Through Waters Deep is coming soon! The first book in the Waves of Freedom series officially releases on August 4, 2015, but it’s already available at some locations.
This week I’m giving away THREE copies of Through Waters Deep! To enter, leave a comment below (US & Canada only please), and/or on any of the upcoming Tour of Boston posts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3), which will show the sites featured in the novel. You can earn a maximum of four entries by leaving a comment on each of the four posts. If you can’t leave a comment, please send me an email to enter. Giveaway ends Monday, July 27, 2015 at midnight, Pacific Time. I’ll announce the winner here on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.
Video
I’m thrilled with the book cover Revell created, with photography by Brandon Hill Photos. Here’s a fun behind-the-scenes video from the photo shoot! So much care was put into the details – the right look for the models, “Mary’s” dress, hair, and makeup, and “Jim’s” uniform.
Enjoy!
Launch Party
If the video made you feel like dancing, come join us at the launch party for Through Waters Deep! On August 8, 2015, we’ll be launching the novel at Barnes & Noble in Antioch, CA at 7 pm. My literary agent, Rachel Kent, will be teaching swing dance for anyone willing. We’ll have light refreshments, giveaways, a reading, and a book signing. 1940s attire is optional – but welcome!
Please don’t enter me, as I already have a review copy of this book – and am almost done! It is soo good!!
I can’t tell you how much I wish I lived close enough to come to the launch party and learn to swing-dance! What fun!!
Seeing the behind the scene’s for the cover was really cool! I love the one they chose. 🙂
Thank you for writing amazing Christian fiction, Mrs. Sundin! (And congrats on your daughter’s wedding, too!)
Thank you, Raechel!
I always love looking at “behind the scenes” footage, it’s so amazing how book covers are brought to life. On the cover, the male model looks like the actor Ryan Reynolds (but not in the video). Thanks for sharing! Too bad CA is too far away b/c I’d love to learn swing dancing.
I’ve always wanted to learn swing dancing too! So excited I get my chance!
I have read all of your books and would like to be entered in your giveaway. I enjoy your characters and the situations they get into.
Thank you, Connie! I’m glad you like the characters – they’re like friends to me.
What a fun video! Looking forward to reading your newest novel.
Thanks, Sue!
I’ve read all of your books, loved them, and would like to be entered in to the drawing. Thank you!
Thank you, Rebecca!
Yay, a new book! Yes, enter my name 🙂
You’re entered 🙂
Thanks for peek behind the scenes in the making of the cover. I think it is a fascinating process. I am so excited for the release of THROUGH WATERS DEEP!
Thanks, Caryl!
I’d love to come to Antioch and stop at In n Out on the way…but it’s a bit far from Virginia. And I’d love to win a copy of your book, but I’ll buy it regardless! 🙂
In N Out is calling your name… 🙂 Wish you didn’t live so far away!
Oh this video is so fun! I don’t know how they possibly chose from all those wonderful shots!!
I’m so excited for the start of this series! Can’t wait to read to read!!
I love all the shots too, but the cover one captures the overall mood of the story so well. I’m glad I didn’t have to make the decision!
They sure do make those “cover photo shoots” more fun looking than all of the hard work that goes into them. Looking forward to reading this one.
I’m sure it’s a lot of hard work! They look like they had fun doing it!
I cannot wait to read Through Waters Deep! There’s nothing like a new book, but especially one from a favourite author that you know you won’t be able to put down!!
Thank you, Heather! I hope you enjoy it!
I love your books, they are so real, the detail is amazing and the characters? Love them. So looking forward to this new release, and a thank you for the peek into the cover couple. Only one more thing, its like an addiction reading your work, can’t get enough!
Thank you, Linda! I’m so glad you enjoy the books!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this book, and LOVE LOVE LOVE this behind-the-scenes video!!!! So much fun!!!!!
I love this video too!! It’s so much fun.
How fun!!! This video makes me kind of want to make book covers for a living… 🙂 I’m really looking forward to reading your new book!!!
It does look like fun, doesn’t it? 🙂
I love the video! Can’t wait to read the series, I loved your other Pilot ones!
