow desperately searches for her little boy even as she works for an agency responsible for evacuating children to the countryside. When German bombs set London ablaze, BBC radio correspondent Hugh Collingwood reports on the Blitz, eager to boost morale while walking the fine line between truth and censorship. But the Germans are not the only ones Londoners have to fear as a series of murders flame up amid the ashes. The deaths hit close to home for Hugh, and Aleida needs his help to locate her missing son. As they work together, they grow closer and closer, both to each other and the answers they seek. But with bombs falling and continued killings, they may be running out of time. Get Embers in the London Sky at 40% off and with free shipping from BakerBookHouse.com. Learn more about Sarah (and request your preorder goodies!) by visiting Sarah's WEBSITE. Also follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I wanted to do something fun and different. I thought I'd show you some of my favorite authors. These are the ones whose books I preorder so that going to my mailbox feels like Christmas year-round. These authors are from a variety of genres and I always enjoy their books. If you're looking for a book recommendation, these authors are a great place to start: Bethany Turner: contemporary rom-com Pepper Basham: love them all but her current series are a blast Jen Turano: adore her fun Gilded Age historicals Rachel Hauck: always a good choice but love her supernatural fairy tales Becky Wade: the best contemporary romance Mary Connealy: western romances are always an enjoyable read Beth Vogt:  so good Colleen Coble: the best romantic mysteries. Love them! Natalie Walter: SNAP agency series has been perfect! Sarah Sundin: the queen of WWII in my opinion right now. Kristy Cambron: also writes great WWII (even though I'm adding her as I type!) Want to watch this episode? You can see this episode as well as multiple others on YouTube! Enjoy!

The second book in our military theme has us journeying back in time to WWII era France. We follow along with one couple's harrowing journey to fight for their beliefs in a time of great turmoil. Danger, intrigue, and romance abound. You will NOT want to miss this episode!

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.We have a little fun on this week's episode, talking about some unusual writer quirks. Everyone who has been listening to this show for a while knows that some authors do some pretty different things. Many of us grew up as nerds, and that has carried into our writing lives. How about our penchant for colorful sticky notes? Did you know that many of us have acted out our scenes? If you're a patron, you'll get to hear a bonus quirk. Hope you have a little chuckle to lighten your day. Be sure to check out some of Liz's books. I mention a quirk of Sherri Wilson Johnson's for my patrons. You can find her books here.I also talk about how Sarah Sundin and I share a quirk in common. Here is where you can find her books. 

Sarah Sundin joins us for a chat about her latest release The Sound of Light. Don't forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

Jaime Jo Wright is the queen of all things macabre in the Christian Historical Fiction world. Her latest book, The Vanishing at Castle Moreau, is no exception. It's set at a mysterious castle–which takes on a life of its own—in the midwestern United States. In this episode, Jaime and I discuss why she writes dark stories and how she brings redemption into them. Here's a description of the book from Bethany House: In 1865, orphaned Daisy Francois takes a housemaid position and finds that the eccentric Gothic authoress inside hides a story more harrowing than those in her novels. Centuries later, Cleo Clemmons uncovers an age-old mystery, and the dust of the old castle's curse threatens to rise again, this time leaving no one alive to tell its sordid tale. Purchase The Vanishing at Castle Moreau on Amazon (affiliate).   Also mentioned: Novels— Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (affiliate) Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (affiliate) Podcasts— "Smooches and Stabs" with Jaime and Pepper Basham "MadLit Musings" with Jaime Jo Wright My most recent episode with Sarah Sundin. My episode with Kimberley Woodhouse. My episode with Pepper Basham. Check out Jaime's website and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Subscribe to my mailing list to receive the next newsletter! Join my community and help support the show on Patreon! Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website. Follow the show on Instagram! Purchase Alison's historical novel, One Traveler (affiliate). Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Roseanna White stopped by the podcast this week to chat about her new book, Yesterday's Tides. This wonderful dual-time novel is set on North Carolina's Outer Banks and features storylines in both WWI and WWII. It's such a great read and a fascinating look at the impact our lives have on the generations to come. We talk about the special place that the Outer Banks hold in Roseanna's life, the beautiful jewelry she has for sale that's inspired by the book, and my patrons get to hear what she would do if she found herself stranded on a deserted island with no books (oh, the horror LOL!)Yesterday's Tides by Roseanna White In two world wars, intelligence and counterintelligence, prejudice, and self-sacrifice collide across two generationsIn 1942, Evie Farrow is used to life on Ocracoke Island, where every day is the same--until the German U-boats haunting their waters begin to wreak havoc. And when special agent Sterling Bertrand is washed ashore at Evie's inn, her life is turned upside down. While Sterling's injuries keep him inn-bound for weeks, making him even more anxious about the SS officer he's tracking, he becomes increasingly intrigued by Evie, who seems to be hiding secrets of her own.Decades earlier, in 1914, Englishman Remington Culbreth arrives at the Ocracoke Inn for the summer, never expecting to fall in love with Louisa Adair, the innkeeper's daughter. But when war breaks out in Europe, their relationship is put in jeopardy and may not survive what lies ahead for them.As the ripples from the Great War rock Evie and Sterling's lives in World War II, it seems yesterday's tides may sweep them all into danger again today."Yesterday's Tides has delicious romance, fascinating history, heart-pounding mystery, and wrenching family drama. . . . Please don't miss this novel."--SARAH SUNDIN, bestselling and award-winning author of The Sound of Light and Until Leaves Fall in Paris"Yesterday's Tides triumphs with raw and real emotion, pulse-pounding action, and romance that pays tribute to the legacy of yesterday to anchor the path of our tomorrows."--KRISTY CAMBRON, Christy Award-winning author of The Paris DressmakerGet your copy of Yeterday's Tides by Roseanna White.More about Roseanna White:Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she's homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. Visit Roseanna's website.

Sarah Sundin is the bestselling author of The Sound of Light, When Twilight Breaks, Until Leaves Fall in Paris, and the popular WWII series Sunrise at Normandy among others. She is a Christy Award finalist and a Carol Award winner, and her novels have received starred reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. She also serves as co-director of the West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Today, we're talking about: How God uses our seemingly unrelated experiences to prepare us for our purpose Real-life stories of the Denmark Resistance in WW2 which inspired this new work Practical steps for living an undistracted life C A N D A C E C O F E R author + speaker website | instagram | youtube | facebook

