Community News

SHADOW OF THE SUN book now in California!

SHADOW OF THE SUN book makes its way across the USA. Now at the Holland International Market in Bellflower, California, LA district.

Shadow of the Sun is the against-all-odds story of Japanese occupation of the young Dutch Giliam family during WWII.

Visit shadowofthesun.org for store locations in Canada and the USA.

Journalist MARNEY BLOM’s “Shadow of the Sun” Book Tour

Join author/journalist Marney Blom as she tours southern Ontario with her popular new historical novel “Shadow of the Sun” — an extraordinary true story of the survival of a young Dutch family during WWII Japanese occupation of the Dutch Indies.

Visit www.shadowofthesun.org to to learn more about the book “Shadow of the Sun”, read reviews or find out how you can get your copy.

SHADOW OF THE SUN arrives in Canada’s Capital — Ottawa!

Follow Author Marney Blom as she takes the book Shadow of the Sun across southern Ontario. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is her next stop. Dutch Groceries is her next store.

For more information about the book or how to locate a store nearest you visit: shadowofthesun.org

Dutch Groceries 1400 Clyde Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (613) 226-1002

Next stop for SHADOW OF THE SUN is Bradford, Ontario!

Dutch Treats in Bradford, Ontario has been central to the large Dutch community in the Holland Marsh area for over sixty-seven years, and it’s the next stop for the book Shadow of the Sun. Travel with author/journalist Marney Blom as she travels across southern Ontario discovering its numerous quaint villages and historic towns with Dutch heritage.

For more information about the book or how to locate a store nearest you visit: shadowofthesun.org

Dutch Treats 15 Holland St. E, Bradford, Ontario, Canada (905) 775 – 6763

THE SANCTUARY BOOKSTORE hosts “Shadow of the Sun” meet the author event

Meet journalist and fmr. MidEast correspondent Marney Blom, author of “Shadow of the Sun”, at “The Sanctuary” Gifts and Books in Kingsville, Ontario, on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

Marney will be available to sign books and share “behind the scenes” accounts of her family’s extraordinary true story of survival during WWII Japanese occupation of the Dutch Indies.

To find out more about “Shadow of the Sun” visit www.shadowofthesun.org.

Address: 6 Division St. North, Kingsville, ON, N9Y 1H1.
Tel: 519 – 712 – 9474

SHADOW OF THE SUN now at the Dutch Mill Country Market, Dundas, Ontario

Travel with author Marney Blom as she introduces her historical novel “Shadow of the Sun” to specialty shops across southern Ontario. Next stop: the Dutch Mill Country Market. From fresh produce to baked and specialty foods, from gifts and furniture to a magnificent year-round Christmas store, the Dutch Mill is now selling the book “Shadow of the Sun” — the extraordinary true story of survival during World War II Japanese occupation of the Dutch Indies (now Indonesia). If you’re in the area, come check out this beautiful country market and pick up your copy of Shadow of the Sun!

For more information visit www.shadowofthesun.org.

SHADOW OF THE SUN now at Schinkels’ Meat Market, Essex, Ontario

Steeped in WW2 history, Essex, is the latest Ontario town to carry the historical novel Shadow of the Sun. Travel with author/journalist Marney Blom as she meets the owners of Schinkels’ Meat Market and discovers their Dutch roots and history in southern Ontario. 

Specializing in meat products along with Dutch imports, Schinkel’s Meat Market now carries Shadow of the Sun — the extraordinary true story of survival during World War II Japanese occupation of the Dutch Indies (now Indonesia). If you’re in the area, come check it out!

For more information about the book visit our website: shadowofthesun.org

SHADOW OF THE SUN arrives in Burlington’s “The Dutch Shop”

Travel with author/journalist Marney Blom as she discovers southern Ontario’s charming small towns with BIG histories on her “Shadow of the Sun” video book tour. Next stop: “The Dutch Shop” in Burlington, Ontario. 

Three generations of Vlaanderens have owned “The Dutch Shop” situated in the heart of Burlington, Ontario. Along with a wonderful selection of Dutch products imported from The Netherlands, “The Dutch Shop” now sells “Shadow of the Sun” — the extraordinary true story of survival during World War II Japanese occupation of the Dutch Indies (now Indonesia). If you’re in the area, come check it out!

SHADOW OF THE SUN book now at the Book Keeper in Sarnia, Ontario!

Travel with author/journalist Marney Blom as she discovers southern Ontario’s charming small towns with BIG histories on her “Shadow of the Sun” video book tour. Next stop: The Book Keeper in Sarnia, Ontario. 

For more information about “Shadow of the Sun” please visit www.shadowofthesun.org.

SHADOW OF THE SUN is NOW in Sarnia, Ontario!

Travel with author Marney Blom as she discovers southwestern Ontario’s charming small towns with BIG histories on her SHADOW OF THE SUN book tour. 

Next stop is the U.S. border city of Sarnia, Ontario. With its towering smoke stacks, this historical city is home to North America’s first oil refinery as well as The Dutch Market — the latest store excited to carry “Shadow of the Sun”. Store manager Bev Klumpenhouwer shows us the popular Dutch food products that make this store a favourite with the Dutch community in and around Sarnia. 

For more information about the book visit our website: shadowofthesun.org

SHADOW OF THE SUN Arrives in Strathroy, Ontario

Follow author Marney Blom as she tours southern Ontario with her new book “Shadow of the Sun” – the extraordinary true story of survival during World War II occupied Dutch Indies. Next stop: Strathroy, Ontario. 

This quaint town in southwestern Ontario, known as the turkey capital of the world, is also home to Strathroy Deli and Dutch Shop. Jeff Van Niekerk, the store’s third generation owner, has noted a growing interest among the next generation Dutch-Canadians who want a deeper connection with their Dutch heritage. Besides a wide variety of Dutch food and products, Strathroy Deli and Dutch Shop is excited to carry “Shadow of the Sun”. 

SHADOW OF THE SUN Book now in Kingsville, Ontario

Follow author Marney Blom as she tours southern Ontario with her new book “Shadow of the Sun” – the extraordinary true story of survival during World War II occupied Dutch Indies. Next stop: “The Sanctuary Gifts and Books of Faith” store in Kingsville, Ontario.

Situated along the northern shores of Lake Erie, “The Sanctuary Gifts Gifts and Books of Faith” offers a large selection of inspirational Christian books, gifts, plagues and accessories. The store is located in the centre of historic Kingsville, in the heart of southern Ontario’s beautiful wine country, 6 Division St. North, Kingsville.

SHADOW OF THE SUN Book — in Chatham, Ontario, Canada! 

Based on an Extraordinary True Story of Survival during WWII Japanese Occupation of the Dutch Indies

The Dutch Market in Chatham, Ontario, Canada is now selling Shadow of the Sun! If you are in the area, check out this beautiful store with its large selection of deli foods, baked goods and Dutch products. The Dutch Market is situated in historic Chatham, Ontario, once the largest community of freed black slaves in southern Ontario — the end of the underground railroad. The store is located at 80 William Street South, Chatham (dutchmarket.ca).