I’ve written numerous novels about the Amish. I first became interested after meeting a couple in Montana. My daughter introduced me to them! They grew up Amish and lost two daughters in a horse-and-buggy and semi accident. As I learned more about their lives, I found great stories for novels. And as I learned more… [Continue Reading]
Research
7 Top Amish Resources on the Internet
Amish Fiction Cindy Woodsmall Cindy Woodsmall is a New York Times best-selling author who has written a dozen (and counting!) works of fiction and one of nonfiction. She and her dearest Old Order Amish friend, Miriam Flaud, coauthored the nonfiction, Plain Wisdom: An Invitation into an Amish Home and the Hearts of Two Women. Cindy’s been… [Continue Reading]
How to Research {Place} For Your Novel
One of my favorite things about writing is research. I love finding facts, understanding world views, and stepping into a unique story world. And one of my favorite parts of research is researching the settings/locations of my novels. You may consider setting to be the physical location, but it’s so much more than that. The… [Continue Reading]