The Shape of Mercy and New Contest
Remember the Salem Witch trials? It’s a time period cloaked in mysteries and Susan Meissner has written a powerful book that delves deep into love, fear, and how prejudice and judgment affects three separate generations of women—a young Puritan girl, an elderly librarian, and a college student.
Here’s what a reviewer from Publishers Weekly wrote:
Meissner’s newest novel is potentially life-changing, the kind of inspirational fiction that prompts readers to call up old friends, lost loves or fallen-away family members to tell them that all is forgiven and that life is too short for holding grudges. Achingly romantic, the novel features the legacy of Mercy Hayworth-a young woman convicted during the Salem witch trials-whose words reach out from the past to forever transform the lives of two present-day women. These book lovers-Abigail Boyles, elderly, bitter and frail, and Lauren Lars Durough, wealthy, earnest and young-become unlikely friends, drawn together over the untimely death of Mercy, whose precious diary is all that remains of her too short life. And what a diary! Mercy’s words not only beguile but help Abigail and Lars together face life’s hardest struggles about where true meaning is found, which dreams are worth chasing and which only lead to emptiness, and why faith and hope are essential on life’s difficult path. Meissner’s prose is exquisite and she is a stunning storyteller. This is a novel to be shared with friends. (Sept. 16)
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A few weeks back, I e-mailed Susan, asking her to share a bit about why she’d written the book—what event in her life planted seeds for this book. Susan wrote back, saying ~
When I was 13, I played the role of an innocent woman accused of witchcraft in the play To Burn a Witch. To save herself, my character at the eleventh hour began to accuse another young woman in her prison cell – a friend from her village – of bewitching her. The play ends with my character being freed and the likewise innocent friend – who would not lie to save herself – being led away to her execution.
I’ve never forgotten how it felt to imagine myself accused falsely, nor what it felt like to accuse falsely. The latter has actually been more haunting. To point a finger at someone and make a declaration about him or her based on nothing more than fear is to make friends with love’s enemy. I had read The Crucible years ago in high school, but I didn’t really make the connection between what happened in Salem in 1692 with what continues to happen with sad regularity all the time: We often judge what we don’t understand, when we are afraid or when we become indifferent to our ignorance. But the truly amazing thing is, while the Salem witch trials arguably revealed the worst in us, it also laid bare the bit of divine in us that shines even in the darkest place. When faced with death, there is still courage enough within us to stand for what is right. Those who lost their lives so long ago in Salem refused to confess they had an allegiance with Satan. In writing The Shape of Mercy, I found that kind of fidelity to God remarkable – and this is what I now think of when I think of Salem, not a hangman’s rope but utter devotion to Truth.
To read about or order: Amazon
Susan’s book and mine were released on the same day by our amazing publisher WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, and I’d like to run a contest that offers a chance for five people to win both books. So, the contest this time includes a chance to win The Shape of Mercy and When the Soul Mends. There will be five winners chosen, each will win an autographed copy of both books. All you need to do is leave a comment. Anyone who joined the last contest after a winner was chosen will have their comment moved to this contest section.
Next blog post: Finding Hannah
My next post will include an article about my search to find Hannah for book two in Sisters of the Quilt series. As book one closed, she was seventeen years old with an eighth-grade education and nothing but a few clothes, a medical book, and a lifetime of broken dreams and betrayal. But imagination alone couldn’t find her, so I went in search of her secret.
If you posted to the last blog entry after a winner was chosen, your comment will be moved to this post and you’ll be entered into this contest.
October 1st, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Mrs. Woodsmall,
I thank you for writing such beautiful books, and I can hardly wait to read When the Soul Mends. Please enter me into your contest!!!!