Today's episode features an interview with Sarah Sundin about her newest book, The Sound of Light. From the publisher (Revell): Sarah Sundin's name has become synonymous with her captivating and historically accurate World War II novels. In a recent starred review of Until Leaves Fall in Paris (February 2022), Library Journal stated that Sundin is “a master at her craft” and that she “rises to the top of World War II fiction.” In her newest novel, The Sound of Light, Sundin explores one of the lesser-known facets of WWII, this time taking readers to Nazi-occupied Denmark. Inspired by real-life events, The Sound of Light offers a captivating story about ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude, and hope for a brighter future. When the Nazis occupy Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt is determined to exchange his dissolute life for a life filled with purpose. He assumes the identity of Hemming Anderson and swaps his nobility for mobility and anonymity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden under the code name Havmand—the merman. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to abandon her research in Copenhagen work that means more to her than freedom. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement's legendary Havmand and wonders if the silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide. When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence. And can they hear each other's voice before it's too late? Purchase The Sound of Light on Amazon (affiliate). Listen to Sarah's first and second episodes on Historical Fiction: Unpacked! Check out Sarah's website and follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Join my community and help support the show on Patreon! Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website. Follow the show on Instagram! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Sarah Sundin is my fabulous guest this week, and we had an absolute blast talking with each other. She shared all about her new release, The Sound of Light, what WWII was like in Denmark, the significance of the title, and what it's like to be a brand-new grandma. Spoiler: She thinks it's great! For my patrons, she also shared what country she hasn't traveled to that she'd like to get to one of these days. Enjoy this informative and very fun chat. The Sound of Light by Sarah SundinWhen the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research--her life's dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement's legendary Havmand--the merman--and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide.When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence. Bestselling author of more than a dozen WWII novels, Sarah Sundin offers pens another story of ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude, and hope for a brighter future.Get your copy of The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin.Meet Sarah Sundin:Although I came from a home wallpapered in books,I only briefly envisioned myself as a writer. Instead, I studied chemistry in college and earned my doctorate in pharmacy. Not until I was a young mother did I start writing seriously.Family tales drew me to the World War II era.My grandfather, Frederick Stewart, served as a pharmacist's mate (medic) in the US Navy, and my great-uncle, Roderick Stewart, flew a B-17 Flying Fortress in Australia and England—and flew into Pearl Harbor during the attack.My grandfather, Frederick Stewart, at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, April 1944.My novels explore the drama, daring, and romance of the World War II era. My latest novel, The Sound of Light, received a starred review from Booklist. Until Leaves Fall in Paris received the 2022 Christy Award, was a bestseller, and received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal. When Twilight Breaks was a 2021 Christy Award finalist, The Land Beneath Us was a Christy Award finalist, and The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award.When I'm not writing…my husband and I enjoy traveling and taking our two rescue dogs for lengthy walks. I teach Sunday school and women's Bible studies, and I speak to community, church, and writers' groups. I also serve as co-director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Visit my speaking page for more information.Visit Sarah's website.

Where does a story come from? Find out in the first episode of season 2. In this episode, author Sarah Sundin shares the research and real-life experiences that inspired her latest World War II novel The Sound of Light, which uncovers a captivating story about ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude and hope for a brighter future. This podcast is brought to you in part by The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin and Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. The Sound of Light is available now wherever books and ebooks are sold. To purchase a copy of Sarah's book, you can stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here. You can learn more about Sarah at sarahsundin.com To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

In this episode, my good writing friends Jennifer Deibel, Laura Frantz, and Sarah Sundin join me as we talk about their upcoming books. We also dive into what it's like to write historical fiction. How do you know what to research? When to stop researching? The craziest things we've researched and so much more. We also talk about where we would recommend people travel related to our books. It was so much fun and I hope you enjoy this deep dive into what makes these authors' books so good. Feeling like you are in the time period and location are two of the keys. Connect with Laura Frantz Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter Connect with Sarah Sundin Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | BookBub Connect with Jennifer Deibel Facebook | Instagram | GoodReads | BookBub For more episodes, and to learn more about the authors I interview, visit https://caraputman.com/podcast If you enjoyed this conversation, I would be thrilled if you left a rating and review on your favorite podcast app! Get the free novella, Dying for Love, when you sign up for my newsletter! Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Revell Publishing!

It's a new MadLit Musings podcast today, hosted by Christy Award-Winning Jaime Jo Wright. Today, she welcomes Christy Award-Winning author Sarah Sundin who writes fabulous World War II fiction and is celebrating her new release, "The Sound of Light". But in typical MadLit Musings fashion, they're quick to dive into the deeper story elements and this time, the focus is on courage and knowing when it's wise to speak up, and when we need to stay silent.

A chat with Sarah Sundin is always fun, so when I learned we'd be discussing her upcoming release, The Sound of Light, last October, I was excited. Well... we chatted, and it's finally time to share that interview. Listen in to what the title means, where Sarah came up with it, and the delightful story that she's got waiting for us. I'm glad this episode came out in time for me to get the 40% off and free shipping deal from Baker because I apparently didn't order it back when we chatted! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. How I Fell in Love With This Haunting Title I didn't know much about Denmark and WWII, so chatting with Sarah about The Sound of Light shed definite light (no pun intended) on the history of the Danes and how they stood up to Hitler... and got away with it (for the most part). The Sound of Light tells the story of a physicist who meets a "slow, dull" guy who intrigues her in spite of herself. Come on... if that doesn't grab you... Maybe the fact that this slow dude is really an Olympic rower in disguise who uses his father's company as a front for who he is and how he helps Jews escape?  Yeah. That. As always, Sarah Sundin has done her research and the result is a gripping story of resistance, protection, and ultimately love for God, our fellow man, and maybe... each other. I don't know about you, but I can't wait for my copy of The Sound of Light to arrive. The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research--her life's dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement's legendary Havmand--the merman--and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide. When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence. Bestselling author of more than a dozen WWII novels, Sarah Sundin offers pens another story of ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude, and hope for a brighter future. You can also grab this book from Baker Book House at 40% off with free shipping! (which is cheaper than the Kindle version!) And you can learn more about Sarah Sundin on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

In chapter 37 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Sarah Sundin talks to us about her new Revell release, ‘The Sound of Light.' The post Sarah Sundin | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 37 appeared first on Family Fiction.

We're bringing you a special Christmas episode today! My daughter Camilla joins me on the show as we talk about the best novels we've read this year. Just in time for any last minute Christmas gift purchases you may want to make. Listen to me talk with Kimberly Duffy about her novel Every Word Unsaid here. Purchase Every Word Unsaid on Amazon (affiliate). Purchase The Thread Collectors by Shaun J. Edwards and Alyson Richman on Amazon (affiliate) Purchase These Hallowed Halls by Kirk Battle on Amazon (affiliate) or find the podcast here.  Purchase Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson on Amazon (affiliate). Purchase The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks on Amazon (affiliate). Purchase Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon on Amazon (affiliate).  Purchase Coming Apart by Karen Heenan on Amazon (affiliate). Listen to my episode with Janyre Tromp here. Purchase Shadows in the Mind's Eye on Amazon (affiliate). Listen to my episode with Jocelyn Green here.  Purchase Drawn by the Current on Amazon (affiliate). Listen to my episode with Sarah Sundin about her book Until Leaves Fall in Paris here. Purchase Until Leaves Fall in Paris on Amazon (affiliate). Listen to my review of Until Leaves Fall in Paris at the end of this episode of Historical Bookworm! Purchase The Fountains of Silence or Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys on Amazon (affiliate). Sign up for my newsletter at this link to get monthly updates! Join my community and help support the show on Patreon! Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website. Follow the show on Instagram! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

