LOVINA'S AMISH KITCHEN
Whenever I come across genuine Amish writing, I get excited. Don't get me wrong, I still love those Amish novels! But if you love learning more about the Amish/Mennonite people, nothing is better...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF SIMPLE PLEASURES BY MARIANNE JANTZI
Are you curious about the Amish lifestyle? Have you ever wondered what it really was like in an Amish household? Here is the book for you, Simple Pleasures (Herald Press) written by Marianne Jantzi,...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF AMISH SWEETHEARTS BY LESLIE GOULD
What a wonderful Amish novel I just finished reading! Amish Sweethearts (Bethany House) by Leslie Gould spoke to my heart and soul. This is a beautifully written tale of star crossed friends set in...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF PROMISE LODGE BY CHARLOTTE HUBBARD
Charlotte Hubbard has begun a new Amish series with Promise Lodge (Kensington Publishing). It is a shame that the book and place is fictional as I would love to visit Promise Lodge. What a wonderful...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF THE AMISH FIREFIGHTER BY LAURA V. HILTON
This book, The Amish Firefighter (Whitaker House) by Laura V. Hilton, is a real barn burner of a novel. Was that too corny of a joke? Sorry but hear me out - this novel has all the clean but steamy...
View ArticleWHAT I'VE BEEN DOING AND WHAT'S NEW
The picture on the left was taken June 14, 2014 and the picture on the right was taken in the autumn of 2015.There is a 50 pound difference between those two pictures. And there is a world of...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF A SIMPLE VOW BY CHARLOTTE HUBBARD
Charlotte Hubbard has started a new Amish romance series, Simple Gifts, with a barn burner of a book, A Simple Vow (Zebra). The many, many fans of Charlotte Hubbard's books will be well entertained...
View ArticleHAPPY 4TH OF JULY AND ENTER MY GIVEAWAY
Happy 4th of July to one and all in the USA! And I wish my overseas visitors a happy and productive week as well. Let me tell you readers how surprising it is that this little blog has readers all...
View ArticleENTER TO WIN JUST PLAIN SADIE BY AMY LILLARD
Hopefully you all are enjoying a happy Fourth of July with your family and friends. No outdoor picnics for me today - my town is experiencing rain all day. So all our fun activities will take place...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF JUST PLAIN SADIE BY AMY LILLARD
Just Plain Sadie (Zebra Books) is the newest, and quite possibly, the best Amish romance novel by Amy Lillard in the Wells Landing series. This book is so touching and heart felt that the ending will...
View ArticleGIVEAWAY, JUST COMMENT TO ENTER
_-_ GIVEAWAY_-_ Signed Amy Lillard book! Enter Here!Comment below with your Email and we'll choose a name Friday :) Good luck to all and I know you will enjoy Just Plain Sadie!Come back Thursday to...
View ArticleSPECIAL GUEST POST FROM AMY LILLARD!
Amish and Mennonite:more alike and more different than you may thinkby Amy LillardA writer’s life is filled with “What Ifs?” What if an Amish woman discovers her father has a tattoo? (Lorie’s Heart)...
View ArticleWE HAVE A WINNER OF OUR AUTOGRAPHED JUST PLAIN SADIE
I'm excited to announce the winner of our autographed copy of Just Plain Sadie by Amy Lillard.KAREN G.Congratulations Karen! I will be sending you an email asking for your address and will be shipping...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF CHRISTMAS AT PROMISE LODGE BY CHARLOTTE HUBBARD
Are you looking for something to put you in the mood for Christmas? I have just what you are looking for, Christmas at Promise Lodge (Zebra Books) by Charlotte Hubbard. Nothing is more cozy than...
View ArticleHOSTING A CHRISTMAS CRAFT PARTY
Four generations of creative women!This past weekend, I hosted my female in-laws for our annual Christmas Craft Party. I thought it would be fun to share with you my preparations, menu, and craft...
View ArticleREVEALING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GENUINE AMISH BASKETS
Oh, my goodness! I have discovered a genuine Amish basket weaving company that produces some of the most beautiful works of art, yet honestly useful pieces. Three Old Order Amish families are...
View ArticleAmish Baskets has a Spring Clearance Sale!
Large Heart Basket $32.95Can you believe it? Right after I post about www.AmishBaskets.com they decide to have a Spring clearance sale!Jelly Basket with Partition $14.95If you are looking to buy a...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF LOVE BY THE NUMBERS BY LAURA V. HILTON
If you are looking for a sweet and sassy fun read in the Amish genre I have a great one for you to read, Love by the Numbers (Thomas Nelson, Inc.) written by Laura V. Hilton. What a wonderful romantic...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF A SIMPLE WISH BY CHARLOTTE HUBBARD
I was fortunate to receive an advance copy of A Simple Wish (Zebra) by Charlotte Hubbard. This is book two in the Simple Gifts series. Many of Charlotte’s favorite characters are included in this...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF A MOTHER'S GIFT BY CHARLOTTE HUBBARD
Charlotte Hubbard celebrates Motherhood with a timely Amish novel entitled A Mother’s Gift (Kensington Inspirational Romance). I heartily recommend this book for Mothers, Grandmothers, Moms-to-Be,...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW OF A SIMPLY SINGING BY LESLIE GOULD
I’m concerned that I will not be able to find the words to adequately describe the brilliance of Leslie Gould’s writing. Readers will pick up A Simple Singing, Book Two in The Sisters of Lancaster...
View ArticleALL ABOUT DARLA WEAVER, AUTHOR OF GATHERING OF SISTERS
An interview with Darla WeaverAuthor of Gathering of SistersOnce a week Darla Weaver hitches up her spirited mare, bundles her children into the buggy, and drives six miles to the farm where she grew...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW OF A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS BY CHARLOTTE HUBBARD
If you are like me, once the cool, crisp days of Fall arrive, my mind turns to the indoor activity of reading, all curled up and cozy next to a fire, with a cup of tea or hot cocoa at my side. And the...
View ArticleA BOOK REVIEW OF ANDREW BY JENNIFER BECKSTRAND
Jennifer Beckstrand's newest novel, Andrew, will be available for purchase on June 25, 2019. I've been a huge fan of Ms. Beckstrand for quite a long time. Her novels perfectly combine Amish life,...
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A Book Review of A Patchwork Past Recently I had an unexpected week of vacation come up and needed a good book to bring with me to read at the pool. I chose A Patchwork Past by Leslie Gould and I am...
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