Summer Book Bash!

Summer Book Bash!

Summer begins next week, and I am celebrating by taking part in a HUGE giveaway! Don’t miss your chance to enter to win a $200 Amazon gift card and 37 books in the Celebrate Lit Multi-Author Giveaway. I’ll be giving away a copy of Andrew! Don’t miss...
Buggy Talk Podcast

Buggy Talk Podcast

Recently, I sat down with Tracy Fredrychowski to talk about the Amish, Amish romance, Jane Austen, and the joys of writing Amish fiction. You’ll also get a little sneak peek of my story included in the Amish Christmas Miracles collection. You can listen here....
German Chocolate Cake

German Chocolate Cake

This cake is the go-to cake in our family for birthdays. The coconut-pecan frosting is amazing, but the cake itself is really moist and delicious. Sometimes I spread chocolate frosting up the sides, but I usually serve this cake naked—without frosting. I think you can...
We Pray for Children

We Pray for Children

May 7 is the National Day of Prayer. The president is required by law to sign a proclamation each year encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. Prayer has meant so much to me throughout my life. I never get voice mail or a busy signal when I want to talk to my...
I Visit an Amish School

I Visit an Amish School

A few years ago while doing research for one of my Amish romances, I visited an Amish schoolhouse in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the middle of January. Note: (My apologies to everyone who lives in Pennsylvania) Don’t go to Pennsylvania in January unless you...
You’re Invited!

You’re Invited!

Tuesday, April 21, thirteen other Amish authors and I will be hosting our cover reveal and pre-order launch party for Amish Christmas Miracles, a collection of 14 Amish Christmas romances just for you. If you haven’t joined the Amish Christmas Miracles...
Easter in an Egg Carton

Easter in an Egg Carton

In recent years, to help my grandchildren learn the Easter story, I made them “Easter in an Egg Carton.” The carton contains 12 plastic Easter eggs with a part of the Easter story and a token to go with each. I wanted to share it with you. Feel free to...