As a writer, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to get my facts right when it comes to the Amish culture. On my last trip to Wisconsin Amish country, I paid special attention to some of the differences among Amish communities. In one community the women tie their kapp strings, in another, they leave […]
Do Amish women read the Amish novels we are writing? During a couple of visits to Amish Country, I asked around about this, and the answers were consistent. “Some do, some don’t.” Unless you are an Amish person living in an Amish community, there is no way that an author can be 100% accurate about […]
Vanity, pride, and competition are frowned upon. Even during sports, players don’t keep score. But, having said that, I have noticed a bit of competition among the women in Lancaster County when it comes to cooking. For example, during one of my first visits to an Amish community (before I’d established relationships with some of […]