Booksigning in Ohio’s Amish Country

Hello fans of Amish fiction, Jerry Eicher and I just got back from Ohio’s beautiful Amish Country where we signed books at Holmes County’s largest ever book event. The Gospel Book Store located in the German Village of Berlin, Ohio … Continue reading

Photos from visit to birthing center in Holmes County

Hello Amish Readers, Here are photos from my visit to the beautiful new birthing center in southern Holmes County, Ohio. The facility is staffed by Amish midwives and non-Amish medical personnel. I was impressed by the professional, yet warm and … Continue reading

Five Steps to a Simpler Life

Note: This article first appeared in the August 2010 issue of the AmishReader.com e-newlsetter.  #1 Schedule your time carefully. Make a weekly calendar so you don’t miss a doctor’s appointment, dance recital, or the neighborhood cookout. Keep certain times “off … Continue reading