Thank you, Beverly!
I actually only came to watch the video, so it’s a fun bonus to get my name in for a drawing of your book. I can’t wait to get my hands on it! 🙂
I LOVE behind the scenes cover shoot videos. This is my favorite cover of yours yet!
🙂
It’s my favorite too – and I adore my other covers! They’re working on the cover for Book 2, and I can’t WAIT!
I would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Thanks, Betti!
Another awesome book coming out from my favorite Author sign me up, count me in or add me to the list either way can you tell I am excited –
XoXo
The other
Ray & Helen’s Grand Daughter
You’re in 🙂 I love the Ray & Helen reference!
I’d love to read your books! The covers are always eye catching 🙂
They are! Revell does outstanding work!
I have a huge crush on this book cover and cannot wait to read your latest! August 4th, get here quickly 🙂
I have it hanging over my desk to inspire me 🙂
I have enjoyed the “Wings of Glory” and the “Wings of the Nightingale” series. I am looking forward to this new seties! My 1st book was “A Distant Melody” which was the first book I ever downloaded on Kindle. I have re-read the series multiple time. I love them..Thank you Sarah!
Thank you, Donya! I’m so glad you enjoy the stories!
I love all your books, Sarah. I can’t wait to read this.
Thanks, Violetta!
What an awesome and fun video!! ( as if I needed more incentive to read your new novel!!) So looking forward to reading it Sarah!! I enjoy your books and have shared each one my 94 yr old veteran Father and his WW11 bride my Mom!!
Thanks, Kenda! And I’m honored that you’ve shared with your WWII-era parents 🙂
This behind-the-scenes video is so special. I love it, and the cover turned out beautifully. Congratulations on another release, Mrs. Sundin! 🙂
~Schuyler
Thank you, Schuyler! Brandon Hill Photos and Revell did amazing work.
I already have a copy and three more pre-ordered so don’t put me in the drawing. I love this cover and the video showing how it was made. Thank you, Sarah! Keep up the food work.
Three pre-ordered? I love you. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the story and the video!
Can’t wait to read this book! I’d love to be entered, thanks! 🙂
Thanks, Rebecca!
Great cover and fun video! Looking forward to reading.
Thank you, Carol!
I have read all your books ( all but one of them more than once actually) and really enjoy them!! I’m super excited for this new book and would love to win a copy!!
Thanks, Jodie! I’m glad you enjoy them!
Great video! I love reading your books.
Thank you, Jenn!
I’m so excited to read your newest books. I’ve read/loved all the others! Please enter me into the giveaway:)
Thank you, Brittany!
I would love to read this books, it sounds very good and I love the cover.
Thanks, Lisa!
I’d love to win a copy of your book! I just love your books, especially the Nightingale series. Can’t wait to read your latest!
Thanks, Becki!
I would love to win a copy! I fell in love with your writing a few weeks ago and devoured the books I could get my hands on.
Thanks, Heather! I’m glad you gave a new author a try!
I would LOVE to get a sneak preview of this!! You know I’m a big fan and so is our little Nick! 😉
I don’t know if you’re ALLOWED to read any more of my books 😉
I’d already seen the video when it was posted on FB a while back but it’s always fun to see how it is done 🙂
Thank you so much for the giveaway! I can’t wait for this series.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to come to the book launch as I live in Canada, but I’m sure you’ll all have a great time 😀
Yeah, that’s a little bit of a hike 🙂 I’m glad you like the video!
Wish I lived closer!! Is there anything more fun than swing dancing??
I loved the photo shoot! Can’t wait to read the book!
I can’t wait to swing dance – I’ve always wanted to.
Love the video. Would love to read this book when its released . Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks, Shirley!
I absolutely loved your Wings of Glory Series. Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres, and WWII is always an interesting setting for a novel. This looks like it’s going to be another great series. I’d love to one day write a historical fiction novel of my own.
Thanks, Meagan! I’d love to see you write that book too 🙂
Can’t wait to read it!
Thanks, Sally!
Love the behind the scenes of the photoshoot. And I love the dress!
Too bad Florida is so far from California as I would totally be at the Launch Party.
