Posts Tagged ‘Why I Left the Amish’
Book Reviews
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…
Read MoreThe Rewards of Being an Author
I did not realize until this past year, that the impetus for writing my first book, Why I Left the Amish, was essentially to find acknowledgement of the struggles of my childhood. Both my parents died without acknowledging the difficulties all seven of their children endured. My siblings and I have dealt differently with the…
Read MoreRaffle for a Handbraided Woolen Rug
It seems I needed a hiatus from my writing these past few months when my creativity took on a different form than I had expected. I just completed the seventh braided rug since I revived one of the homespun arts I learned from my mother. Now I can feel my writing muse returning. I have an…
Read MoreLast Minute Christmas Offers
Some years ago, my husband bought several fabric gift bags to wrap my gifts. That gave me an idea, and I began making them myself, in all sizes. For years we haven't used any paper. It is so nice… when you are done unwrapping gifts, you don't have any waste… only fabric bags and satin…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
I am taking a moment as I prepare a Thanksgiving meal for six to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. It is truly a time for giving thanks for all that we have. Being of sound mind and body is something I often take for granted, and having a day of the year for giving…
Read MoreA Surprise Review
This morning, as I was going through my emails, I found a pleasant surprise. Melodie Davis, who works for Herald Press, publisher of Bonnet Strings, was letting me know she wrote a blog post reflecting on my book and what Christian Community means to her. I discovered her blog just today, but I will be…
Read MoreQuestions Anyone?
I was scheduled for a Q&A at Goodreads this afternoon. I didn't realize until I submitted a comment, that there is quite a delay in the process. It takes a day for me to receive your comments, and another day or so before you get my answers. You are welcome to ask me questions there…
Read MoreAnnouncing Two Goodreads Giveaways!
I am announcing a Goodreads giveaway for each of my books, Why I Left the Amish and Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman's Ties to Two Worlds. I've made it easy for you to enter one or both giveaways. You can click on the buttons below. Don't delay, especially if you want to get in on…
Read MoreComing to a Venue Near You…
A week after the film "The Amish: Shunned" premiered on American Experience, and also a week after Bonnet Strings was released, my new agent, Heidi Ihrig, and I are busily scheduling for the cross-country book tour that David and I would like to make to promote Bonnet Strings and its prequel Why I Left the Amish. There is…
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