Sara Fitzgerald - Saving Savanna - Author Interview

Author Interview

1. Who is the plot based around?
Devan and his five-year-old daughter, Savanna and his beloved wife Vivian who was killed by a drunk driver.

2. What is the main idea of the plot?
Devan can’t help but blame God for his wife’s death, so the last thing he wants to do this holiday season is celebrate. But when his daughter, Savanna, makes a special Christmas wish, their little family will never be the same. Filled with faith and tenderness, this heartwarming story is sure to remind you of the real power behind the magic of Christmas.

3. When does the plot take place?
Christmas

4. Where does the plot take place?
Modern day, Salt Lake City, Utah

5. Why did the plot develop the way it did?
I needed to give Devan a way to let go of his bitterness in a unique way, a way that could only save him.

6. How did you come up with the idea for the plot?
It just sort of came to me one cold evening while walking the streets of Salt Lake City. It was the mixture of the dirty snow piles, bitter wind, and beautiful Christmas lights and music. I thought about life and death. And how heartbreaking it would be to lose someone you cherish; especially a spouse.



 About the Book

Devan can’t help but blame God for his wife’s death, so the last thing he wants to do this holiday season is celebrate. But when his daughter, Savanna, makes a special Christmas wish, their little family will never be the same. Filled with faith and tenderness, this heartwarming story is sure to remind you of the real power behind the magic of Christmas.

“A story of shattered faith touchingly restored by a little child and a reminder that, through the Atonement, love surpasses even the grave. Sara Fitzgerald’s Saving Savanna will bring tender tears to your eyes.”
-Joyce DiPastena, author of Dangerous Favor

Price: $2.99
Genre: Inspirational Christmas Story
Publisher: Cedar Fort
Release Date: October 9, 2012
Available at: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, BooksAndThings.com


About the Author

Sara Fitzgerald was named the 2006 Writer of the Year for the League of Utah Writers. She lives with her husband and daughter in Salt Lake City. She loves the Christmas season.

Links to connect with Sara:
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