A Not Quite Amish Experience I didn’t mean to have a Not Quite Amish Christmas last year. Yes, I did choose to simplify. (This year we only purchased a few gifts for each person and instead focused our attention on spending time with one another.) What I didn’t expect is five days without electricity, Christmas… [Continue Reading]
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Books on Sale | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 5
Right now for a limited time, three of my books are on super sale! For a list of all my books you can buy digitally and physically, check out my book page. *Please note: Before you purchase one of these books for the price listed below, check to see if the sale price still applies…. [Continue Reading]
Books on Sale | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 5
Right now for a limited time, three of my books are on super sale! For a list of all my books you can buy digitally and physically, check out my book page. *Please note: Before you purchase one of these books for the price listed below, check to see if the sale price still applies…. [Continue Reading]
Trivia Answers from the 'Simple Things' Chat Party
Thanks to everyone who showed up last night for the “Simple Things” author chat party! If you missed out on it, you can re-read through the highlight and comments here. Trivia Answers I wanted to share with you the correct answers to the trivia questions. Some of them were tricky! How did you do? 1. All Amish… [Continue Reading]
Trivia Answers from the ‘Simple Things’ Chat Party
Thanks to everyone who showed up last night for the “Simple Things” author chat party! If you missed out on it, you can re-read through the highlight and comments here. Trivia Answers I wanted to share with you the correct answers to the trivia questions. Some of them were tricky! How did you do? 1. All Amish… [Continue Reading]
A Book-Signing in Berlin, Ohio
Do you live in or near Berlin, OH? I’ll be signing books Friday, December 6th, from 4–7 PM at the Gospel Book Store! I would so love it if you joined me! I’ll also be signing A Christmas Gift for Rose, my newest book. You can bring your books to be signed, or you can purchase… [Continue Reading]
You're Invited to My "Simple Things" Facebook Party
As we look ahead to the closing of one year and the beginning of another, let’s pause for an evening of encouragement and fun. Let’s share how we can hear God’s voice in the simple things—both during this busy holiday season and throughout 2014. Grab your copy of The One Year® Book of Amish Peace… [Continue Reading]
Snap It to Win It Contest!
We all have that moment when we realize our lives are too stressful, too busy, too filled, and instead of feeling content with ourselves, our relationships, our lives, we end up disappointed, overwhelmed, and burnt out. Sometimes even the simplest reminder—whether it’s a photograph or a page of encouragement from a book—can help us de-stress and… [Continue Reading]
How to Live a Slow(er) and More Peaceful Life
Too often we rush through life. We speed through our neighborhoods and cities without truly seeing what we’re passing. We don’t have time for friends, and because of that when we truly need a friend no one is around. In the Amish community, travel is done at the speed of a buggy. They attend church… [Continue Reading]
Winners Announced from My Double Kindle Fire Giveaway
Thank you to everyone who participated in the double Kindle Fire giveaway in celebration of the release of A Christmas Gift for Rose! I’m happy to announce the grand prize winner (two Kindle Fire HDXs and two copies of A Christmas Gift for Rose) is: Tammy Cordery The four second-place winners (A Christmas Gift for Rose Christmas pack) are:… [Continue Reading]
A Grandmother’s Influence: Scavenger Hunt Stop #12
Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt—fall edition! This time around, the hunt has 25 stops and runs from 10/18 (noon MDT)–10/20 (midnight MDT). It’s a great way to discover new books from some of your favorite authors (and maybe meet some new authors you haven’t yet heard of). The grand prize is an iPad Mini,… [Continue Reading]