Sounds and Reflections from Pennsylvania Amish Country

By Saloma Furlong | September 5, 2023 |

I should write, “from Pennsylvania Amish and Mennonite Country.” Until I moved here, I had no idea how many Old Order Mennonites live in the county. On the road one can tell the difference by the buggies. The Amish in this county have gray (or open) buggies, while the Old Order Mennonites have black ones.…

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Bonnet Strings: A Three-Book Giveaway

By Saloma Furlong | January 22, 2016 |

I am offering a giveaway of three copies of Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds. Simply leave a comment, and I will add your name to the drawing. I will draw for the winners on Saturday, January 30. This giveaway is inspired by several things, most recently a review written by someone…

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Book Reviews

By Saloma Furlong | December 17, 2015 |

It often feels like many years since my books were published. So when there are new book reviews that come out of nowhere, I am reminded that it is actually less than two years since Bonnet Strings was published. That is a very long time for a book these days, I know. But when you…

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Winner and another Giveaway

By Saloma Furlong | July 19, 2014 |

First, I'd like to mention that you have two more days to sign up for a chance to win a free giveaway copy of Bonnet Strings on Goodreads. I hope that you will sign up and let your friends know. And I also want to thank all of you who signed up for the giveaway…

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Traveling and New Perspectives

By Saloma Furlong | February 28, 2014 |

David and I returned from a trip to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It is always fun to travel with David. We tend to get into deep conversations on road trips, which I enjoy very much. And David and I are now co-presenters at the talks, given he wrote part of the book. Our first presentation…

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