Join Michelle Griep for a chat about her novel The Bride of Blackfriar's Lane. On a Pinch of the Past we Today we take a peek at the women who served at St. Augustine Lighthouse, World War II and beyond. and, we have a special guest on our Bookworm review; Alison Treat shares her review of Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Editor and debut novelist Janyre Tromp joins us this week to chat about her new release, Shadows in the Mind's Eye. We talk about PTSD, how being an editor affects her writing, and how her grandparents not only inspired her love for history but provided the spark for this book.Shadows in the Mind's Eye by Janyre TrompCharlotte Anne Mattas longs to turn back the clock. Before her husband, Sam, went to serve his country in the war, he was the man everyone could rely on--responsible, intelligent, and loving. But the person who's come back to their family farm is very different from the protector Annie remembers. Sam's experience in the Pacific theater has left him broken in ways no one can understand--but that everyone is learning to fear.Tongues start wagging after Sam nearly kills his own brother. Now when he claims to have seen men on the mountain when no one else has seen them, Annie isn't the only one questioning his sanity and her safety. If there were criminals haunting the hills, there should be evidence beyond his claims. Is he really seeing what he says, or is his war-tortured mind conjuring ghosts?Annie desperately wants to believe her husband. But between his irrational choices and his nightmares leaking into the daytime, she's terrified he's going mad. Can she trust God to heal Sam's mental wounds--or will sticking by him mean keeping her marriage at the cost of her own life?Debut novelist Janyre Tromp delivers a deliciously eerie, Hitchcockian story filled with love and suspense. Readers of psychological thrillers and historical fiction by Jaime Jo Wright and Sarah Sundin will add Tromp to their favorite authors list.Get your copy of Shadows in the Mind's EyeJanyre Tromp is a historical novelist whose loves spinning tales that, at their core, hunt for beauty, even when it isn't pretty. She's also a book editor, published children's book author, and lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her family, two crazy cats, and a slightly eccentric Shetland Sheepdog. You can grab a free copy of her novella Wide Open on her website: janyretromp.comVisit Janyre Tromp on social media:Twitter: www.twitter.com/JanyreTrompFacebook: www.facebook.com/JanyreTrompInstagram: www.instagram/JanyreTrompBecome a Patron, help support Christian Historical Fiction Talk, and get some great bonuses! Check it out today!

Apologies for no Friday podcast. No internet=no uploads.  Sigh. Debut novelist (although not debut author!), Janrye Tromp took a little time (nearly an hour, and I cut a good fifteen minutes of this off!) with me chatting about her new release, Shadows in the Mind's Eye, coming April 19th! I've been drumming my fingers since January and can prove it with my Instagram reel! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Is Something Sinister in the Hills or Is He the Real Danger? When I first heard of Janyre Tromp's Shadows in the Mind's Eye, I knew I had to get it. I actually went to the Baker Book House site to buy the thing and then managed not to. Don't ask how or why.  It was probably while I was horribly sick and was on the computer about an hour over the space of a month. Then in January, we did the fun reel thing. That's when I was SURE I ordered it (and I'll crack up if two copies arrive next month!). All on the strength of a fabulous cover and a great synopsis.  So, you'll understand why I was so excited to talk to her about this book that takes place not too far from my old stomping grounds!  Just chatting with Janyre taught me quite a few cool things about the area.  Like the mob!  Did you know Hot Springs, Arkansas was a mob destination?  I sure didn't. I knew gambling, but mafia?  Whoa... From there we chatted about cool WWII things, Vietnam War things, editing, publishing, all the things.  Seriously, I think we could have kept going for a couple more hours, but that really didn't make sense. So, while this episode is a little longer, I really did cut a lot out already!  Maybe listen in two installments?  I should apologize, but I'm not going to, because Janyre Tromp is a lot of fun to talk with and listen to, and you don't really want to miss any of it! Shadows in the Mind's Eye by Janyre Tromp "Tromp weaves a complex historical tale incorporating love, suspense, hurt, and healing--all the elements that keep the pages turning." --Julie Cantrell, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of Perennials Charlotte Anne Mattas longs to turn back the clock. Before her husband, Sam, went to serve his country in the war, he was the man everyone could rely on--responsible, intelligent, and loving. But the person who's come back to their family farm is very different from the protector Annie remembers. Sam's experience in the Pacific theater has left him broken in ways no one can understand--but that everyone is learning to fear. Tongues start wagging after Sam nearly kills his own brother. Now when he claims to have seen men on the mountain when no one else has seen them, Annie isn't the only one questioning his sanity and her safety. If there were criminals haunting the hills, there should be evidence beyond his claims. Is he really seeing what he says, or is his war-tortured mind conjuring ghosts? Annie desperately wants to believe her husband. But between his irrational choices and his nightmares leaking into the daytime, she's terrified he's going mad. Can she trust God to heal Sam's mental wounds--or will sticking by him mean keeping her marriage at the cost of her own life? Debut novelist Janyre Tromp delivers a deliciously eerie, Hitchcockian story filled with love and suspense. Readers of psychological thrillers and historical fiction by Jaime Jo Wright and Sarah Sundin will add Tromp to their favorite authors list. Visit Janyre Tromp on her WEBSITE (and get your free novella while you're there!). Don't forget how much she loves Instagram, too! Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Today's conversation is a great one. I talked with Sarah Sundin about her latest release, Until Leaves Fall in Paris. The novel tells the story of American expat Lucie Girard during WWII. Lucie stays in Paris during the German occupation to run a bookstore for her Jewish friends who've wisely decided to find a safer place to reside. Lucie's story was inspired by Sylvia Beach of Shakespeare and Company. Until Leaves Fall in Paris was a truly enjoyable read. (To get the lowdown on more of the books I read, click on this link to my patreon page and consider supporting my work.) More about the author: Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the adventure and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of historical novels, including Until Leaves Fall in Paris, When Twilight Breaks, and the Sunrise at Normandy series. Her books When Twilight Breaks and The Land Beneath Us were Christy Award finalists, The Sky Above Us received the 2020 Carol Award, and both When Tides Turn and Through Waters Deep were named to Booklist's “101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years.” A mother of three adult children, Sarah lives in California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She serves as co-director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference, and she enjoys speaking for church, community, and writers' groups. Purchase Until Leaves Fall in Paris on Amazon (affiliate). Purchase Until Leaves Fall in Paris on Bookshop (affiliate). Find out more about Sylvia Beach and Shakespeare and Company. Check out Sarah's website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Join my community and help support the show on Patreon! Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website. Follow the show on Instagram! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

