Hi, I’m Savannah.
I’m an author, illustrator, history enthusiast, and most importantly, a follower of Jesus. I write stories infused with a hearty dose of hope, truth, and beauty, plus a dash of humor. Stories that point readers to the hope of the kingdom of heaven and remind them that God is good, light is greater than darkness, and every life is precious.
My latest book:
Trains and Tulips: A Novel of the World War II Dutch Resistance
Five young people join the Dutch Resistance against the Nazis in this action-packed, hope-filled YA historical fiction novel, inspired by true stories.
What People are Saying:
“Trains and Tulips is a fictional mosaic, wonderfully bringing into one great picture many of the different historical events which took place during the Dutch resistance in World War II…”
-Jessica Marinos, author of the Trimont Trilogy
“Trains and Tulips is an extremely well-researched novel with deep themes and a cast of delightful characters.”
–Amy Ullrich, author of the Heroes of Wessex series and founder of Christian Wordsmiths
“Trains and Tulips reads as a story that’s not meant to just be a novel–instead, the historical depth combines with an epic, truth-filled story that reveals the account of WWII through the eyes of followers of Jesus. It will delight both history-lovers and those who want to enjoy an adventurous story of courage… “
–Hosanna Emily, author of The Torch Keepers andThe Way of the King
“This is such a good book; so full of research, cool historical tidbits, lots of action, and solid spiritual messages… I really love Savannah’s heart in this book; she does honor to the heroes of the Resistance and pleads for the value of human life. Oh, and did I mention encouragement?? SO much light even in the worst places!”
–Phoebe Hinkle, author of We Gave Our Tomorrows
“…an in-depth look at the world of college-aged men and women at the time of the Nazi occupation, and the sheer bravery, love, and compassion that can be exhibited in the worst of circumstances.”
-L.E. Levens, author of The Jewel of Berlin
“This novel captures the Dutch Resistance with the kind of deep, careful research that is so important for good historical fiction, while never losing the beating heart of the story… what makes this book shine is the way light breaks through, again and again, in the courage of ordinary people who risked everything because they believed the kingdom of heaven was worth it.
Faith is woven into the fabric of the story, but this isn’t a novel that preaches at you; it’s a novel that lives its message.”
-Jessica Glasner, author of the Seabirds Trilogy
“I’ve read so many WWII novels, especially set in the Netherlands, and this one, I think, best covered the day-to-day life and decisions of Christians during that period.”
-Katja Labonté, author of A Noble Comfort
“I greatly appreciated the author’s gentleness and focus on light even in incredibly dark times.
There were no shortcuts or easy ways out for the characters, just like in real life, and yet they still found ways to focus on the goodness of God, even when their lives were torn apart. I loved that. I loved how honest and truthful it was, and I loved how it was also very encouraging. This book found me at just the right time.”
-Goodreads review
“Blue Flower Story Company” is the name I chose for my book publishing imprint.
A blue flower symbolizes hope, beauty, and longing. C. S. Lewis used it to represent the German word “Sehnsucht,” which means a deep longing or yearning. He applied it to the longing for Heaven, for Christ.
The kind of stories I love most are what I call blue-flower-kind-of-stories. Stories that remind me that no matter how dark it gets, there is always hope.
Those are the kind of stories I write.
I’m also an illustrator!
Looking for an illustrator for your book?
I love to bring stories to life through beautiful illustrations, and I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember! All of my artwork is created by hand with minimal digital editing and absolutely no AI.
Book Reviews
I’m a voracious reader and love to share the books I’ve enjoyed on my Goodreads page!
I also share detailed reviews of my very favorite books on my Blue Flower Book Reviews blog!
Bread and Water: A World War II Short Story
In the darkness of Nazi Germany, twelve-year-old Jakob is imprisoned and separated from his family. But amid his suffering, he learns that even something as commonplace as bread and water can point us to the One who never forsakes us.
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