Sarah Sundin is a bestselling author from California, known for her captivating historical fiction novels set in the World War II era. Sundin's love for writing about this time period shines through in her Sunrise at Normandy series, Wings of the Nightingale series, and Wings of Glory series, as well as her more recent works, The Sound of Light (2023) and Embers in the London Sky (coming February 2024). Her novels have been praised by critics, earning starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist.
Before becoming a full-time author, Sundin pursued a career in science, earning a degree in chemistry and later a Ph.D. in pharmacy from the University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy. It wasn't until 2000, when she had a vivid dream, that she felt compelled to try her hand at writing. Although her first attempt, a 750-page contemporary Christian romance, was never published, the experience sparked a passion for writing that would lead her to join a writer critique group and attend writers' conferences. Her first novel, "A Distant Melody" of the "Wings of Glory" series, was published in 2010, and she has since published numerous award-winning and bestselling novels.
In addition to her writing, Sundin is a dedicated mother of three and a committed member of her community. She enjoys teaching Sunday school and women's Bible studies, as well as speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sundin serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference, further sharing her passion for writing and storytelling with others. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to her community have made her a respected and beloved figure in the literary world.