I never dreamed I’d write Amish books but one day while I was walking on the beach with my husband, an idea came into my head and I knew I wanted to write Their Amish Reunion. I sent the idea to my editors and they all liked it, so I got to work. That book […]
Dear Friends, I’m excited to announce a brand-new series, The Amish Brides of Birch Creek! The first book in the series, The Teacher’s Bride, hit the shelves on December 4. From the back cover: If there is one thing Christian Ropp will not allow in his classroom—or his life—it is chaos. So why is he […]
Blind Betrayal – Long Weekend Ahead! When Nancy Mehl broke from writing about the Amish and Mennonites, I wasn’t sure what to think of her Defenders of Justice Series. Fatal Frost was a great beginning, but Dark Deception was just too dark for me. When the third in the series, Blind Betrayal, released, I thought […]
An Intimate Interview with Renowned Author Vannetta Chapman by Susan Scott Ferrell Today we have the honor interviewing author Vannetta Chapman. By the end, you’ll know more about her – personally, spiritually and professionally! Vannetta, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to allow us to peak into your life for a […]
Arms of Mercy – Don’t Let the Cover Fool You! I was so excited to get the opportunity to read Ruth Reid’s latest release, Arms of Mercy. It is the second book in her Amish Mercies series. If you think you’re going to leisurely pick up a sweet little Amish novel, think again! It’s one […]
Amish Christmas Memories – Grab It While You Can! Vannetta Chapman has established quite a name for herself in the Christian fiction genre (look for my interview with Chapman – coming soon!) One of my favorites is Chapman’s’ first book, A Simple Amish Christmas. So I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read her […]
The Road Home – I’m Not Giving Up on Beverly Lewis Beverly Lewis is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. Abram’s Daughters is among one of my favorite series. But lately, I’ve been disappointed by Lewis’ writings. I decided to give it another try, and dove into her latest release, The Road […]
The Amish Quilter – Artistry and Intrigue! The Woman of Lancaster County series started off with a bang….but would the latest in the series, The Amish Quilter, deliver? OH, YEAH! The Amish Quilter tells the story of Linda Mueller, an accomplished quilter. She is known for her preciseness and exactitude in just about every facet […]
The Sound of Distant Thunder – Terrific Start to the Series! I was enchanted by Jan Drexler’s Naomi’s Hope, and so I jumped at the chance to read her latest release, The Sound of Distant Thunder, first in her Amish of Weaver’s Creak series. I wondered though: Could Drexler deliver a new series, set in […]
A strong female character begins with a woman who has experienced life and grown from the lessons learned. Through adversity, she’s been wounded; taken note of what caused the mental, physical, or spiritual infliction; explored how to heal; and applied the techniques. When others fall, she’s still standing, and when she does bottom out, she’s […]