Melanie Dobson, who I call the queen of split-time fiction has come out with a fabulous book, The Winter Rose, that takes place in WWII France as well as contemporary times (of course) and features a little-known group of war volunteers.  I'd never heard of the Quakers who stayed during the war and helped with refugees, but Melanie Dobson takes care of that ignorance in her new release, The Winter Rose.   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Did You Know That Quakers Helped with WWII? How Cool Is That? I've always had a slight fascination with the Quakers, so when I learned that Melanie Dobson had written a book where Quakers actually helped smuggle refugee children out of occupied France (or hid them there), well... WHOA!  I wanted to know more. Melanie talks about how she wrote The Winter Rose during travel bans so she had to rely on research to get things right... and she even made friends with one of the refugee children helped by the Quakers!  I mean, come on! How cool is THAT?  (Wait, I already said that... well seriously?  How cool?) From the first clue that split-time would be her author jam to the book that solidified her ideas (and how she got around writing contemporary for her first novel), Melanie shares her story about her stories in this wonderful episode. I had such a blast chatting with her and talking to someone whose enthusiasm for writing tells me she "gets" me. Not to mention her graciousness when I was having so much fun I must not have clicked record and we had to do it all over again.  OOPS! Melanie also talked about a fun promotion they did in January! Near the end of January, Melanie Dobson, Sarah Sundin, and Liz Tolsma got together for a WWII fiction promotion they called "Winter in France." While the promotion itself is over, there are still fun live chats on Liz's Facebook page, blog posts on all their websites, and more for you to check out, so I really recommend you do that! One thing I think we definitely agreed on was that every author brings something unique to the table when they write about something, so while the general gist of a story might feel similar if you break it down to its simplest form, when you add that author's specifics, beautiful things happen and it takes on a life as if it was brand new and fresh. The Winter Rose by Melanie Dobson In this gripping WWII time-slip novel from the author whose books have been called “propulsive” and a “must-read” (Publishers Weekly), Grace Tonquin is an American Quaker who works tirelessly in Vichy France to rescue Jewish children from the Nazis. After crossing the treacherous Pyrénées, Grace returns home to Oregon with a brother and sister whose parents were lost during the war. Though Grace and her husband love Élias and Marguerite as their own, echoes of Grace's past and trauma from the Holocaust tear the Tonquin family apart. More than fifty years after they disappear, Addie Hoult arrives at Tonquin Lake, hoping to find the Tonquin family. For Addie, the mystery is a matter of life and death for her beloved mentor Charlie, who is battling a genetic disease. Though Charlie refuses to discuss his ties to the elusive Tonquins, finding them is the only way to save his life and mend the wounds from his broken past. You can learn more about Melanie on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah SundinAs the Nazis march toward Paris in 1940, American ballerina Lucie Girard buys her favorite English-language bookstore to allow the Jewish owners to escape. Lucie struggles to run Green Leaf Books due to oppressive German laws and harsh conditions, but she finds a way to aid the resistance by passing secret messages between the pages of her books.Widower Paul Aubrey wants nothing more than to return to the States with his little girl, but the US Army convinces him to keep his factory running and obtain military information from his German customers. As the war rages on, Paul offers his own resistance by sabotaging his product and hiding British airmen in his factory. After they meet in the bookstore, Paul and Lucie are drawn to each other, but she rejects him when she discovers he sells to the Germans. And for Paul to win her trust would mean betraying his mission.Master of WWII-era fiction Sarah Sundin invites you onto the streets of occupied Paris to discover whether love or duty will prevail.Get your copy of Until Leaves Fall in Paris.Get your copy of When Twilight Breaks.About Sarah Sundin:Although I came from a home wallpapered in books,I only briefly envisioned myself as a writer. Instead, I studied chemistry in college and earned my doctorate in pharmacy. Not until I was a young mother did I start writing seriously.Family tales drew me to the World War II era.My grandfather, Frederick Stewart, served as a pharmacist's mate (medic) in the US Navy, and my great-uncle, Roderick Stewart, flew a B-17 Flying Fortress in Australia and England—and flew into Pearl Harbor during the attack.My grandfather, Frederick Stewart, at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, April 1944.My novels explore the drama, daring, and romance of the World War II era. My latest novel, Until Leaves Fall in Paris, has received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal. The best-selling When Twilight Breaks was a 2021 Christy Award finalist, The Land Beneath Us was a Christy Award finalist, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, and both When Tides Turn and Through Waters Deep were named to Booklist's “101 Best Romances of the Last 10 Years.”When I'm not writing…my husband and I enjoy traveling and taking our two rescue dogs for lengthy walks. I teach Sunday school and women's Bible studies, and I speak to community, church, and writers' groups. I also serve as co-director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Visit my speaking page for more information.

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On today's episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we get to hear from award-winning author Sarah Sundin. Sarah enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. We are celebrating the release of Until Leaves Fall in Paris, releasing today, Her best-selling novel When Twilight Breaks was a 2021 Christy Award finalist, The Land Beneath Us was a Christy Award finalist, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, and The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love. Both When Tides Turn and Through Waters Deep were named to Booklist's “101 Best Romances of the Last 10 Years,” Through Waters Deep received the 2016 INSPY Award and was a 2016 Carol Award Finalist, and Sarah's novella “I'll Be Home for Christmas” in Where Treetops Glisten was a 2015 Carol Award Finalist. She also serves as co-director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference. In her new novel Until Leaves Fall in Paris, she invites us onto the streets of occupied Paris to discover whether love or duty will prevail. In her newest novel.

Join Jaime Jo Wright and award-winning author, Sarah Sundin, as they discuss the deeper theme of SELF WORTH in Sarah's recent release "Until Leaves Fall in Paris". Writing World War II fiction for Revell Publishing, Sarah discusses spiritual gifts and our value as it relates to our relationship with God.

