Today we welcome author:
Sarah Sundin
A commenter will win a copy of
Sarah's book:
Anchor in the Storm
Sarah's book:
Anchor in the Storm
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Mary here. I'm so happy to welcome Sarah to Let's Talk. I've seen Sarah at a conference. She is such a nice person. Image having the perfect career then hearing God call you to another. This is what Sarah is sharing with us today. I asked Sarah: how has God led you on your writing journey? Here is what she said:
Once Terrified, Now Triumphant
“I have something strange to tell you.” I couldn’t face my husband,
and my stomach flopped around like our toddler son when I dressed him. “I’m
writing a novel.”
A novel? Why on earth was I writing a novel? I majored in chemistry
and became a pharmacist. I worked one day a week and stayed home with our three
young children. I barely had time to dress myself much less write a novel.
Yet I did.
Only the Lord could have changed the direction of my life so
suddenly. I had plans. When the kids started school, I wanted to gradually
increase my hours until I could work full time. Then I’d enjoy the pharmacy career
I’d dreamed of, that I’d studied for…that I loved.
God had different plans. That January morning in 2000, He woke me with
a dream. A story. The rest of the day, the story flew together while I ran
carpools and changed diapers and did laundry. Within days, I knew I had to
write it down. Worse, I had to tell my pragmatic pharmacist husband.
The Lord held my hand through this process. Over and over, He sent
little signs to show me this was indeed the road He wanted me to travel. He
sent Bible verses, songs, heart-piercing words from friends, and even a
surprise open cockpit day at an aviation museum. Whenever I doubted or sank
into fear, He gave another push.
In 2003, I attended the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference
for the first time. My work would be seen by professionals, and I was
terrified. While preparing, I taught my Sunday school students about Moses and
the burning bush. Moses gives the Lord half a dozen excellent reasons not to
send him, until the Lord finally commands him: “‘Now go; I will help you speak
and will teach you what to say’” (Exodus 4:12). That was my theme verse for the
conference. I didn’t receive a contract that year—nor for another five
years—but I received more confirmation.
Now that toddler is graduating from high school. I still work
on-call at the same hospital. I still teach that Sunday school class. And my
eighth published novel hit the shelves this week.
Only the Lord could make that happen.
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Sarah Sundin is the author of eight historical novels, including Anchor in the Storm. Her novel Through Waters Deep was named to Booklist’s “101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years,” and her novella “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” in Where Treetops Glisten was a finalist for the 2015 Carol Award. A mother of three, Sarah lives in California, works on-call as a hospital pharmacist, and teaches Sunday school.
Sarah loves to connect with readers.
You can find her at her:
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Anchor In The Storm
For plucky Lillian Avery, America’s entry into World War II means a
chance to prove herself as a pharmacist in Boston. The challenges of her new
job energize her. But society boy Ensign Archer Vandenberg’s attentions only
annoy—even if he is her brother’s
best friend.
During the darkest days of the war, Arch’s destroyer hunts German
U-boats in vain as the submarines sink dozens of merchant ships along the East
Coast. Still shaken by battles at sea, Arch notices his men also struggle with
their nerves—and with drowsiness. Could there be a link to the large
prescriptions for sedatives Lillian has filled? The two work together to answer
that question, but can Arch ever earn Lillian’s trust and affection?
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Comments
cll4him@sbcglobal.net.
You are a golden treasure, way more than you could know. I have cashiered...God used the time to teach me a wealth about the Christian life. My conclusion? Everyone needs to be a cashier at some point in their life. I have such respect for you and fully understand how your feet hurt at the end of a shift, how your hands are dirty from the ink of the money--how you smile when a man buys flowers for his wife or a mom buys her child a toy. Until God shows you a new direction. know that God loves you and is so happy you are His child.
mac262(at)me(dot)com
By the way, I so agree with Mary that EVERYONE should work as a cashier so they'll treat cashiers with respect. I did my stint at Carl's Jr. ;)
Hope all is well with you!
I'm so glad you going Sarah and me today.
Lynne Feuerstein, you are performing a valuable service and I have the utmost respect for you. I have never been a cashier or waitress but I always try to encourage those I come in contact with because I know, as a former librarian, that our customers and patrons should always be satisfied but they can also be difficult to please.
Mary, thanks again for letting us talk.
Blessings and Happy Mother's Day!
Connie
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Your yard looks wonderful, by the way. I see you brought your sunshine to the group.
I have never been a librarian, although, I think it would be the most awesome job ever. All those books. People coming to you for recommendations. Others who need your help to find the right resource. Wow. I can imagine a lot of positives.
And sad to say, like for cashiers, I have seen some cranky pants take out their frustrations on the librarian.
Now you get to garden by day (well, summertimes) and read by night. Such a deal! I hope you get a chance to read Sarah's latest book soon. I think you'll enjoy it.