Another lovely Romantic Times book review

This must be the week for good reviews for Harvest House authors at RT. Here’s what they said about An Amish Family Reunion: “A sweet contemporary romance with amazing characters who are beginning to figure out who they are and … Continue reading

Amish generalities are hard to make

Another title for this posting could be “What I learned during my summer vacation.” Remember when we returned to school in September and had to explain what we learned during our vacation? While researching the Amish of Maine, preparing to … Continue reading

Where I create my stories

As a writer of Amish books, I’m often asked where I go to create my fictional tales. My answer? Just about anywhere. I’ve been known to take either my yellow legal tablet with a couple pens or my laptop to … Continue reading

A Tuesday Book Pick

Hello, Amish Readers! I hope you’re having a great week! How many of you are Mary Ellis fans? If you haven’t discovered this author yet, then I highly recommended you pick up her first Amish novel, A Widow’s Hope. It … Continue reading

Hate Crimes Against the Amish

While researching my current book, A Marriage for Meghan, God placed the perfect person to help me in my path. Although my main plot focuses on a struggling teacher, I developed a concurrent sub-plot which involves escalating criminal acts against … Continue reading

Do pastors ever doubt their decisions?

One of the subplots of my latest release, A Marriage for Meghan, deals with an Old Order bishop who fears he might have made a bad decision. Amish clergymen will consult their two ministers and one deacon regarding the enforcement … Continue reading

New from Mary Ellis

Amish Readers–Mary Ellis’s latest novel is out! We know you’re going to love A Marriage for Meghan, the story of a spirited Amish girl in search of independence…and true love. If you haven’t seen the book trailer yet, it’s here: … Continue reading

Hate Crimes Against the Amish

This post comes from author Mary Ellis, whose admiration and respect for the Amish is reflected in her bestselling novels. While researching my current book, A Marriage for Meghan, God placed the perfect person to help me in my path. … Continue reading

What’s New from Mary Ellis

AmishReaders, if you haven’t had the chance to yet to read Abigail’s New Hope by one of our favorite authors here at AmishReader.com, Mary Ellis, it’s now available. It’s a beautiful story of second chances–I’ve put the trailer for it … Continue reading

Baby rescued from runaway Amish buggy

Hello everyone, A story appeared in the Cleveland Plain Dealer on 3-20-09, written by reporters Michael Sangiancomo and Donna J. Miller. I have included a link to the online archives if you’re interested in reading the entire story. To quote … Continue reading