I was so excited to FINALLY get to chat with Liz Tolsma on the podcast this week.  Her book, A Picture of Hope, released in October and features an American journalist set on getting children out of occupied France before the Nazi regime decides they're expendable. Liz's passion for special needs children shines through our conversation, and her commitment to WWII fiction as a way to prepare our hearts for hard times really encouraged me. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Liz Tolsma's New WWII Novel Really Does offer a Picture of Hope We had a lovely chat about the value of people with disabilities and special needs--about their value in society and to the Lord. Liz shared how she'd come up with part of the story idea years ago and, when she learned of this new series, Heroines of WWII, how it transformed first to a story about a woman journalist, and then how she chose to include a child with Down Syndrome and how it affected her. Liz has seven or eight WWII novels, and we chatted about a few of them, including my favorite, Snow on the Tulips from the Women of Courage series. We also took a moment to chat about her upcoming release, also taking place in France, Slashed Canvas. Part of the Ever After Mysteries, Slashed Canvas combines a Russian grand duchess and MacDonald's fairy tale, The Lost Princess.  This book releases February 1, and you don't want to miss it. One thing we didn't chat about that we should have... DUH.  Liz has her own podcast all about HISTORICAL fiction.  WOOHOO!  So, Be sure to check out Christian Historical Fiction Talk.  A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma A Photojournalist Risks Her Life to Save a Very Special Child  Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII. Journalist Nellie Wilkerson has spent the bulk of the war in London, photographing mothers standing in milk lines—and she's bored. She jumps at the chance to go to France, where the Allied forces recently landed. There she enlists Jean-Paul Breslau of the French underground to take her to the frontlines. On the journey, they stumble upon a great tragedy, leaving a girl with special needs being orphaned. Can Nellie and Jean-Paul see the child to a safe haven while being pursued by the Nazis, who are pressed by the advancing Allies and determined to destroy all they can before they flee? Liz wanted to ensure you didn't forget about... the other authors who have released WWII novels set in France recently and the promotion they have going! Three authors, each with a WWII novel set in France... what more could you want.  Join Melanie Dobson, Sarah Sundin, and Liz Tolsma as they celebrate France in WWII with their newest releases! Each author has great blog posts this week. You can find those here: Liz Tolsma Melanie Dobson Sarah Sundin You'll want to visit the WEBSITE for all the information about it (and the Rafflecopter!). January 29, 2022 you will want to meet on Liz Tolsma's Page for the Facebook chat to close out the promotion! Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Sarah Sundin, the queen of the WWII novel, talks about her upcoming release, Until Leaves Fall in Paris, and shares about her characters, their motivations, and made me fall in love with four-year-old Josie in just a few minutes of chatting about her. Additionally, she has teamed up with authors Melanie Dobson and Liz Tolsma for a fun "Winter in France" party with prizes, a live Facebook chat, and all kinds of exciting things! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me a small commission at no extra expense to you. I'm Excited for this Amazing WWII Novel Set in the City of Lights Sarah and I had a lovely time talking about her newest WWII novel, Until Leaves Fall in Paris. A bookstore?  A ballerina?  A delightful child?  What doesn't this book have to recommend it?  Well, for right now, the fact that it's not in my eager hands but only for the next two weeks, right?  SQUEE! The book showcases what happened to many Americans who thought they were safe as neutral parties in Paris... until the United States entered the war and they became the enemy!  Add to that an opposites-attract romance, danger, and intrigue, and squee! Sarah also gave us a peek not only into the book she's finishing up right now, but also the next THREE about Dutch refugees in the British Isles.  Oh, boy.  I'm so excited. We also chatted about two other authors who have released WWII novels set in France recently!  Keep reading to learn how to get in on the party! Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin As the Nazis march toward Paris in 1940, American ballerina Lucie Girard buys her favorite English-language bookstore to allow the Jewish owners to escape. Lucie struggles to run Green Leaf Books due to oppressive German laws and harsh conditions, but she finds a way to aid the resistance by passing secret messages between the pages of her books. Widower Paul Aubrey wants nothing more than to return to the States with his little girl, but the US Army convinces him to keep his factory running and obtain military information from his German customers. As the war rages on, Paul offers his own resistance by sabotaging his product and hiding British airmen in his factory. After they meet in the bookstore, Paul and Lucie are drawn to each other, but she rejects him when she discovers he sells to the Germans. And for Paul to win her trust would mean betraying his mission. Master of WWII-era fiction Sarah Sundin invites you onto the streets of occupied Paris to discover whether love or duty will prevail. You can find out more about Sarah and her WWII novels on her WEBSITE. Don't forget about the Winter in France Celebration! Three authors, each with a WWII novel set in France... what more could you want.  Join Melanie Dobson, Sarah Sundin, and Liz Tolsma as they celebrate France in WWII with their newest releases! You'll want to visit the WEBSITE for all the information about it (and the Rafflecopter!). January 22, 2022 you want to meet on Liz Tolsma's Page for the Facebook live party! Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Shownotes When Twilight Breaks | Sarah Sundin Distant Melody | Sarah Sundin Wings of Nightingale series Wings of Glory series Where Treetops Glisten Shadowed by Grace | Cara Putman Thin Man Bringing Up Baby It Happened One Night You've Got Mail A Promise Born | Cara Putman Delayed Justice | Cara Putman The Sky Above Us | Sarah Sundin Lethal Intent | Cara Putman Shadows of the White City | Jocelyn Green Laura Frantz A Dance in Donegal | Jennifer Dieble The Paris Dressmaker | Kristy Cambron The Curator's Daughter | Melody Dobson Cowboy for Keeps | Jody Hedlund West Coast Christian Writers Conference ACFW If you enjoyed this conversation, remember you can join me LIVE on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM EST on Facebook! I would be thrilled if you left a rating and review on your favorite podcast app! Get the free novella, Dying for Love, when you sign up for my newsletter!

Season Two | Episode 7 - Interview with Sarah Sundin Welcome to “Significant Women”! This is a podcast that is focused on bringing out the very best in women in all walks of life, in all seasons of life and in all aspects of life. Today’s episode features best-selling author Sarah Sundin. Sarah writes historical fiction, but Sarah is also a wife, mom, teacher and a passionate pursuer of Jesus. Sarah’s heart is the best part of her … she is gentle and unassuming and yet is now spending her life encouraging others through the genre of historical fiction. You are going to just love her! Find more from Sarah at: https://www.sarahsundin.com/

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Today I'm sharing my conversation with bestselling, Christy-award winning Kristy Cambron. Kristy is a vintage-inspired storyteller, writing from the space where art, history, and faith intersect. Her eighth novel, The Paris Dressmaker, released this past Tuesday, February 16. We talked about her new novel, the research process, how she marries art with World War II history, and the path her career has taken. We also delved into what it's like to be an introvert and how she has built her self-confidence over the years. Kristy has a wonderful take on living out her creativity alongside her walk with God. I loved talking with her, and I hope you enjoying hearing our chat! Purchase The Paris Dressmaker from Bookshop.org (affiliate). Purchase The Paris Dressmaker from Amazon (affiliate). Find out more about joining the Kristy Cambron Paris Experience here! Kristy's Christy-winning novel The Painted Castle on Amazon & Bookshop (affiliates). Also nominated (along with Kristy) for the Christy Award in 2020, were Roseanna M. White and Sarah Sundin. Roseanna appeared in the very first episode of this podcast, and Sarah Sundin was on the show just two weeks ago! You may enjoy those episodes if you haven't listened to them already. Learn more about Verse Mapping at this link. The ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference Visit Kristy's Facebook, Instagram, and website. Be sure to visit Alison’s Instagram, Facebook, and website. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!  

Congrats to Sarah Sundin! Booklist gave "When Twilight Breaks" a starred review and said it's her most brilliant and important work to date. Wow! Sarah and I discuss her new historical novel that tackles the ethics of war in pre-WWII Germany.

Join us for an interview with Sarah Sundin, writer extraordinaire of World War II drama, daring, and romance, plus our Bookworm Review of Lori Benton's book, Mountain Laurel.

Sarah Sundin's latest book, When Twilight Breaks, released this past Tuesday, February 2, 2021. This novel portrays Nazi Germany before WWII, and I absolutely loved it!  Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the adventure and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of historical novels, including When Twilight Breaks and the Sunrise at Normandy series. Her book The Sky Above Us received the 2020 Carol Award, The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader’s Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love, and both When Tides Turn and Through Waters Deep were named to Booklist’s “101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years.” A mother of three adult children, Sarah lives in California and enjoys speaking for church, community, and writers’ groups.  Purchase When Twilight Breaks from Bookshop.org (affiliate). Purchase When Twilight Breaks from Amazon (affiliate). Visit Sarah's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and website.   Also Mentioned: William L. Shirer's book Berlin Diary (affiliate) Mount Hermon Writers Conference Author Lauraine Snelling Author Lee Roddy Be sure to visit Alison’s Instagram, Facebook, and website. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!  