Thanks, Lindsay! You can dance in the privacy of your home 🙂
I really enjoyed the video. So sorry I can’t go to the launch party but I would really like to win the book.
Thanks, Carol!
That was too fun! Love book trailers and seeing how covers are made; thanks for sharing 🙂
I know! I’m totally in love with this video.
LOVE the cover of this book. All of your book covers are beautiful. 🙂 I’ve already read the book and it was fabulous!
Thank you, Tori! I’m glad you liked the story. And I love this cover too – Revell has a great team.
I love all of your books and would love to be entered in your giveaway!
Thanks, Laurie!
I love your books! And I love how they are historically accurate.
Thank you! I’m glad you like the detail 🙂
Love that polka-dot dress 🙂 Neat video and very handsome couple
Isn’t that dress cute? And I love the video – they did a great job!
My daughter is dating a sailor man (actually Navy) and looking at this cover reminds me of them. Have never read one of your books but this one looks like a must read… Thanks
How fun! I hope you enjoy the story!
I would love to have this book!
I totally fell in love with the serie wings of glory and as a ww2 re-enactor I would love to read this book (while wearing my WAVES uniform of course)
But I just don’t live in the US or Canada… But across the ocean, Belgium^^
Thanks, Emma! I’m sorry I’m not doing an international giveaway 🙁 The postage kills me!
I read this book for Lit Fuse Publicity in order to review it. I loved it as much as I did all of the previous books by Ms. Sundin. Love this period in history and the stories that are woven around it. Ms. Sundin is a master at bringing the characters to life and giving us a glimpse of what it must have been like at that period of time.
Thank you, Barb! I’m so glad you enjoyed the book. I’m looking forward to your review!
I’d love to win. I like the cover. Haven’t read any of your books.
Thanks, Michelle! I hope you enjoy the story!
So excited about Through Waters Deep! I would love to be entered into the drawing. I just love your books and have been a fan since A Distant Melody. Congrats on the new series.
Thanks, Katelyn!
I am so excited about this book! I have read all your books and can hardly wait. Thanks for an opportunity at this giveaway.
Thank you, Kim!
I think I have read all of your books – except this one! I love your books. The Kindle free books introduced your work to me. I like them so much, I will even pay for them.
Thank you, Charlotte! I’m so glad you enjoy the stories!
This one looks like a great book! Thank you for the chance to win a copy 🙂
Thanks, Trixi!
I would la la LOVE to win a copy to read 🙂
I ha-ha-hope you win 🙂
Loved the video- how interesting! I have read and loved every single one of your books and would love to win the giveaway 🙂 God bless!
Thanks, Jennie! I love the video too – they did a great job!
I have loved reading your books and would love a copy of this new one. We did a WWII Mother’s Day dinner this year and I thought of your books as I was preparing decor and looking up old photographs for the decor.
Thank you for good clean books to read!
Oh, how fun! I love the WWII theme for Mother’s Day!
Looking forward to reading your newest novel! Congratulations on your daughters wedding ♡ Hope to see you at Barnes and Noble August 8th
Thanks, Tina! I’m looking forward to seeing you!
the launch party sounds so fun!! I wish I could be there!
Thanks, Courtney! I wish you could come too!
I’d love to read this.
Thanks, BJ!
This is wonderful! Love seeing the behind-the-scenes look! Would be so excited to win a copy of the book!
Thanks, Kendra!
I love this beautiful cover and enjoyed the behind-the-scenes video from the photo shoot! Thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity!!
Thanks, Britney! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for showing us behind the scenes of the cover shoot. The cover is lovely. I’m sure the book is wonderful too, as your other books are. I’m looking forward to reading Through Waters Deep. I wish I lived close enough to go to the launch party; it looks like it will be lots of fun. I’d love to win this book so thanks for the chance.
Thanks, Pam! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Cant wait. Enjoyed the video about shooting theccover.
Thanks, Cathy!
Cant wait.
I am so looking forward to reading your new book – it has been on my TBR list for a long, long, time!!!
Thank you, Sharon!
Would love to read. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks, Samantha!
