Pre-order Trains and Tulips Today!
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Hello friends! TODAY is the day! You can pre-order Trains and Tulips through Kickstarter today (August 21st) through September 20th!
There are several different editions available for you to choose from (e-book, audiobook, black and white paperback, full color paperback, deluxe full color hardcover).
Today is my 26th birthday, and I’m going to be like a hobbit and give you gifts on my birthday! While Trains and Tulips will be available to pre-order until September 20th, there is an early bird special available today only! For $26 (plus shipping), you can get a full color paperback of Trains and Tulips plus a paperback copy of my nonfiction book Do Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly. And there are digital thank you gifts for everyone who pre-orders Trains and Tulips: an illustrated short story about one of the side characters in the book and an mp3 download of my sister Sophia McCrary’s song “Running Through a Field of Tulips.”
Head over to the Kickstarter page here to learn more and grab your book(s)!
Or if you want more information first, scroll down!
About the book
Trains and Tulips is Christian Young Adult historical fiction set in the Netherlands during World War II and follows five young people who each become involved in the Resistance against the Nazis.
If you enjoy…
🚂 Historical fiction focused on action, not romance
🌷Stories of hope in dark places
🚂 Heroes who are ordinary people, yet exhibit extraordinary courage, self-sacrifice, and faith
🌷Books with strong family relationships
🚂 WWII historical fiction such as Journey Through the Night by Anne DeVries, The Auschwitz Escape by Joel C. Rosenberg, Hunger Winter by Rob Currie, and The Resistance by Douglas Bond.
🌷Stories of real WWII heroes such as Corrie ten Boom, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Hans Poley, Diet Eman, and Johanna Ruth Dobschiner
…then Trains and Tulips is just the sort of book you’re looking for!
My goal with this book was to write a thought-provoking, suspenseful story that ultimately reminds readers that God is good, light is greater than darkness, and every life is valuable.
It’s a historically accurate picture of what life was like for the people of the Netherlands during World War II, infused with a hearty dose of hope, truth, and beauty, plus a dash of humor, because I believe we should find joy and laughter even in serious situations!
The book also features over fifty hand-drawn full page scene illustrations by yours truly!
Here’s what some early readers have had to say about it:
“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… It is an easy read yet will have you deeply pondering what you might do in the face of the difficult circumstances the characters find themselves in. Hope in God and shining His light, are resounding themes and makes this story shine. For a wholesome historical fiction, I highly recommend Trains and Tulips.”
-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. In this stirring tale, Savannah Jane McCrary allows the reader to experience both the tragedies and the triumphs of life in the Netherlands during WWII. She tackles difficult topics sensitively, creating an educational story that the whole family can enjoy!”
-Amy Ullrich, author of the Heroes of Wessex series and founder of Christian Wordsmiths
“Wow, what a story of courage, adventure, sacrifice, and faith wrapped up in such a dark time of history. I so enjoyed your characters, cried at times, laughed at others, and went away from specific parts with much to ponder and think through. It's easy to see the historical accuracy from incredible amounts of research, and I appreciate having received a detailed, personal account of WWII in light of God's goodness. That might be my favorite part--how you displayed that God is good... period.”
-Hosanna Emily, author of The Torch Keepers and The Way of the King
“This is such a good book; so full of research, cool historical tidbits, lots of action, and solid spiritual messages… Many of the events were inspired by things that actually happened during the war… the historical notes at the end were GOLD! 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! There's a cast of five solid characters, but they're all distinct and never get confusing. I love their courage, self-sacrifice, and devotion…
I both grinned and teared up while reading. Multiple times.
I had to ask myself, how would I respond if I were in these characters' situation? What would I have done? And honestly, I don't know, because I've never faced anything like what they did. But I do know this; the same good God who guided them, gave them light in their darkness, and upheld them in distress, would be with me as well, because He never changes.”
-Phoebe Hinkle, author of We Gave Our Tomorrows
Backing the Kickstarter campaign is your opportunity to pre-order the book before it releases this December. You have the chance to buy special editions of the book that won’t always be available and get some exclusive rewards and behind-the-scenes peeks.
If you’re new to Kickstarter, here’s a brief explanation of how it works.
You make a pledge, and then you get to choose a reward. When you make a pledge, that makes you a backer. Different pledge amounts earn you different rewards. The rewards are different editions of the book (e-book, audiobook, black and white paperback, full color paperback, deluxe full color hardcover) + some other fun goodies.
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Kickstarter is all-or-nothing. If I don’t reach my $500 goal by the time the campaign ends, you won’t be charged, I won’t get any funds, and you won’t get any rewards. So please share this with your family and friends and help me spread the word!
Thank you so much for joining me on this journey of bringing this story to life!
If you have any questions, feel free to hit “reply” if you’re reading this in your email or leave a comment if you’re reading it on the web!
Always remember, “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it,” (1 Thess. 5:24).
All for Him,
Savannah Jane
P. S. To make it easy for you, here’s the link again to pre-order the book on Kickstarter!
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