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Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Sept. 2, 1942: RAF bombs Karlsruhe, Germany using 8000-lb bombs.

With Every Letter - Release Day Giveaway!

It's the official release day for my newest novel, With Every Letter , which kicks off the Wings of the Nightingale series!

To celebrate, I'm giving away a copy of With Every Letter and also Mellie's First Aid Kit. The kit is designed and sewn by my friend Marci Seither from vintage fabric and stocked with bandages, antibiotic ointment, hand sanitizer, and - for true emergencies - Starbucks Via instant coffee. To be entered in the giveaway, please leave a comment telling whether you'd like to win the book, the kit, or either. PLEASE leave your email address in the following format: sarah[at]sarahsundin[dot]com. US and Canada only, please. I'll draw a winner late Monday Sept. 3 and post on Sept. 4.

In the Wings of the Nightingale series, three World War II flight nurses discover friendship, love, and peril in the skies and on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Here's the blurb for With Every Letter : As part of a morale-building program, World War II flight nurse Lt. Mellie Blake begins an anonymous correspondence with Army engineer Lt. Tom MacGilliver in North Africa. As their letters crisscross the Atlantic, they develop a deep friendship. But when they're both transferred to Algeria, will their future be held hostage by the past—or will they reveal their identities?

Would you like another chance to win With Every Letter ? My beyond-fabulous publisher, Revell, is giving away a copy of all their September releases (and those are some amazing books!) today through September 3 on their Facebook page!

Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Sept. 1, 1942: Federal judge in California upholds detention of Japanese-Americans. German Army Group A reaches the Black Sea in the Caucasus, takes port of Anapa.

Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Aug. 31, 1942: Mass arrests in Belfast of IRA members who planned to attack US & British troops. Australians launch offensive at Milne Bay, New Guinea.

Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Aug. 30, 1942: Battle of Alam Halfa Ridge begins near El Alamein as Rommel attempts to outflank the British. US lands unopposed on Adak in Aleutians to build airbase.

Book Beat - The Reunion by Dan Walsh

Ever wonder what lies beneath the surface of ordinary people you know? In The Reunion , Dan Walsh introduces a character whose very ordinary appearance conceals an extraordinary soul.

Vietnam War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Aaron Miller fell on hard times after the war and now serves as a handyman at a Florida trailer park. While reconciled with God, he remains estranged from his family. His daughter, Karen Miller, sells homes in Texas, single and trying not to be lonely and still bitter about the father who abandoned her. Reporter Dave Russo is working on a book to honor Vietnam veterans when a lead takes him in an astonishing direction that could change many lives, including his own.

Each time Dan Walsh writes a book, I think, "That's it. This is his best book ever." Then he writes a new book. And I say it again. So here I go - "The Reunion is his best book ever." I'm prepared to amend that statement when his next novel is released.

The characters are believable and deeply drawn. I especially loved how Aaron demonstrates that a battlefield is not a requirement for a heroic life. The romance is sweet but realistic. And the ending - get out the tissues! I used several, and I rarely cry when reading novels. I highly recommend this novel.

Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Aug. 29, 1942: In New Guinea, Japanese break through “Gap” at Isurava on way to Port Moresby. Australia begins sugar rationing, 1 lb/wk. New song in Top Ten: “At Last.”[image error]

Giveaway Winner - The Haven by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Thanks to everyone who commented (or tried to) on my blog feature on The Haven by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Suzanne is generously giving away a copy of the book to one commenter. And the random number generator chose....Wanda!

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Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Aug. 28, 1942: Japanese daylight attempt to reinforce Guadalcanal fails due to US air attack; they turn to nighttime “Tokyo Express.” First school for WAVEs officers opens at Northampton MA. [image error]

You CAN win 35 books!

Do you like to read? I know, dumb question. Do you like to read a LOT? Would you like to bless dozens of friends, your local retirement home, or your church library?

The Christian Authors Network (CAN) is giving away 35 books to one winner this week on The Book Club Network! This includes my new release, With Every Letter, plus either two more copies of With Every Letter to give away, or a complete set of the Wings of Glory series.

As a long-time book club member and now an author, I love The Book Club Network, which links readers, authors, and book clubs for discussion, exploration of new books, and giveaways. CAN, as a group of professional Christian authors, is excited about The Book Club Network and came up with this exciting giveaway.

So hop on over to The Book Club Network at http://www.bookfun.org , join the CAN and Friends page, and leave a comment for a chance to win!