I have all things Amish on my mind, what with the upcoming release of The Memory Jar (which is still available for a $4.99 eBook preorder!) and the launch of my new website, Not Quite Amish. So I recently asked you on Facebook what Amish communities you’d like to visit. Here are some answers: Jessica R.—Holmes… [Continue Reading]
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Not Quite Amish | My New Website
In case you haven’t seen my excited tweets and Facebook updates, I wanted to let you know about a new website that I’ve headed up the creation of: Not Quite Amish! Not Quite Amish is a community blog for those who love Amish communities, simple living, vintage style, and have a desire to be in growing… [Continue Reading]
Meet Lily Lapp! (And win a free book!)
Please enjoy this guest post from Suzanne Woods Fisher and enter to win a copy of Life with Lily! I have three to give away. “Put the swing where the children want it. The grass will grow back.” Amish proverb I’ve often heard that there is no better childhood than an Amish one. Mary Ann… [Continue Reading]
Get to Know Tricia | My Writing
What has been challenging your writing career? What I find most challenging balancing kids and writing. I’ve been a homeschooling mom since 1995 when I first started getting published. Two years ago we adopted a baby, who is now a very active toddler (and if you don’t believe me, just check out my Facebook page… [Continue Reading]
The Memory Jar Promotion
As I mentioned in last Friday’s post, my newest novel The Memory Jar is releasing on October 23, and you can help me out in promoting it! But . . . when I didn’t mention was that you can win one of five advanced reader copies (meaning you’ll get it before everyone else) by helping me… [Continue Reading]
The Memory Jar
October 23 cannot get here soon enough! My newest novel, The Memory Jar, releases then, and my team and I are gearing up for the release with some pretty awesome stuff for you guys. The e-book version of The Memory Jar is available for pre-order on Amazon for only $4.99! I would love your support in… [Continue Reading]
The Week Ahead of Me (It’s Busy!)
What are you doing this week? Today I’m having lunch with a friend and going to see another friend’s new baby! Then we have our Czech mission team meeting. Only five week until we head to Prague! Tomorrow John’s team at FamilyLife is having a family picnic. It’s supposed to be the coolest day. Only… [Continue Reading]
More Photos from Lori O’Dell
More photos from Lori O’Dell’s trip to the Amish community in Seymour, Mo. See the first installment here. ~~~ Want more about the Amish? Check out my Big Sky book series! Book Three: Beyond Hope’s Valley is out now! After an extended stay in Montana, where Amish traditions are different than in her home state,… [Continue Reading]
Congratulations!
I had so much fun at the Beyond Hope’s Valley Facebook Party and Live Chat tonight!! If you missed it, have no fear!! You can see the Facebook Party here and the Live Chat (not so much live now) here. Now for the good stuff! The winner’s list from the Facebook party! If you see… [Continue Reading]
An Interview on Beyond Hope’s Valley
I have a lot of questions from people asking me about my Amish novel Beyond Hope’s Valley. Here are some of those questions…and the answers. If you have a question feel free to ask! Beyond Hope’s Valley is the third of a three-book series. Do you find it harder or easier to write a series?… [Continue Reading]
Amish Community: Seymour, MO | Photos by Lori O’Dell
Hey! My name is Lori O’Dell. I’m 35 years old…a mother of a teenage daughter and a seven year old son, who are the loves of my life, along with my husband. I am a police officer by profession (a patrolman as well as a DARE Officer). My husband is a full-time firefighter, which means… [Continue Reading]