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
Now here’s a recipe you don’t see every day. It’s a dinner casserole, taken from Wonderful Good Cooking, from Amish Country Kitchens, copyright 1974 by Amish Country Publishers of Holmes County in Berlin, Ohio. The author, Johnny Schrock, was a … Continue reading
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
Passed along through an oral tradition, the Ordnung by necessity changes and evolves with every new issue that arises and every new technology that presents itself for consideration. When deciding whether something should be allowed, church leaders focus on key … Continue reading
Well, not only is there the release of Plain Jayne to look forward to on New Year’s Day, but also the fact that the first chapter of Simply Sara will be included in the back. So for the low, low … Continue reading
Happy news – I finished the draft for Plain Jayne! The draft wrapped last Tuesday, after a marathon writing day that involved almost 3,000 words written in a single day. Crazy! Next, I’ll be editing the manuscript. I had a friend ask … Continue reading
Being a writer is an odd job, especially here in Eugene. When people hear what I do, I get a lot of funny reactions. “So is that what you, like, do?” And I’m one of lucky ones, because the answer … Continue reading
Welcome to the “Hillary” section of AmishReader.com! You’re very sweet to be here, because you can’t buy any of my books right now. In fact, my first release isn’t all written yet…I have 2559 worlds left. Not a lot, but … Continue reading
