Interviews & Questions
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Suggested Interview Questions
Here are a few suggested questions to use when interviewing the author. Please see the press release for Mists over the Channel Islands for more information.
Mists over the Channel Islands
- What drew you to write about the German occupation of the Channel Islands, and why do you consider this one of the war’s lesser-known settings?
- Dr. Ivy Picot faces the tremendous challenge of taking over her father’s medical practice while her family struggles under wartime pressure. What inspired this character, and how did you approach writing about the unique burdens placed on women during the occupation?
- The forced laborers brought to the Channel Islands represent a lesser-known aspect of the war. Can you tell us about their historical significance and how they factor into Ivy’s story?
- Gerrit van der Zee’s role as a Dutch engineer working undercover is fascinating. What led you to create a character who must wear the enemy’s uniform while secretly working against them?
- The tension between Ivy and Gerrit begins with her contempt for his German uniform. How did you develop their relationship from that initial friction to something deeper?
- Both of your main characters are essentially living double lives—Ivy as a secret resistance helper and Gerrit as an undercover agent. What challenges did this present in terms of storytelling and character development?
- The Channel Islands’ unique position—being British territory under German control—created unusual circumstances. How did this setting influence the types of resistance activities your characters could realistically undertake?
- You’ve written extensively about World War II. What makes the Channel Islands occupation story distinct from other WWII settings you’ve explored?
- The theme of sacrifice runs throughout the book—both personal sacrifice and the broader sacrifices of war. What do you hope readers take away from the cost of courage during such dark times?
- How can readers connect with you?
Podcast & Online Interviews
Kelly Jo Wilson interviewed me about Mists over the Channel Islands on the Christian Romance Podcast, 6 February 2026
Book Bites with Rebecca & Rebecca Podcast
Rebecca Yauger & Rebecca Reed interviewed me in a short Book Bites podcast about Mists over the Channel Islands, 4 February 2026
The Romantic Side of Suspense Podcast
Author Sarah Hamaker interviewed me and six other authors about our new romantic suspense novels on Quick Takes on the Romantic Side of Suspense Podcast, 5 February 2026
Ruth Douthitt interviewed me about Mists over the Channel Islands on the Writer’s Day Podcast, 2 February 2026.
Authors A.D. Lawrence and Hilary Hamblin interviewed me on the Knives n Roses Podcast about Mists over the Channel Islands, 2 February 2026.
Katie Eubanks interviewed me on the Oh My Word with Katie podcast about Mists over the Channel Islands, 29 January 2026
Author Chautona Havig interviewed me on the Because Fiction Podcast about Mists over the Channel Islands, 26 January 2026.
Author Jaime Jo Wright interviewed me about Midnight on the Scottish Shore on the MadLit Musings Podcast, 7 Aug 2025.
Christian Historical Fiction Talk podcast
Author Liz Tolsma interviewed me about Midnight on the Scottish Shore, on the Christian Historical Fiction Talk podcast, 7 April 2025.
Carol McLeod interviewed me on the Significant Women podcast about Midnight on the Scottish Shore, 4 April 2025
Embers in the London Sky was featured in the Woman’s World Book Club for February 18-25, 2024!
Print Interviews
Woman’s World article on “7 Gripping New WWII Novels,” featuring Mists over the Channel Islands, 7 February 2026
Fresh Fiction interview with Dr. Ivy Picot of Mists over the Channel Islands, 6 February 2026
Family Fiction interview about Midnight on the Scottish Shore, 2 May 2025
The Big Thrill interview about Midnight on the Scottish Shore, 14 February 2025
More to Life Intersection article on Midnight on the Scottish Shore, 17 January 2025
Cover feature and interview in FamilyFiction, March 2024
Article in The Brentwood Press about the Brentwood Literary Stroll, in which Sarah participated, 8 April 2022
Until Leaves Fall in Paris featured in Publishers Weekly article highlighting upcoming novels with book-related themes, 8 November 2021
Article in East Bay Times, 6 February 2021 – on When Twilight Breaks
NBC News interview on rationing in WWII, by Tim Stelloh, 1 May 2020
Article in the Tullahoma News, 6 January 2021 – on The Land Beneath Us and my research trip to Tullahoma, TN