Readers and writers of Amish fiction have discovered certain “rules” about the Amish–lifestyle choices that almost never vary from one Old Order district to the next, from one state to another. But the more I research this fascinating culture, the … Continue reading
Q: Will you do the impossible and describe yourself in a paragraph? A: I write generation-next contemporary fiction. My books usually center on normal people learning to live, laugh, heal, and trying to understand the concept of God in a … Continue reading
Q: Gayle, you have written more than 40 books! That’s incredible! Did you initially plan to be an author, or did you work in other fields before writing? A: I originally wanted to be a nurse. Then I did some … Continue reading
Rachel’s Secret is your first historical novel set in the Amish culture. Why did you choose Amish country as the setting for The Riverhaven Years series? I’ve always loved to work with contrasts in my fiction. The idea of two … Continue reading
Jerry, many of our readers may be unaware that you actually grew up in the Amish community. Which Amish Order did you belong to? How long were you a part of the Amish? Our senior bishop Wallace Byler steadfastly declared … Continue reading
Have you visited Lancaster County? Actually, I live near there, so it’s a familiar place and has always been one of our favorite mini-vacation spots. What drew you to the world of the Amish? Our two daughters were always fascinated … Continue reading
