Maybe not all of you know me. But you’re stopping by Destination Amish because you enjoy stories about the Amish—or at least you’re curious. A little background: I first became interested in writing about the Amish when I discovered a family line that traced back to the 1738 arrive of the Charming Nancy in Philadelphia. […]
I happen to love doing research. Its way more fun than typing out a novel. Happily, for me, research and writing about the Amish do go hand in hand. I’ve learned about goats, about quilting, about alpacas and sheep and shunning all in an effort to make my Amish stories believable and accurate. I hope […]
I am so excited about my new release! If you like Amish, books, and romance this is the story for you! I enjoyed seeing how the story moved and changed in Love’s Abundant Harvest, especially the main female character. She grew in leaps and bounds! I hope you enjoy the read. Blessings! Beth is graciously […]
I love traveling to Lancaster County. Among the quilts, the food, and the beautiful scenery, a person can fill the days of her vacation with no trouble at all. But when I’m there for research for my books, the trip takes on a new depth—and since each series has a different focus, I learn interesting […]
It may surprise some of you that this is an old Chinese proverb and not from Biblical Scripture. Frankly, I’ve heard it so many times (and said it!) that I never really thought about its origin. One of the traits of Amish parents that I admire so much is that they are fishers of men […]
The Matchmaker is a story about a headstrong girl, Emma Weaver, thinking her way is right, and having to learn that life doesn’t always follow what you want…whether it’s matchmaking or anything else in life. What seemed impetuous in her attitude about life was a learning experience for her. And a growing experience. Emma did […]
We are changing things up a bit on Destination Amish. Along with our book reviews, giveaways, and interviews we now will have monthly bloggers! (Click here to meet the team) You may spot some familiar faces and if you have not already I encourage you to sign up for blog updates. You don’t want to […]
As I began reading this book, I found myself transported into the world of a college professor, Jude Lyons, and his new Amish bride, Mary King. This story kept me spellbound the whole time. The beginning of the story…. Jude left all the modern amenities of his life in metro Atlanta for a three month […]
I had a jewel sitting on my bookshelf for quite some time. I had great intentions of reading Amish Faith, but somehow other books, other priorities – life – just won out in the end. So here I was, on a non-descript day, in search of what to read next, when I came across Sarah […]
Jennifer Beckstrand and the Helmuths of Huckleberry Hill are at it again! Grandparents Felty, and particular Anna, just can’t seem to leave things well enough alone. And so begins another installment in Beckstrand’s The Matchmaker’s of Huckleberry Hill series, Huckleberry Spring. Huckleberry Spring tells the story of accident-prone Emma, an award-winning gardener, whose heart has […]