I get excited when August rolls around because that means another book is coming out! Hehe. Thank you so much for your beautifully written books!!! I would love to be entered into the giveaway
Thanks, Julia! I’m glad you enjoy the stories!
I love all of your wonderful books, Sarah, and enjoy your “on this date in history” posts on Facebook. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks, Fran! I’m glad you enjoy the books, the video, and the “Today in History”!
I just finished a review copy of the book, so I don’t need to be entered in the giveaway. Just wanted to share with everyone that this is an AWESOME story. Congratulations to whoever the lucky winners are! (And the video was really fun to watch.)
Thank you, Pam! I’m glad you enjoyed the video – and the story!
Neat video! I would love to read the book.
Thanks, Amanda!
Thanks for sharing the video. Love seeing how it came about.
Looking forward to reading the book.
Thank you, Joy!
Hey Sarah, I just wanted to thank you for always making your characters and their situations relatable in some way, and for always sharing wise words. “They deserve our prayers not our gossip” is one of my favorite quotes.
Thanks again & God Bless
Thanks, Jessica! I’m usually speaking to myself 🙂
I would love to read your book, and the cover is stunning!
Thanks, Velma! They did a great job!
I have really enjoyed your novels and would love to entered into the contest. I enjoy reading novels based around world war 2 and novels are my go to reads of all time. I can’t wait to read more of them. Thanks.
Thanks, Amy! I’m glad you enjoy the stories!
I’m so looking forward to reading this book! I am an avid history fan (especially military history) and I love your attention to historical detail and the way you really bring the time period to life! All of your books are fantastic! 🙂
Thanks, Emily! It means a lot to me that an avid military history fan likes my work!
My pile of to read books just keeps growing.
As does mine 🙂
Hope I win! I want to read your books.
Thanks, Phyllis! I hope you enjoy the story!
I love your books and can’t wait for this one to come out. Only 14 more days!! I would love to add this book to my collection. I love behind th scenes especially if it is about book I am waiting anxiously for. I love reading Christian fiction novels especially based on the war.
Can’t wait
Thanks, Nicole! I’m glad you enjoy the books!
I can’t wait to read this new book! I’m going to take it on my cruise in a few weeks!
Ooh, fun! Jim and Mary are rather fond of the sea 🙂
I absoluetly LOVE your books. I’m currently reading “In Perfect Time”. Apparently I picked the perfect date to begin it, because that same day I saw that it won a new award. Your books have been great for me, not just to read, but they have also been helping me grow spiritually because everytime I read it makes me want to learn more about the God that Kay is finding out about. I would love to be entered in your giveaway as well. Thank you for everything!
Thank you, Emily! That means so much to me. I’m constantly getting to know God – He’s completely accessible and completely unfathomable, all at once. I’m thrilled that my stories help you on your journey!
Would really love to win this book.
Thanks, Bonnie!
I only recently discovered your books and I’m already a huge fan! Can’t wait for this one!!!
Thanks for taking a chance on a new author, Sarah! I’m glad you like the stories!
Wow! I didn’t realize Through Waters Deep was coming out so soon! I can not wait to read it! By far one of my favorite series out there!
Thanks, Sara! I hope you enjoy the new series!
I’m so excited about your new book! I hate waiting until August to read it. However, August is my birthday… so I thought I might get someone to buy it for me. 🙂 Happy Birthday to me!
Books make great presents 🙂 Happy birthday!
Anxiously awaiting Through Waters Deep. I’ve enjoyed everything else you’ve written thus far. As a history undergrad major, I love your attention to historical details and would love to chat one day if the opportunity ever arose.
Thanks, Amy! I’d love to chat too! And I’m glad you enjoy the history behind the story.
The video is great and it does make me feel like dancing!! 🙂 I love the video here that shows the process of creating a book cover… but, how to choose between all of the photos?! 🙂 That would be a challenge! Thanks for the chance to enter and thanks for being a wonderful author who reminds us of the value of history!
I’m thankful they did the choosing!
I wish it had included how they did her hair!!
I know! Her hair looks great!
