Honest, sincere, and lyrical, Katie Schuermann's writing reflects her Midwestern roots and her interest in the arts. After earning graduate degrees in music, she taught music history and literature at various colleges, directed children's theater camps, and sang in various concert halls, theaters, and churches across the Midwest.
"I could not put it down. Katie Schuermann is definitely on to
something, with her continuing tale of everyday Lutherans captured
by the Gospel and engaging the world around them. If you grew up in
a small town, you have definitely known people like this-real
people, with real sorrows, real struggles, and a very real
Savior!"-Rev. Jon D. Vieker, Ph.D., Senior Assistant to the
President, LCMS
"It's rare that a sequel outshines its predecessor, but Katie
Schuermann has accomplished that with The Choir Immortal. Katie
captures life's complicated mix of sorrow and joy, grief and hope
with the same warm narrative and delightful humor she gave us in
House of Living Stones. She brings her characters to such life you
weep with them in their sorrow, you belly-laugh at their antics,
and you share the healing comfort of the sweet promises we have in
our Lord Jesus Christ right along with them. Katie invites us to
share the ups and downs of life with the people of Zion Lutheran
Church, reminding us we are not alone in all we encounter and
endure while answering each trial with the sweet Truth of God's
Word, grace and redemption in Christ. A truly edifying delight of a
novel."-Vanessa Rasanen, wife, mom, and writer
"The Choir Immortal describes the elating heights and sorrowful
depths of our experiences in this fallen world with a careful
balance of honesty and grace. Drawing from the riches of Lutheran
hymnody, Katie Schuermann finds expression for what every
congregation and individual Christian has faced. With an unswerving
focus on the Gospel of Christ crucified, we're reminded of the
Lord's promises through every season of grief and joy."-Tony
Oliphant, pastor
"Retaining the engaging style which captivated House of Living
Stones readers, The Choir Immortal positively sings with Mrs.
Schuermann's sweet and distinctly Christian voice. Each page is
liberally strewn with gems to discover-delightful turns of phrase,
poignant moments, and archly-made insights by characters facing
true challenges in an authentic way. Mrs. Schuermann's vignettes
allow the reader to experience the gamut of human emotion:
hilarity, awkwardness, heartbreak, catharsis, and more-oftentimes
all on the same page. Once you pick it up, you will not want to put
it down, and once you finish it you will immediately want to read
it again!"-Heidi Poyer, wife, mother, attorney
"Mrs. Schuermann is fantastic at developing characters which engage
your imagination, allowing you to share in the lives of the people
of Bradbury. These characters feel real, they experience real-life
situations, and they fail in their handling of life issues as do we
all. This is not sugar-coated storytelling. Life is represented
accurately, both the good and the bad. Humor and faith make this
book a complete gem. You will want to buy one for all your friends,
it is that good!"-Mrs. Sheryl Eby, wife and mother
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