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Wings of Glory is a three-book series of historical romances. Each book in the series follows the three Novak brothers who were B-17 bomber pilots with the US Eighth Air Force in World War II. A Distant Melody is the first in this series.
Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval–even marry a man she doesn’t love. Lt. Walter Novak–fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women–takes his last furlough at home in California before being shipped overseas. Walt and Allie meet at a wedding and their love of music draws them together, prompting them to begin a correspondence that will change their lives. As letters fly between Walt’s muddy bomber base in England and Allie’s mansion in an orange grove, their friendship binds them together. But can they untangle the secrets, commitments, and expectations that keep them apart?
I greatly enjoyed reading A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin. There was a great balance between B-17s (the Flying Fortress) and a love story between Allie and Walt. Sundin’s research was extensive and even though I am not a WWII fan I found this book fascinating. You will begin to feel like you are family to the characters in the book. Through many challenges, heartache, and trials there is the theme of one searching the will of God.
If you like historical romance, A Distant Melody will grab you from the first page!
THE CONTEST:
A Distant Melody, Book 1 in Sarah Sundin’s exciting Wings of Glory series, is in stores now! To celebrate the release, we’re offering one Grand Prize winner the chance to get nostalgic!
THE PRIZE:
The Winner of our ‘NETFLIX® & Nostalgia’ giveaway will receive a vintage prize package, including:
*A 6 month NETFLIX® subscription
*$25 Starbucks® gift card
*A box of See’s Famous Old Time Chocolates®
*A jar of homemade strawberry jam
*A Big Band music CD
*A Mini B-17 Model airplane
*Vintage stationery and pen
*British specialty tea
*WWII style playing cards
To enter just click on the icon above! Contest will be live April 5th and run through April 25th!
A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin can be purchased here.
Although I come from a home wallpapered in books, I only briefly envisioned myself as a writer, when my sister and I co-wrote Funny Dancing Fruits and Vegetables complete with crayon illustrations.
Then I discovered science. I loved learning about the intricacies of God’s creation, so I studied chemistry in college, and then got my doctorate in pharmacy—not a typical career path for a writer.
In pharmacy school, I met my husband, Dave. We settled in northern California and were blessed by three bright, funny children—Stephen, Anna, and Matthew.
Then on January 6, 2000, I woke from a dream so intriguing I had to write it down. I proceeded to write a really bad 750-page contemporary Christian romance. Burn-it-when-I-die bad. But the Lord used it to call me into writing. I joined a critique group, attended writers’ conferences, and joined American Christian Fiction Writers. These all taught me about the craft of writing and the publishing industry, and introduced me to writers, editors, and agents.
I first submitted the manuscript for A Distant Melody in 2003, and over the next five years I accumulated a pile of “good” rejection letters from editors and agents. Finally in 2008, a submission at Mount Hermon Christian Writers’ Conference led to my first sale.
Between writing and driving kids to soccer and karate, I work one evening a week as a hospital pharmacist, teach Sunday school to fourth- and fifth-graders, and teach women’s Bible studies. I enjoy speaking to women’s groups and am available to speak on several topics. You can see more on her website here.
FTC Disclosure: Special thanks to Amy Lathrop of litFUSE publicity group for sending me a review copy of A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin.
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Interesting topic for a novel. Thank you for also sharing a little about Sarah's personal life and how she became a writer.
The prize package sounds wonderful
Thanks for your lovely review, Lori! I'm so glad you enjoyed Walt & Allie's story!
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