Greetings from Europe! I have now finished my book tour in the Netherlands and I’m off to speak and sign books in Germany tomorrow. If you’ve been following along with me on Facebook and Instagram, I hope you’ve enjoyed the pictures I’ve sent of all the wonderful places I’ve been and the people I’ve met. Here are just a few:
The “parking lot” at the book store. We just can’t get over all the bicycles.
Speaking at a bookstore in Katwijk.
Oh the cheese! Here we are in Gouda, NL
A mixture of old and new, isn’t that amazing?
A beautiful castle in the country.
Houseboats on the canals.
Life and death. This butterfly landed on the lock to a railroad car like the ones that transported Jews.
In between my tours to those two countries I decided to use my free days off to do some research for my next book. Not the one that will be released this coming October. That one is called “Legacy of Mercy” and has already been written and edited and is in production. For readers who enjoyed “Waves of Mercy” you’ll be happy to know that this is the sequel. You’ll get to find out what happens next when Anna returns to Chicago to marry William, and Geesje settles back to her life in Holland. Here’s the cover:
As soon as I finished writing “Legacy of Mercy” I started writing my next book—after treating myself to a short vacation, of course. I’ve already decided where and when that novel will take place and I’ve done a lot of the research. I’ve created my characters and have begun to write their stories. But for me, one of the best things about being a writer is the chance to travel and do on-site research. It helps bring the story to life if I can get a feel for the colors and smells and sounds (and tastes!) in the novel’s setting. That’s what I’ve just finished doing this week. I don’t want to give away too much—it’s too soon for that. But here are a handful of pictures that may offer a hint or two of where my next novel will take place:
Anyone care to guess where I will take readers in my future book?
Don’t forget to enter my contest! I’m shopping for souvenirs and I’d love to send you one of them. Be sure to join my mailing list and like me on Facebook and Instagram to enter. This contest closes when I get home in two weeks. This contest is limited to US residents only.
Tot Ziens!(See you soon.)
12 comments
Loved the pictures!
I can’t wait to get the book. Your newest book you are working on from the looks of the pictures will be intriguing with a little bit of mystery maybe?
I absolutely love the cover on Legacy of Mercy!
Legacy of Mercy sounds good, after reading Waves of Mercy.
It is so amazing to see the interest in your books in the Netherlands. They are a spiritually starved people and your books have touched a deep part of their hearts and souls….so thankful! I always thought you would make a powerful preacher….just think….your congregation spans the ocean and the gospel message through your words (guided by the Holy Spirit) have made a difference in so many lives. You have been such a blessing!
Beautiful!! Love the pictures! Can’t wait for your next book!
Our Dutch cousin loves your books. She really wants her granddaughter to read them since she does not attend church with her parents. You have a mission field!
Looking forward to the research results!
I’ve preorder Legacy of Mercy and will dive in the moment it arrives! In the meantime I’m enjoying your updates and pictures of your European trip.
It’s nice that you share your adventures! I always look forward to the messages in your books. Your contests are also fun for everyone too! God bless you!
Can’t wait to read Legacy of Mercy!
Love the pictures of the Nerherlands, my husband and I were born there, and reading about the history of Holland, Michigan and the immigrants, is pure nostalgia, as we are immigrants.
Judging by the pictures, your next novel could be set in the Netherlands? Or England perhaps. The message in your book will be good, as before.
Look forward to it!
God bless and keep you Lynn!
Carla
Your next book will be from London, England. I have been to those places and can’t wait for your book!! I’ve even toured Buckingham Palace. I’m so excited!
Thanks for sharing your gifts with us and transporting us to other places and times!
Beth
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