Love seeing how a cover is created! And the Boston photos are great! Recently watched an interview with Matthew Broderick in which he talked about playing Robert Gould Shaw in “Glory’. Keep up the good work, Sarah.
Such a great movie! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and video!
How fun to watch this behind the scenes video for your new book cover! I really like the final choice, but others were cute too.
Same here 🙂
This sounds like a very interesting book. I love reading g anythi g set in the WWII years. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks, Shirley! I hope you enjoy the story.
Interesting to see behind the scenes. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks, Melissa!
Have loved many of your books and am looking forward to this one! Greatly enjoyed the ‘behind-the-scenes’ video and would love to see more! WWII is one of my favorite time periods and you really help it come alive!
Thank you, Lori!
Behind the scenes views are great. Answers many questions and gives a more vivid picture of what I’m reading. Thanks for the chance to win your book. I’ve read 2 of them so far and enjoyed them.
Thank you, Vickie! I’m glad you’re enjoying the books.
Please enter me in the book drawing. I love your books. Thanks for all the background information and pictures, they are great!
Thanks, Susan!
Love the dress , hair and makeup, as a matter of fact when I renewed my wedding vows I went with this hair and makeup style. And what can you say about a man in uniform☺. Can’t wait for the book.
You must have looked wonderful for your ceremony! And congratulations on the renewal 🙂
from the reviews~ this must be awesome!
Nice video! This is on my wanted list!
Thank you, Deanna! I hope you enjoy the story.
Having never been to Boston, I enjoyed your behind the scenes video. I’m looking forward to reading your new book since I’ve loved all your others!
Having never been to Boston, I enjoyed your behind-the-scenes video. I’m looking forward to reading your new book since I’ve loved all your others!
Thank you, Suzanne!
I really liked your video. It is so interesting to see the covers photos take shape. I think I would have liked any one of them for the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks, Loraine! I liked them all too.
interesting info
Thank you!
What a fun video! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the giveaway!!
Thank you, Connie!
Thanks for the video – it was fun to see that these were real people (I thought it was a drawing). Eager to read the newest book and a new series! I have all of your other books and loved each one of them. Your characters are so fascinating and I love the historically accurate settings 🙂
Thank you, Sue! I’m glad you enjoy the stories.
Entering again! Sounds like you found the perfect parish for your couple, given all its interesting history during the war!
Thanks, Janice!
That was OUTSTANDING!!! I’ve always wondered how these were captured! Do you have videos like these for any of the other books?
No, I don’t 🙁 This is my first “book trailer,” but it was worth the wait!
This is going to be good!
Thanks, Sherry!
How fun, makes me want to read it even more! Thanks!
Thanks, Ellen!
Beautiful cover!
Thanks, Joan! Revell does outstanding work.
My Aunt was one of the first Waves and she loved it. That is how she met my Uncle. Great video. Loved all the history.
How wonderful! The third book in this series (coming in 2017) will feature a member of the WAVES.
How cool is that?! Wish I was on the West Coast or I’d be there!!
Thanks, Rachel! I wish you could come too!
Nice to see the behind the scene’s shoot.
Thanks, Kim!
great video and the male model is a hunk too!
He is rather nice-looking 🙂
Loved the video Sarah! You are one busy lady, after your daughters wedding I’d thought you’d relax and enjoy the Summer but now your Swing dancing besides signing copy’s of new book! I’ve always wanted to learn to Swing dance but will have to wait till you come to FL for a signing. LOVE her DRESS!
The wedding date was not made in consultation with mommy’s book release schedule 🙂 It’s been a whopping busy summer, but a delightful one!
Love the video! It’s a fascinating process, with gorgeous results.
I agree! They did an outstanding job.
“So many books, so little time!” Going to place a hold this one at the library even before it reaches the shelves, just in case I don’t win one! Enjoy your launch party on the 8th. Will you crack a bottle of champagne against a ship? 🙂
Thanks, Janice! I’ll probably skip the bottle-breaking thing 🙂 B&N might not like that 🙂
So fun to see how a cover comes together! Great final shot, too. It may be my favorite book cover of yours so far (and I love them all!).
Thanks, Jenny! I adore this cover too!
Beautiful cover! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!