AmishReader.com » New Releases http://www.amishreader.com Amish Authors, Amish Fans, Amish Giveaways Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:32:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Every good rule is eventually broken http://www.amishreader.com/2012/08/30/every-good-rule-in-eventually-broken/ http://www.amishreader.com/2012/08/30/every-good-rule-in-eventually-broken/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:23:28 +0000 http://www.amishreader.com/?p=2983 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 →

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]]> 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 more I arrive at the conclusion every good rule is eventually…broken. During last summer’s trip to central Maine in preparation to write Living in Harmony, I found Unity, Maine challenged 3 of my long-held beliefs…two regarding the Amish, one involving my brief, past history as a 6th grade science teacher. First of all, unlike most Old Order districts, Unity Amish had built a meeting house to use for worship and social events, instead of holding services in each other’s homes. Secondly, unlike most Amish who avoid government paperwork, these farmers are gaining organic certification for their produce. And my science lesson? I’d learned every lake has a fresh-water intake flowing into it. Here’s a couple photos of Lake Unity, which has no freshwater source, other than rainwater. Glacially-formed, it only has an outtake for periods of heavy rain to prevent flooding of nearby homes. I hope you’ll look for Living in Harmony about the Amish of central Maine.

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]]> http://www.amishreader.com/2012/08/30/every-good-rule-in-eventually-broken/feed/ 3 “Hiding in Plain Sight” by Amy Wallace http://www.amishreader.com/2012/03/26/hiding-in-plain-sight-by-amy-wallace/ http://www.amishreader.com/2012/03/26/hiding-in-plain-sight-by-amy-wallace/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:23:15 +0000 http://www.amishreader.com/?p=2739 Releasing on April 1st!! World weary and down to a threadbare faith, police officer Ashley Walters seeks refuge in Montezuma, Georgia, a quiet town with a thriving Mennonite community. Yet even in the peaceful surroundings, she can’t escape the haunting … Continue reading →

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World weary and down to a threadbare faith, police officer Ashley Walters seeks refuge in Montezuma, Georgia, a quiet town with a thriving Mennonite community. Yet even in the peaceful surroundings, she can’t escape the haunting memories of crime-ridden Atlanta.

Then marriage-and-family counselor Patrick James partners with a teenaged Mennonite runaway to offer Ashley a second chance at redemption…and romance. But when violence erupts over revitalization plans that pit the Montezuma and Mennonite communities against each other, Ashley is forced to stop the person responsible—even if he is someone she’s come to love.

As God unlocks the secrets darkening Ashley’s heart, she must answer two crucial questions: Who is in control? And can she trust Him?

(Place of Refuge Series, Book 1)

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]]> http://www.amishreader.com/2012/03/26/hiding-in-plain-sight-by-amy-wallace/feed/ 1 New from Mary Ellis http://www.amishreader.com/2011/10/15/new-from-mary-ellis/ http://www.amishreader.com/2011/10/15/new-from-mary-ellis/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:42:35 +0000 http://www.amishreader.com/?p=2401 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 →

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]]> 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:

Happy Reading!

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]]> http://www.amishreader.com/2011/10/15/new-from-mary-ellis/feed/ 0 What’s New from Mary Ellis http://www.amishreader.com/2011/04/20/whats-new-from-mary-ellis/ http://www.amishreader.com/2011/04/20/whats-new-from-mary-ellis/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:25:01 +0000 http://www.amishreader.com/?p=1885 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 →

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]]> 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 below. (Our friends at FaithfulReader.com are currently doing a giveaway for it–be sure to visit their site to enter to win!)

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]]> http://www.amishreader.com/2011/04/20/whats-new-from-mary-ellis/feed/ 0 A Widow’s Hope Reviewed by Publishers Weekly http://www.amishreader.com/2009/03/01/a-widows-hope-reviewed-by-publishers-weekly/ http://www.amishreader.com/2009/03/01/a-widows-hope-reviewed-by-publishers-weekly/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:16:33 +0000 http://www.amishreader.com/amishreader/?p=32 My first review is in from Publisher’s Weekly, which appeared in the January 19, 2009 issue, and I am very pleased. This is for my upcoming novel to be released by Harvest House Publishers in March, first of the three … Continue reading →

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]]> My first review is in from Publisher’s Weekly, which appeared in the January 19, 2009 issue, and I am very pleased. This is for my upcoming novel to be released by Harvest House Publishers in March, first of the three part Miller Family Series.

A WIDOW’S HOPE by Mary Ellis ISBN#978-0-7369-2732-1

The popularity of Christian novels set in the Amish culture knows no bounds, so Ellis’s tale should be a sure-fire hit for eager readers. Hannah Brown, childless and widowed after six years of marriage, seeks and needs a change. She sells her farm to her brother, puts her sheep on a truck and heads from Pennsylvania to Ohio to live with her beloved sister. Hannah’s transition, however, is anything but smooth. Her brother-in-law, Simon, doesn’t seem to like her, her sheep cause trouble, and her equilibrium is shattered thanks to handsome widower Seth Miller and his daughter, Phoebe. This is a gentle tale of renewed hope that puts readers in the middle of Amish life, and genre fans will certainly love it. Ellis offers a bit of originality in that Hannah owns a herd of sheep, but the book as a whole is more of the same in the huge, warm kitchen of Amish fiction. (January 19 issue)

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