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.
Upcoming Events:
I’m speaking at the Skillful Pen Press online writing summit!
Registration is now open! So head on over there now, and mark your calendars for my session! It’ll be at 8 AM Mountain Time (That’s 7 AM Pacific, 9 AM Central, and 10 AM Eastern) on Wednesday, July 22nd. I’ll be speaking on the topic of research: tips for how to go about it and how much fun it can be! I’m really looking forward to it, and I hope to see you there!
The Adventurous Christian Fiction Giveaway
I’m so excited to announce a HUGE giveaway! I’ve teamed up with a number of other authors to give away a total of 12 paperback books, plus 3 e-books!
There are a total of eleven historical fiction books–one set in ancient Rome, one in medieval England, one in Reformation-era England, one in early America, one during the Texas revolution, one during the American Civil War, and five in World War II Europe and America. There are also four nonmagical medieval fantasy books. A few of the books have a pure romance as a subplot, but they are all focused more on adventure rather than romance and are wholesome reads with strong Christian themes! Most of these are books that I have read and greatly enjoyed, and the few that I haven’t read yet are ones I’m hoping to read soon!
Here’s the full list of books included!
One winner (randomly selected) will receive paperback copies of these 12 books:
- Among the Great by Amy Ullrich
- Voice of the Ashes by T.R.Q.T.
- Preacher on the Run by Jayna Baas
- Remember My Royalty by Hannah E. Griggs
- Birdie’s Song by Addison Crissone
- Trains and Tulips by Savannah Jane McCrary
- We Gave Our Tomorrows by Phoebe Hinkle
- Voyage of the Sandpiper by Jessica Glasner
- The Faithful Exile by Sydney📖 Witbeck
- A Noble Comfort by Katja H. Labonté
- The Way of the King by Hosanna Emily
- Traiven’s Pass by Jessica Marinos
And e-book copies of these 3 books:
- The Fire and the Trial by Savannah Jane McCrary
- The Jewel of Berlin by L.E. Levens
- The Light That Remains by L.E. Levens
Open to residents of the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Enter with your email address and earn additional entries by emailing the giveaway link to others and visiting the authors’ websites!
Giveaway runs from July 15th to August 1st. Winner will be notified by email shortly afterward.
*If you’re under 21, please just make sure you have your parent/guardian’s permission to enter!
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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 YA historical fiction book featuring:
- Hope and trust in the goodness of God 🌷
- Light in the darkness 💡
- Difficult decisions and doing what’s right no matter the cost 🙏
- Action and adventure 🚂
- Strong family relationships ♥️
- World War II resistance and lots of real history woven in 🌆
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 indie book publishing imprint and author blog.
A blue flower symbolizes hope, beauty, and longing. C. S. Lewis (one of my favorite writers) 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.
In all of my fiction, you will find…
- A strong biblical Christian worldview. I don’t try to force Christian elements into my stories, but Jesus has changed my life, and that naturally comes through in my books. To quote one of my heroes from history, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in Jesus I have found “the life that is life indeed,” and that life is portrayed in my stories. My books feature Christian characters who pray, read Scripture, talk about God and their faith freely, and wrestle with difficult moral and spiritual questions. (Head over to the “What I Believe” page if you want to know more about my core beliefs that come through in all my books.)
- Heroes who are ordinary people, with flaws and weaknesses, yet display extraordinary courage, faith, and self-sacrifice. I believe we need heroes, people we can read about and say, “I want to live like that.” I love books that feature characters who, while they’re not perfect, I can look up to them and want to live with those same qualities.
- Strong family relationships. While of course, my characters don’t do it perfectly, honoring parents and grandparents and being best friends with siblings and treating them with love and kindness is promoted.
- A focus on action and adventure, not romance. While I’m certainly not opposed to marriage or all romance, I think there’s far too much of it in Christian fiction, and I prefer stories focused on action and adventure. Many of my books have no romance at all, and in the books that do feature a romantic couple, their love story is not the focus. If there is any romance at all, you can be sure that it will be pure and God-honoring. A hug is the farthest any physical affection will ever go, and I don’t include thoughts of physical attraction.
- Historical accuracy. I’ve published one fantasy, but the rest of my fiction is historical, and I plan to stick with this genre. I will literally spend years researching, reading every book I can get my hands on about the time period and place I’m writing about. My plots are built around the real historical facts, the characters are inspired by real people, and historical notes in the back of the book tell you which parts are real and which spring from my imagination.
- Pure and wholesome content. I do write about darkness, evil, and sin. I write about slavery and abortion and war and genocide and persecution. But I don’t focus on those things. I focus on the characters who are taking a stand against these evils. My books do include violence, some more than others, because there is darkness and evil in this world, and I don’t believe we should pretend it doesn’t exist, but rather expose it and contrast it with light and goodness (Ephesians 5:11). However, I don’t go into excessive graphic detail. Often, the crimes are only mentioned or implied, not actually shown. Content guides for each of my books on their pages give more details of what is in each book. And while I like to talk more about what is in my books rather than what’s not, my books do not include any foul language or graphic depictions of immorality. I grew up listening to my parents read books aloud to my siblings and me, and my goal is to write books that families can enjoy together.
- Humor. I love to laugh and am a firm believer in finding joy and humor even in serious situations. While my books certainly aren’t comedies, you will find wholesome humor interspersed throughout.
- The value of human life showcased. I believe God created humans in His image, male and female, and therefore, every man, woman, boy, girl, and baby, born and unborn, has great value. I write about times when human life was disregarded, when people were killed or enslaved because of their ethnicity, their beliefs, or their disabilities. And I write about characters who fought to rescue them, even at great risk to themselves. I desire for my writing to be a voice for those who too often have no voice–the unborn, the disabled and those with special needs, the elderly, the persecuted.
- Always hopeful. And one of the things I love to do most in my writing is always, always communicate hope. Even when things are dark, there is always hope. In my books, you’ll find characters who never give up hope, who keep trusting God even when they don’t understand why He allows the suffering, and who look for glimmers of light and beauty wherever they are–admiring the stars from a prison cell window or enjoying the song of a bird and the glories of the sky from behind the barbed wire of a concentration camp.
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.
Get a PDF of this story with hand-drawn full-color illustrations when you subscribe to my email newsletter!
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