Interview with Sarah Sundin: From the Pharmacy to WWII Historical Romances

Join Kelly as she sits down with Sarah Sundin in an inspiring conversation that traces Sarah’s extraordinary journey from a thriving pharmacy career to becoming a celebrated author of World War II novels. In this episode, Sarah reveals how a surprising spark of divine inspiration transformed her initial reluctance to write into a passionate pursuit of storytelling. Delving into the rich historical tapestry that informs her work, Sarah shares intimate anecdotes—including memories of her great uncle’s harrowing experiences as a B-17 bomber pilot—that underscore the power of narrative in healing trauma and preserving history.

Throughout the discussion, Sarah offers an insider’s look into the creative process behind her latest historical romance, Midnight on the Scottish Shore. This novel, centered on a Dutch resistance member turned spy, is a testament to her meticulous research into Scottish history and her commitment to authenticity in historical fiction. Listen in as Sarah explains how she crafts her stories with the precision of a cinematic experience, all while reflecting on her evolving spiritual journey and the invaluable role of community—especially through her involvement with the West Coast Writers Conference—in nurturing her writing career.

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Meet Sarah Sundin

Sarah is the bestselling author of When Twilight Breaks, Until Leaves Fall in Paris, The Sound of Light, and Embers in the London Sky—along with the beloved Sunrise at Normandy series. Her novels have captivated readers and critics alike, earning her both Christy and Carol Awards, as well as starred reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. With her signature ability to bring history to life while weaving in faith, courage, and love, Sarah’s stories transport readers to the heart of World War II and beyond. She joins us today from sunny Southern California, and I can’t wait to dive into her writing journey.

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

John 15:5, NKJV I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

New Book: Midnight on the Scottish Shore

To escape the Nazis, she must become a spy. To save the Allied cause, must he betray his heart?

The only way Cilla van der Zee can survive the German occupation of the Netherlands is to do the unthinkable–become a spy for the Nazis in Britain. She soothes her conscience with a plan to abandon her mission and instead aid the Allies. Her scheme is thwarted when naval officer Lt. Lachlan Mackenzie finds her along the Scottish shore and turns her in to be executed.

But perhaps she is more useful alive than dead. British intelligence sends her to Scotland to radio misleading messages to Germany, messages about the naval base at Scapa Flow to be crafted by Lachlan. At the station in the lighthouse at Dunnet Head, Lachlan and Cilla must work together if the war is to be won. 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?

Master of World War II fiction Sarah Sundin takes you to the wild Scottish seaside, where danger lurks under the surface of the water–and in the depths of the human heart–for a WWII tale you won’t soon forget.

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