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.When Twilight BreaksMunich, 1938. Evelyn Brand is an American foreign correspondent as determined to prove her worth in a male-dominated profession as she is to expose the growing tyranny in Nazi Germany. To do so, she must walk a thin line. If she offends the government, she could be expelled from the country--or worse. If she fails to truthfully report on major stories, she'll never be able to give a voice to the oppressed--and wake up the folks back home.In another part of the city, American graduate student Peter Lang is working on his PhD in German. Disillusioned with the chaos in the world due to the Great Depression, he is impressed with the prosperity and order of German society. But when the brutality of the regime hits close, he discovers a far better way to use his contacts within the Nazi party--to feed information to the shrewd reporter he can't get off his mind.Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. A mother of three, Sundin lives in northern California and enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Her novel The Land Beneath Us was a finalist for the 2020 Christy Award, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, The Sea Before Us won the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love, and When Tides Turn and Through Waters Deep were both named to Booklist's 101 Best Romance Novels of the Past 10 Years. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Please visit Sarah at www.sarahsundin.com, on Facebook at SarahSundinAuthor, on Twitter at @sarahsundin, and on Instagram at @sarahsundinauthor.You can buy the book here.Please visit Liz Tolsma's website for more information on her books.

Episode 2: Sarah Sundin – When Twilight Breaks Award-winning novelist Sarah Sundin discusses her latest release, When Twilight Breaks (Revell, February 2, 2021). She shares the inspiration behind the story, and talks about the research she does for her historical fiction, her intricate plotting method, and her role as co-conference director for West Coast Christian Writers. Sarah Sundin is the bestselling author of several popular WWII series, including Sunrise at Normandy, Waves of Freedom, Wings of the Nightingale, and Wings of Glory. Her novels have received starred reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. The Sky Above Us received the Carol Award, her bestselling The Sea Before Us received the FHL Reader’s Choice Award, and both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named on Booklist‘s “101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years.” In addition to writing, Sarah serves as co-conference director for West Coast Christian Writers. Sarah lives in Northern California. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ginnyyttrup.substack.com

We discuss the historical novels that are finalists in the 2020 Christy Awards. They include:Whose Waves These Are by Amanda DykesBoxes of rocks may hold the secret to healing for two generations of people dealing with tragedy. The Medallion by Cathy GohlkeAn illuminating tale of courage, sacrifice, and survival, about two couples whose lives are ravaged by Hitler's mad war yet eventually redeemed through the fate of one little girl. Memories of Glass by Melanie DobsonThis stunning novel draws from true accounts to shine a light on a period of Holland’s darkest history and bravest heroes.My Dearest Dietrich by Amanda BarrattRenowned German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer is famous for his resistance to the Nazi regime and for his allegiance to God over government. But what few realize is that the last years of his life also held a love story that rivals any romance novel.The Land Beneath Us by Sarah SundinCan a love strong enough to overcome death grow between them before Clay's recurring dream comes true?The Number of Love by Roseanna M. WhiteAmid biological warfare, encrypted letters, and a German spy who wants to destroy not just them but others they love, Margot and Drake will have to work together to save themselves from the very secrets that brought them together.The Painted Castle by Kristy CambronA lost painting of Queen Victoria. A library bricked off from the world. And three women, separated by time, whose lives are irrevocably changed.

In this episode, we discuss historical fiction that won Carol Awards in 2020.Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Historical fiction: Memories of Glass by Melanie Dobson. You can buy the book here.Historical romance: The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin. You can buy the book here.Novella: The Groom She Thought She'd Left Behind by Darlene Panzera. You can buy the book here.YA: Romanov by Nadine Brandes. You can buy the book here. Debut Novel: Shadow Among Sheaves by Naomi Stephens. You can buy the book here.Please visit my website at liztolsma.com. Check out my new release, The Refrain Within.

Amy Lynn Green stops by for an interview about her excellent forthcoming historical novel Things We Didn’t Say. She has worked in publishing for six years at Bethany House, so book lovers and writers alike will want to tune in for the Things We DID Say (I’m so sorry). You can learn more and order her – again, excellent – book at www.amygreenbooks.com/books/things-we-didnt-say/.For more interviews, podcasts, and free books, visit www.authorsdozen.com. Things We Didn't SayReleases: November 2020“Headstrong Johanna Berglund, a linguistics student at the University of Minnesota, has very definite plans for her future . . . plans that do not include returning to her hometown and the secrets and heartaches she left behind there. But the US Army wants her to work as a translator at a nearby camp for German POWs.Johanna arrives to find the once-sleepy town exploding with hostility. Most patriotic citizens want nothing to do with German soldiers laboring in their fields, and they’re not afraid to criticize those who work at the camp as well. When Johanna describes the trouble to her friend Peter Ito, a language instructor at a school for military intelligence officers, he encourages her to give the town that rejected her a second chance.As Johanna interacts with the men of the camp and censors their letters home, she begins to see the prisoners in a more sympathetic light. But advocating for better treatment makes her enemies in the community, especially when charismatic German spokesman Stefan Werner begins to show interest in Johanna and her work. The longer Johanna wages her home-front battle, the more the lines between compassion and treason become blurred—and it’s no longer clear whom she can trust.”“This compelling novel of life on the US home front during World War II fascinated me from beginning to end.”Lynn Austin, author of If I Were You“With impeccable research, Amy Lynn Green casts a light on the POW camps in America during World War II and on the dangers of prejudice. Make space on your bookshelf, because this book is a keeper!”Sarah Sundin, bestselling and award-winning author of When Twilight Breaks and the Sunrise at Normandy series“Things We Didn’t Say is a stand-out novel as brilliant and brave as its heroine. . . . An utterly satisfying read you’ll want to share as soon as you reach its conclusion.”Jocelyn Green, Christy Award-winning author of Veiled in Smoke“Amy Green pens a fascinating story of intrigue and love in her book Things We Didn’t Say. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Amy takes care to bring history alive as she moves her characters through situations that force them to take a deeper look at who they are and what they really want out of life.”Tracie Peterson“A fascinating excavation of a little-known moment in US history executed with an inimitable voice and extremely clever style. Excessively readable, this winsome epistolary is underscored by a deep look at patriotism, prejudice, unwavering faith, duty, and love. . . A dazzlingly smart and confident debut, Things We Didn’t Say is as moving as it is memorable.”Rachel McMillan, author of The London Restoration“Amy Green’s debut novel kept me guessing to the very end—twist upon twist upon twist. She is a master plotter, so read every single word!”Beverly Lewis“Things We Didn’t Say is the best sort of book: where the characters feel like friends, the story feels like home, and the pages beckon you to turn them ceaselessly, immersing you in an absorbing world. Amy Lynn Green expertly wields wit, heart, history, and enveloping storytelling in this glorious debut!”Amanda Dykes, author of Set the Stars Alight and Whose Waves These Are“Based on actual World War II experiences, and sparkling with humor and touches of romance, this is an impressive debut from a multitalented writer.”Julie Klassen, author of The Bridge to Belle Island 

