Announcements

We are excited to wrap up the Sunrise at Normandy series with an interview with Sarah Sundin. Before we get there, here are a few announcements.

 Coffee & Books

You are invited to our next Coffee and Books event on August 17th from 1:00-2:00pm EST. Meet authors Misty M. Beller, and Jodi Basye and enjoy a fun Q&A session with them! This is a free event, but you will need to register to save your spot.

 Book Giveaway

I am participating in two eBook giveaways this month. All books are historical romance, but not all are Christian romance. Links to each of these giveaways are listed in the blog post for this episode. Happy and blessed reading!

 HCRW

If you are an author of historical Christian romance, then I encourage you to connect with authors in your genre through HCRW. HCRW is our writers’ group for historical Christian romance authors. We offer community, connection, critiquing, and training. Memberships start at just $3 a month. Visit www.literaryscape.com/hcrw to learn more.

  How to Write a Book Proposal That Sells

Authors, September’s expert training will focus on how to write a book proposal. Our expert trainer will by Terry Whalin. Join us on September 19th from 5:00-6:00pm EST as he walks you through how to write a book proposal that sells, for just $17.

*This training is free for HCRW Editing members.

If you want to write a book proposal that will catch the eye of an agent and acquisitions editor, then be sure to join us for an hour of training. You can learn more and register at www.literaryscape.com/events

Alright, that is if for announcements. Enjoy our discussion with author Sarah Sundin.

Episode Notes

In this conversation, author Sarah Sundin discusses her Sunrise at Normandy series and her approach to writing historical Christian romance. She emphasizes that while she starts with characters and plot, the reader takeaway is what the reader finds in the story, which may be different from what the author intended. Sarah also shares her favorite characters and scenes from the series and the emotional connection she felt while writing them. She discusses her research process and the importance of being focused and avoiding rabbit trails. Sarah concludes by sharing her upcoming book and how readers can connect with her.

Takeaways

• Reader takeaways from a story can be different from what the author intended.

• Authors should write their stories and themes based on their characters' experiences and trust that readers will find what they need in the story.

• Creating emotional connections with characters can make the writing process more meaningful.

• Research for historical fiction should start with a broad overview and then narrow down to specific topics relevant to the story.

• Connect with Sarah Sundin through her website and newsletter to access workshops and valuable resources for aspiring authors.