The Midwife Book Trailer & Giveaway!
Hello, friends! Shew! Has it been a busy past few days, but I"m sure all of you have been busy as well. Is it the warmer weather, perhaps? Everybody coming out of hibernation and getting things done? Either way, I am thoroughly
The Story Behind The Midwife
Today, our mail man drove up through the slush on our lane--his white light spinning on top of his teal hatchback--and delivered a box of Advanced Reader Copies of The Midwife. I contemplated writing a post about the experience, which affected
In-depth Interview About The Amish Heritage
On July 13th, The Outcast had a book launch at my mother's store, Miller's Amish Country Store, in Greenbrier, Tennessee. My agent, Wes Yoder, attended and invited his cousin along, whose name is Rachel Yoder Shetterfly. I liked Rachel
“Not Another Author!” ~ The Truth Behind Book Signings
I used to be among the 90% of Americans who despise telemarketers, or even just smarmy salesmen. When my husband and I would enter Sam’s Club to pick up supplies for our store, I would steer clear of the vendors
Book Signing at FoxTale Book Shoppe & Quilt Winner Announcement!
This past weekend, I visited FoxTale Book Shoppe for a book signing. I told my best friend, Misty, on the drive down to Woodstock, Georgia, that I imagined these ladies were like a literary Ya-Ya Sisterhood or The
When An Extrovert Becomes An Author . . . (No One Is Safe!)
I’ve heard that most writers are introverts. If this is true, I guess it shouldn’t surprise me that I differ from the norm. I am a people person. I am a people person on steroids. I will give you a hug
Too Big For My Britches…& Other Publishing News
My second book is due next Saturday, so I am going to give a breakdown of my publishing experience this week and get back to working on my deadline before my sweetpea gets up from her nap. On May 20th,
The Outcast’s Book Trailer!
Hello! The Outcast's book trailer is finished! We filmed the majority behind the field of my best friend's house (catch her sweet rescue pup jumping in the shot!). The next day, we went to Scottsville, Kentucky's Mennonite and Amish farm machinery auction to film the
The Outcast’s Becoming an Audiobook!
We didn’t have a TV for the majority of my childhood. So before I was old enough to read, my cat and I spent a lot of time stretched across the kitchen countertop, watching my mother make supper and listening to
My Plain People
Today I was working on answers regarding a radio interview that will be aired this summer after my debut novel, The Outcast’s release. • What is your connection to the Amish? Or to Plain People? • When did your interest in the