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Why This Author Sold Me on a Whole Series in One Fun Interview

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In her debut novel, Holly Varni introduces us to Moonberry Lake and it's cast of delightful characters. Listen in to learn more. via @chautonahavig

When I saw the title of today’s author’s interview, I knew I’d love it. Who wouldn’t love a book called On Moonberry Lake?  I mean, come on?  Listen in while Holly Varni chat about the book, the characters, what we’ll see in the series and her series podcast!!!

Holly Varni

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Why This Author Sold Me on a Whole Series in One Fun Interview

Holly Varni and I chatted for quite a while before we even started recording, and then we just kept chatting like old friends all through the interview. Holly has a warm, engaging personality that I suspect will shine through in her writing.  Before I’d finished talking to her I’d:

  1. ordered the book
  2. begged for the next one
  3. queued up her podcast for more Moonberry Lake goodness.

That’s right. Holly has not only kicked off a nice, LONG (we hope) series with a wonderful cast of characters, she also has a podcast with snippets from Moonberry Lake’s newspaper so you can keep up on all the gossip from one octogenarian’s totally biased perspective.

Learn how Holly started writing this, the author who vets her episode topics, the fun confirmation the Lord gave her by timing the contract offer just perfectly and more!

On Moonberry Lake by Holly VarniOn Moonberry Lake by Holly Varni

Cora Matthews’s life is a mess. A broken engagement and the unexpected death of her mother have left her wondering if things will ever return to normal. Whatever “normal” is.

It certainly isn’t what she finds at Moonberry Lake. After she receives her family’s dilapidated lakefront lodge as an inheritance–with a surprising condition attached–Cora finds her life overrun by a parade of eccentric neighbors who all have something to say and something to teach her.

As Cora works to put her life back together, she must decide if she is willing to let go of the past, open her heart to love, and embrace the craziest version of family and home she could ever have imagined.

Learn more about Holly Varni on her WEBSITE (where you can find her podcast) and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub.

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Episode 510: A Chat with Sarah Sundin
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Too often we forget that part of England was under German occupation during WWII, but Sarah Sundin and I chatted about her newest release that takes place on Jersey.

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We chatted about the way the different Channel Islands spent the war. Sarah had so many cool things she’d learned during research to share. And, I loved learning about her characters and how she came up with her story. Excellent!

Mists over the Channel Islands by Sarah Sundin

Behind enemy lines, adversary and ally become impossible to distinguish. The German invasion of the British Channel Islands shatters Dr. Ivy Picot’s peaceful world, forcing her to shoulder the weight of her father’s medical practice and hold together a family unraveling under the strain of war. As conditions worsen in Jersey with the arrival of thousands of forced laborers, Ivy’s quiet allegiance to the Allies compels her to risk everything by providing medical aid to escaped workers–even as danger closes in. Dutch engineer and resistance member Gerrit van der Zee volunteers to build fortifications for the Germans so he can secretly send maps and diagrams to the Allies. On his arrival in the Channel Islands, he crosses paths with Ivy, who shows him contempt for the uniform he wears. As tensions mount and their missions grow increasingly dangerous, Ivy and Gerrit must confront the cost of courage, the meaning of sacrifice, and whether love can survive in the shadow of war. Will their covert efforts turn the tide–or will they pay the ultimate price for defiance? Renowned WWII fiction author Sarah Sundin crafts a compelling historical romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, wartime resistance, and medical intrigue–a tale of loyalty, resilience, and courage when love and duty collide.

Get Mists over the Channel Islands at 40% off and with free shipping from BakerBookHouse.com.

Learn more about Sarah (and request your preorder goodies!) by visiting Sarah’s WEBSITE. Also follow her on GoodReads and BookBub.

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