Today I’m chatting with the wonderful Susie Finkbeiner. Susie is an incredible Christian Fiction Author, and a woman who just radiates joy, love and hope. I actually got to talk to Susie when we were all in the thick of quarantine, and it feels so timely as many cities go back to that sort of a model, but everyone I know is processing the immediate future. Whether that is school decisions, community decisions, election oriented decisions, there is a lot of tension, a struggle with holding on to hope, and how to be present for one another with feelings and fears running rampant. Friends, this episode is for you. Susie shares really beautiful insight about trusting the Lord, especially when everything feels like it's falling apart. God’s trustworthiness and His goodness is bigger than the certainty of encountering the brokenness of the world, and that is something, as we wrestle with what’s around us, that we can put our hope in. It's the only thing that won’t change.  During our chat you also get to hear more about the heart and the history of her newest book, The Stories That Bind Us. Susie shares how personal and even painful this story was for her to write, but when God asked her to write something very confronting for her, no matter how hard it felt, He met her in the Refiner’s fire. We also discuss the beauty and the mess of what it's like to be in the trenches with someone with a calling from the Lord, as well as when someone who is walking through a deep valley through hard seasons or struggling with mental health.  The Lord will provide encouragement, and support. When we are going through the deep valleys of life He delights in us, and draws us closer to the body of Christ, but we also have to be willing to receive it. Even though there is wrestling, the hope we have in Jesus is kept in a place no broken person or thing can ever touch. Sharing our stories, engaging one another’s lives, praying for and bearing with one another, these are some of the life-giving ways the Lord is close to the broken-hearted and rescues those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18) I hope that you’ll pick up a copy of The Stories That Bind Us and check out Susie online and engage her other work too! In a space that can feel like a sea of chaos, she’s such a fun light. Hang in there, friends. Just like Susie says: “our heritage is shared through our stories.” Yours matters, friends. You matter. Resources: The Stories that Bind Us  Detroit theme park being restored, aquarium around from the early 1900’s:: Belle Isle Aquarium (in this article, you can actually see the jade ceiling Susie mentions in our conversation)  Jocelyn Green Laura Frantz // Laura’s posts // (and our conversation!) My conversation with Jennifer Greenberg, and the allorgorical conversation about suicide Mental Health resources Sarah Sundin (and our conversation!) Annie F. Downs Betsie Ten Boom Corrie Ten Boom Human Trafficking Christian Fiction Readers’ Summit Baker Book House Beth White (hear her episode, and here’s the book I was reading! That series in my top 5 fave 2020 reads)  Susie’s upcoming book, features the end of the Vietnam War, 3,000 orphans were airlifted from Saigon to the U.S., Australia, Canada for adoption. -- Called Operation Babylift All Manner of Things by Susie Vietnam War lasted from 1955-1975 The Vietnam War draft  Battle of Okinawa Scripture References: Zephaniah 3:17 Genesis 3 - The rip from the garden Romans 8:22- We long for things to be made right Matthew 9:36- Jesus looks at them like sheep without a shepherd So many He healed were overwhelmed by voices that were not their own Luke 13:10-17- The woman who was bent over and the Lord made her straight (link to the sermon from our church- if you want to get straight to the sermon, cut to around 41 minutes in.) Psalm 46:10- Be still and know that I am God Ephesians 5:18-21- Building one another up, singing to one another  1 Corinthians 9:24 / Philippians 3:12-17 / 2 Timothy 4:7-8-  Paul says it's a race Psalm 107 / Matthew 5:16-  He uses our lives to draw people to Him Philippians 4:6- Present your requests before God 1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxieties on Him  Isaiah 41:13 / Psalm 121:1-2  / Romans 8:28- It is possible to come back from the struggle Romans 8:37- In Christ we are more than overcomers Genesis 1:27 / John 1:12-  It's His power to give us strength to believe that we are His image bearers  Matthew 10:20 / Acts 2:1-42 / 1 Corinthians 12 -The Holy Spirit can give a unique experience to each person Psalm 91  John 16:33- In this world you will have trouble, but take heart 2 Corinthians 4:18- This is not all there is Luke 5:17-39- Be a stretcher bearer  Connecting with Susie: Facebook Instagram Website Her books Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast: Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life) Facebook Twitter Blog  *Intro and outro music by music by audionautix.com

Today’s episode filled my history nerd heart full to the brim as I got to talk with the amazing Sarah Sundin. Sarah’s stories breathe life into history and highlight its lessons that we desperately need now. With much humor and wit, Sarah shares with us her journey to becoming an author and how the Lord met her as she lived in, what she calls “the waiting room,” and how he led her to write specifically about World War II.  Sarah’s most recent book is the final installment of her Sunrise at Normandy series which is a masterful blend of soul searching stories and fascinating history all surrounding the Allied invasion at Normandy. D-Day was such a monumental event in history, but it was such a complicated operation. The average person may generally know of its existence, but Sarah peels back the layers to expose the various roles taken on by courageous men and women to bring it to a fruition, then puts skin and bone and heart into those characters as they wrestle with their role in history and their next steps of personal faith.  The pages of scripture are filled with stories that are alive and active, and there is always more to learn from them. We are all called to be lifelong learners. I am so grateful for voices like Sarah’s, that can take Biblical truths, and historical lessons and lay them before our hearts with a call to action. Will we allow our physical or faith history of those who have made us to dictate who we will become and engage the world around us? Or will we follow after God and walk the path He lights before us, no matter how treacherous the way? It is worth it, friends. “Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, “Clear the way through the wilderness for the LORD! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God!” (Isaiah 40:3 NLT) Resources: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to edit yourself into print- Renni Brown and Dave King The Writer’s Guide to Queries, Pitches and Proposals- Moira Allen Lee Rody A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin World War II or WWII Pearl Harbor A Memory Between Us by Sarah Sundin Flight nurses in WWII - Wing of the Nightingale Series from Sarah Sundin Battle of the Atlantic- Waves of Freedom Series from Sarah Sundin The Holocaust Night by Elie Wiesel The rise of Holocaust denial Pantsuit Politics Podcast My episode with Sarah and Beth of Pantsuit Politics PSP’s book I Think You’re Wrong, But I’m Listening : A Grace-Filled Guide to Political Conversations Hitler’s rise to power (early 1933-1934)  Dietrich Bonhoeffer  Martin Niemöller  FDR’s Lottery to bring over European refugees and put in internment camp in Oswego, NY Haven: The Dramatic Story of 1,000 World War II Refugees and How they Came to America by Ruth Gruber  Scripture References: Ephesians 4:32 - Forgive as you have been forgiven 2 Samuel 12 - Nathan confronting David Galatians 3:28 - No Jew nor gentile Luke 16:10 - He who is faithful in little is faithful in much Connecting with Sarah: Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram Connect with Emily or catch up on more episodes: Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter

Christians celebrate the birth of our Savior at Christmas, but our culture leans toward partying to the point of exhaustion. Many of us long for a simpler time when we didn't face the pressures of the holiday. This week, I gathered a group of historical fiction authors to give us a look at Christmas in history. Susan G. Mathis shared about the Yule Log, and Linore Burkhard talked about Christmas in Regency and Victorian times.  Dave Fessenden covered traditions in the 1920s and Sarah Sundin finished with a look at the holiday season in World War II. 

