Today on Writer’s Wednesday we welcome Beth Wiseman, author of Amish Celebrations.
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What was your favorite book as a child?
If I had to choose a favorite book from my childhood, it would be The Little Engine That Could. As I got older, I was a fan of Nancy Drew mysteries. I don’t recall ever going into a bookstore to buy books until I was older, but I cherished our frequent trips to the library.
What book did you read that first made you want to be an author?
I don’t remember reading a certain book that made me want to be an author. Instead, I remember the way my mother devoured books, several per week. My mom was a happy person in general, so I don’t mean to say otherwise, but she was definitely happiest with her nose in a book. I was writing short stories by the time I was in elementary school.
What was the last book you read, just for fun?
My reading preferences are all over the place. Sometimes I want a sweet happily-ever-after story, and other times, I prefer something a bit grittier. If I choose something more intense than the type of stories I write, I’m careful not to choose anything with extreme violence or any type of torture. I’ll stop reading, no matter how good the story is if the content is more than I’m comfortable with. Having said that, I’ve read a couple of really good books lately. I loved Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. The last book I read was The Lying Game by Ruth Ware. Lying Game was definitely edgy, but her storytelling always draws me in.
What books are currently on your nightstand?
A couple of days ago, I bought Ruth Ware’s new release, The Death of Mrs. Westaway. Also on my nightstand is a friend’s debut novel, Finding True North by Audrey Wick. I’m anxious to dive into these very different books. A friend also loaned me and vouched for a book titled The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. I also have Allen Arnold’s book, The Story of With, that I want to read. And I’m a huge fan of anything Kristin Hannah writes and loved The Nightingale and The Great Alone.
What upcoming release are you most looking forward to?
My deadlines keep me from reading for pleasure as much as I would like to, but when I’m ready to dive into a new book, I tend to search my favorite authors to find their newest release. Since I just picked up The Death of Mrs. Westaway, I might be in the mood for a completely different genre after I read this story. So, I’m not sure there is one certain book that I’m anticipating. It will depend on my mood at the time, lol. But I will buy and read anything that Kristin Hannah writes.
More about Amish Celebrations
The Gift of Sisters
Hannah and Rachel are fraternal twins approaching their sixteenth birthday—a time when they will be allowed to spread their wings and enjoy their rumschpringe. The sisters couldn’t be more different: Hannah is outgoing and beautiful, while Rachel is shy and withdrawn. And when newcomer Abraham Stoltzfus arrives in Lancaster County, both women fall head over heels for him, each fighting for his affections in their own ways and driving the sisters to turn on each other. Who will Abraham choose? And will Hannah and Rachel reunite after a devastating heartbreak?
A New Beginning
Rebecca and Noah are in love and about to be baptized. But when Noah decides to enjoy one last night of his rumschpringe a few weeks before the ceremony, he does something that causes Rebecca to reconsider his proposal. As Rebecca and Noah navigate the turn in their relationship, Rebecca must learn to forgive Noah or abandon her dreams of marrying him. If Noah won’t forgive himself in time for the baptism, his guilt could cause him to run from his love for Rebecca and leave his community behind.
A Perfect Plan (previously published in An Amish Wedding)
Priscilla King has been planning to marry Chester Lapp since she was sixteen years old, and when Chester pops the question on Priscilla’s nineteenth birthday, wedding plans begin immediately. But everything begins to fall apart as Chester works to build a house for his new bride, only to have one disaster after another occur. Can true love take this couple through the challenges that threaten their union, or will they begin to doubt that they are on the right path, the one God has chosen for them?
A Christmas Miracle
Mary is twenty-seven years old and already has five young children. Married to her husband at age eighteen, she wasn’t quite prepared for motherhood, and exhaustion and frustration are sending her into a downhill spiral as the holidays approach. Too proud and ashamed to ask for help, Mary’s situation begins to take a toll on her marriage. But when an elderly man in a red suit and his sidekick elf befriend Mary, showering her with wisdom and advice, she must choose to accept help, learn to cope with her situation, and ultimately find the true meaning of Christmas.
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Beth Wiseman is the award-winning and bestselling author of the Daughters of the Promise, Land of Canaan, and Amish Secrets series, as well as novellas that have been included in many bestselling collections such as An Amish Year and An Amish Garden.
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