Welcome back, Sarah. How
did you come up with the idea for this story?
The idea for the Wings of the Nightingale series came about
when I was researching nursing in World War II and read about the flight
nurses. Their stories were so fascinating and exciting, and I needed a series
to tell them all. In Perfect Time is the final novel in the series, but it stands
alone. Since the nurses flew from airfield to airfield, I imagined a nurse who
had a boyfriend in every airport.
About that same time, I was listening to a family from our
church that sings a cappella. Every single member of that family has an
exceptional singing voice. Since I have a horrible singing voice, I imagined
what it would be like to be born into a family like that. Now, the family from
my church is so loving, it wouldn’t matter. But what if the family saw a lovely
singing voice as a sign of God’s blessing? What if they judged this little tone-deaf
girl? Treated her like an unrepentant sinner? Hmm. So my wounded, tone-deaf
girl grew into a bold and flirtatious nurse. I couldn’t wait to tell her story
and lead her to healing and joy.
Sounds wonderful,
Sarah. I have an aunt who was a US
army nurse in Germany
during World War II. She’s shared many memories and pictures with me. Many
times, people (and other authors) think you have it made with so many books
published. What is your most difficult problem with writing at this time in
your career?
Time. Being a published author is a full-time plus job.
Working from home is a challenge with kids in and out, carpooling, and doing
all the mom/wife stuff. At times, I long for an office where I could work from
nine to five, then come home and leave work behind. But that doesn’t happen.
With the internet, it’s go, go, go. I love writing, but I still struggle to
manage my time.
Tell us about the
featured book.
World War II flight nurse Lt. Kay Jobson collects hearts
wherever she flies, but C-47 pilot Lt. Roger Cooper seems immune to her charms.
Still, as they cross the skies
between Italy and southern France ,
evacuating the wounded and delivering paratroopers and supplies, every beat of
their hearts draws them closer. Can they confront the fears and
misunderstandings of the past in order to take hold of the future?
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Over the Mediterranean
March 25, 1944
For Lt. Kay Jobson, flight nursing meant more than physical
care. It meant reconnecting a broken soldier with the shards of his humanity.
Kay assessed her planeload of patients en route from Italy to Tunisia . A restless lot,
downhearted. That wouldn’t do.
She headed to the front of the C-47 cargo plane, past six
men confined to litters and eleven in seats along the sides of the fuselage.
The soldiers had been wounded on the battered beachhead at Anzio
or in one of the many bloody failed attempts to take Cassino . “Say, fellows, what do you think
about the ’44 baseball season? Starts soon, doesn’t it?”
“Yeah, it does.” Seated to her left, Sergeant Logan gave her
a don’t-worry-your-pretty-little-head look.
She knelt beside the patient and took his wrist to measure
his pulse. What was more fun—showing off what lay inside her pretty little head
or shocking people? “Do you think the Cardinals can come back from their World
Series loss?”
“Um, sure.” One bushy eyebrow sprang high. “But I’m a Tigers
fan myself.”
Kay rolled her eyes. “Hal Newhouser might be a great
pitcher, but the Cards have Stan Musial, and he batted .357 last season. Mark
my words, they’ll take the whole shebang this year.”
Kay tapped him under the chin. “I don’t just follow the
game, I play it. If I weren’t a nurse, I’d be the star of one of those girls’
teams.”
“Well, I’ll be.”
Swishing her hair over her shoulder, Kay turned to the rest
of the patients. “So, boys, who do you like this year?”
Over the roar of the twin engines, the men called out their
favorite teams and players and stats, and Kay smiled, her goal accomplished.
She loved everything about this job—the glamour of flight,
the challenge of nursing, and the game of lifting spirits. Now she just needed
to sweet-talk chief nurse Lt. Cora Lambert into recommending her for the Army
Air Forces’ chief nurse training program.
If only she could have an in-flight emergency to highlight
her skills.
I must read this
book. How can readers find you on the Internet?
I love connecting with readers! Come say hi!
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34 comments:
What a fabulous idea for a story. I'm going to enjoy this.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
In Perfect Time sounds like a wonderful book. Thank you for a great interview!
Melanie Backus, TX
I have not read a Sarah Sundin novel yet, and would love the chance to read this one. Thank you!
Oregon
This looks & sounds like such a wonderful story, on my TBR list..
dkstevens from SE Nebraska
Kay sounds like an interesting character, I can't wait to read her story!
Merry in MN
Wonderful interview with Sarah! I can't wait to read "In Perfect Time".
Caryl
TEXAS
Ahh! I've read the first two books in the series this is a must read for me!!!!
Love love Sarah Subdin's work.
Alicia from NYC
I have 3 of Sarah Sundin's novels and would love to add this book to my collection.
I live in Canada.
Love Sarah's books and would love to read "In Perfect time"!! Thanks for the wonderful interview - Sarah and Lena!!
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Kentucky
Thank you for coming by, everyone! And for all your kind words.
I love Sarah's books! I would love to win.
North Carolina
Enter me for this great book!!
Conway,SC.
Just dropped by to read the story of where Kay came from. :-) You don't need to put me in the drawing since I already own the book (and it's fabulous!), but I watned to say thanks for the article!
Such a great story!
Amanda from Michigan
I've been anxious to read Kay's story!! Always look forward to all of Sarah's books! :-)
Stephanie
Binghamton, NY
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I have read other books of Sarah Sundin's and really like them. Can't wait to read this one whenever my library gets it. Thanks, Ellen G.
Indiana
Would love to win. Loved some of your other books.
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Just finished In Perfect Time and it was fantastic! Would love to win a copy.
Sereina in Washington
I have (and read) the first two books in this series and enjoyed them very much. In Perfect Time is on my wish list so it would be wonderful to win it here. Thanks for the chance to win the book and for the interview with Sarah.
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Kansas
thanks for the chance to read this amazing novel...
karenk...from PA
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In Perfect Time sounds like a beautiful story and I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Kristen in OK
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I love Sarah Sundin. Her books are hard to put down!
Kim in Missouri
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Portsmouth, VA
I enjoy World War II era books - this sounds very good!
Beth from IA
I love the picture of Kay on the cover, it's perfect! Thanks for the giveaway!
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from Virginia
I love the concept of a nurse with boyfriends in every port. thanks for the giveaway. sm wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com California
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Anna H. from FL
Love Mrs. Sundin's writing! Can't wait to read this one too!
-Raechel
Have heard nothing but good about your current book series - would love to read one of them! Blessings! Arizona
Thank you, everyone! Kay's story was so much fun to write.
Love Sarah! Thank you! From Indiana.
Would love to read this book. Seattle, WA area!
This story is on my to read list. I would love to win a copy! Thank you for sharing!
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