This week I discuss the movie Summer Of 67' with Sharon Wilharm, director, and screenwriter. Find out more about the movie here: www.summerof67.com/ I also give a short review of Sarah Sundin's book, Through Waters Deep. Interested in being on the podcast? Visit my website at www.alyssatillett.com

The Fresh Fiction Podcast is brought to you by REVELL BOOKS and BETHANY HOUSE, publishers of the new book THE SEA BEFORE US by Sarah Sundin.   Sarah and I had a fun chat about THE SEA BEFORE US, finding the time early on to write her first book — in between carting her kids to school and karate classes — and how important it is for established authors to mentor and help newer authors on their writing journeys.   We're still growing, so please help us out by subscribing and rating the podcast, leaving a comment, or even just sharing it on social media. You can find us on twitter, Instagram, and on Facebook. I'll be back next time with something new to watch, read, and listen to!   THE SEA BEFORE US by Sarah Sundin Sunrise at Normandy #1 As D-Day approaches, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton is teamed up with Dorothy Fairfax, a British officer. Once they piece together family and reconnaissance photos to map Normandy, will Wyatt's bombardment plans destroy what Dorothy loves most?   In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton arrives in London to prepare for the Allied invasion of France. He works closely with Dorothy Fairfax, a "Wren" in the Women's Royal Naval Service. Dorothy pieces together reconnaissance photographs with thousands of holiday snapshots of France--including those of her own family's summer home-- in order to create accurate maps of Normandy. Maps that Wyatt will turn into naval bombardment plans.   As the two spend concentrated time together in the pressure cooker of war, their deepening friendship threatens to turn to love. Dorothy must resist its pull. Her bereaved father depends on her, and her heart already belongs to another man. Wyatt too has much to lose. The closer he gets to Dorothy, the more he fears his efforts to win the war will destroy everything she has ever loved.   The tense days leading up to the monumental D-Day landing blaze to life under Sarah Sundin's practiced pen with this powerful new series.   Inspirational Romance | Romance Suspense | Romance Historical [Revell, On Sale: February 6, 2018, Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9780800727970 / eISBN: 9781493412587] Buy THE SEA BEFORE US: Amazon.com | Kindle | BN.com | iTunes/iBooks | Kobo | Google Play | Powell's Books | Books-A-Million | Indiebound | Ripped Bodice | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon FR

Author Sarah Sundin just published her tenth historical romance novel set in World War II. Why such a niche period? She’s heard so many stories from family members that the period just seemed right for her. With so many books in the same era, Sarah is known as a WWII author now. It’s become her…

Sarah Sundin shares secrets about relationships and forgiveness from her newest novel.

Our first guest is Sarah Sundin, Author of (Through Waters Deep, 2015, Anchor in the Storm, May 2016, and When Tides Turn, coming March 2017. This is her Waves of Freedom Series. Our next guest is Thomas Barnett, Jr. is Director of Thought Leadership in Cisco Systems’ worldwide service provider marketing group. In that capacity, he and his team are responsible for developing and maintaining several global research and market intelligence initiatives.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Sarah Sundin shares a message of hope thorugh history.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! with a best-selling trio who co-authored Where Treetops Glisten. Cara Putman, the award-winning author of nineteen books, including Shadowed by Grace, graduated high school at sixteen, graduated college at twenty, and completed her law degree at twenty-seven. She is a lecturer on business and employment law to graduate students at Purdue University and also practices law. Cara is currently pursuing her Master's in Business Administration at Krannert. She lives with her husband and four children in Indiana. Sarah Sundin is the author of six historical novels, including In Perfect Time (Revell, August 2014). Her novel On Distant Shores was a double finalist for the 2014 Golden Scroll Awards. Sarah lives in northern California with her husband and three children, works on-call as a hospital pharmacist, and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! with a best-selling trio who co-authored Where Treetops Glisten. Cara Putman, the award-winning author of nineteen books, including Shadowed by Grace, graduated high school at sixteen, graduated college at twenty, and completed her law degree at twenty-seven. She is a lecturer on business and employment law to graduate students at Purdue University and also practices law. Cara is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration at Krannert. She lives with her husband and four children in Indiana. Sarah Sundin is the author of six historical novels, including In Perfect Time (Revell, August 2014). Her novel On Distant Shores was a double finalist for the 2014 Golden Scroll Awards. Sarah lives in northern California with her husband and three children, works on-call as a hospital pharmacist, and teaches Sunday school and women’s Bible studies.

Tricia Goyer, Cara Putman, and Sarah Sundin invite readers to turn back the clock to days gone by as they listen to Bing Crosby sing of sleigh bells in the snow and get to know the Turner family. Three siblings forge their own paths in a love story filled with the wonder of Christmas. Hailing from the heart of America in Lafayette, Indiana, these characters will never be the same as the reality of America's involvement in World War II hits incredibly close to home. Tricia Goyer is the best-selling author of more than forty-five books, including fictional tales delighting and entertaining readers, and nonfiction titles offering encouragement and hope. She is a two-time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award Nominee. A popular blogger, Tricia contributes to a number of homeschooling and Christian parenting sites. She and her husband, John, live in Little Rock, AR. They are the parents of six. Cara Putman, the award-winning author of nineteen books, including Shadowed by Grace, graduated high school at sixteen, graduated college at twenty, and completed her law degree at twenty-seven. She is a lecturer on business and employment law to graduate students at Purdue University and also practices law. Cara is currently pursuing her Master's in Business Administration at Krannert. She lives with her husband and four children in Indiana. Sarah Sundin is the author of six historical novels, including In Perfect Time (Revell, August 2014). Her novel On Distant Shores was a double finalist for the 2014 Golden Scroll Awards. Sarah lives in northern California with her husband and three children, works on-call as a hospital pharmacist, and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies.

Tricia Goyer, Cara Putman, and Sarah Sundin invite readers to turn back the clock to days gone by as they listen to Bing Crosby sing of sleigh bells in the snow and get to know the Turner family. Three siblings forge their own paths in a love story filled with the wonder of Christmas. Hailing from the heart of America in Lafayette, Indiana, these characters will never be the same as the reality of America’s involvement in World War II hits incredibly close to home. Tricia Goyer is the best-selling author of more than forty-five books, including fictional tales delighting and entertaining readers, and nonfiction titles offering encouragement and hope. She is a two-time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award Nominee. A popular blogger, Tricia contributes to a number of homeschooling and Christian parenting sites. She and her husband, John, live in Little Rock, AR. They are the parents of six. Cara Putman, the award-winning author of nineteen books, including Shadowed by Grace, graduated high school at sixteen, graduated college at twenty, and completed her law degree at twenty-seven. She is a lecturer on business and employment law to graduate students at Purdue University and also practices law. Cara is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration at Krannert. She lives with her husband and four children in Indiana. Sarah Sundin is the author of six historical novels, including In Perfect Time (Revell, August 2014). Her novel On Distant Shores was a double finalist for the 2014 Golden Scroll Awards. Sarah lives in northern California with her husband and three children, works on-call as a hospital pharmacist, and teaches Sunday school and women’s Bible studies.