Keep writing…
Anetta
October 1st, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Please enter me in this contest!! I was never a reader, but one day I saw the first in this series and started reading it, let me tell you I couldn’t put the book down. I love the stories and it makes me feel like I known the characters myself. I have now read all 3 of them and I just finished the 3rd last night. I was so excited when I got the 3rd but now that I’m finished, I want more. I can’t wait until your new series comes out. I might just start over and read them again. Please keep writing, they are truly inspiring to me.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:39 pm
have read the first two books could not put them down and cannot WAIT to get my hands on the third. Living in SC now; lived in West Virginia most of my married life and have seen through these books some Amish influence there. Please enter me.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Please enter me in the contest.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:41 pm
i’ve come to enjoy these books about the Amish i read all of them by different authors and she is the best so far me and my boyfriend are truck drivers and some times its hard to find these book these books make you fill like you are the person in the book i cant put it down once i start reading them i would love to win these books
October 1st, 2008 at 5:41 pm
I loved the Sisters of the Quilt series. I found the book in a gift store while on vacation and fell in love with the book. Later that week I bought the second book, which I loved also. When I got home I researched the author and saw that a third book was coming out. I knew that I just had to buy it. I have read all three books and hope that Cindy Woodsmall will write more.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Thanks for your books and the opportunity to enter the contest to win copies. I really enjoy your writing.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I love your books. Can’t wait to read them all.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Please enter me!! I love this series. I was half way through the first book before I realized it. Cindy hooks you in right from the start and you can’t put the book down. I love reading books that are in a series about women of the pioneer days or the Amish. I grew up on a farm in the Midwest and these books take me back to the “good-ole-days”. Life was hard and times were tough but you knew what the commitment of family was.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:47 pm
My aunts friend let me borrow the first two books. I couldn’t put them down and when I was done with them I passed them on to my mom, my sister then my co-worker. Everyone loved them and we couldn’t wait for September to read the 3rd book. I bought it on a Friday night, started reading it on Saturday morning and finished it by Sunday evening. It was fantastic. I would love to have the set since I borrowed the first two and had to give them back.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I love the sister of the quilt series. I’m looking forward to reading When the soul mends. I love reading Amish stories and how you bring them to life.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:50 pm
I have told every one about your wonderful books.
And every one agrees with me that they are the best they have ever read. Keep writing. I am waiting for your next book
October 1st, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Awesome third book! I just finished it. The whole series was a great debut! I look forward to more of your work.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Cindy, I love, love, LOVE your books! You have truly touched my life through them, and I wanted you to know that. Thank you, and God Bless you!
October 1st, 2008 at 5:52 pm
My 78 years old Aunt is hooked and called me to find her #3 in toe series because she is in South Carolina recovering from surgery and I am In NC. She wanted to know how the series was going. Now Mother and I are hooked. Thanks was an great read.
Linda
October 1st, 2008 at 5:53 pm
How refreshing to read your books about the Amish. I grew up in New Jersey and would visit Lancaster County now and then. I live in Texas now and miss this so much. Reading your books brings back so many memories. I can envision exactly how they live and their ways. It is so refreshing. With the world as it is today how wonderful it would be to get back to the ways the Amish live. I admire their courage and how they strive to keep their culture in today’s society.
I would luv to win your books I enjoy them immensely. Thank you for writing them. I hope to see more. I do not have When the Soul Mends.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:54 pm
My mom loaned me your 1st book and I was hooked. I was able to borrow the 2nd one from my library. I was so anxious for the 3rd book to come out. I put my name on a list at my library. I was 1st on the list and I just started reading it this week. I can’t wait to see how it turns out. I would love to have my own copies to read again and again!! Thanks for the adventure!
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:22 am
please keep writing your wonderful books. They make me think how blessed I am. also the Pennsylvania Dutch i just look at and try to figure out what they are saying. Your friend and fan Kathryn
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:22 am
Hello, Please enter me in your contest to win the books. I love to read about the amish and mennonites. I love the way that you write about the amish and their way of life. I would love to one day be able to visit a real amish homestead and stay for a short while. if you or anyone you know happens to know of any amish who would like to corrospond with me for a christian friendship please write and let me know.Keep up the good work and God-Bless!!!!
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:23 am
I just finished reading your third book. It was amazing. I laughed I cried and I was hoping for a happy ending, which was exactly how I wanted the story to end. The characters really stick deep in my mind, and sometimes I wish we really had more generous and loyal men in this world like Paul Waddell LOL. (Did you really meet people like that among the Amish?)
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:24 am
I would probably do a little (or a big) dance if I won your books! I borrowed the first two from a woman at church, but I wish I would have bought them. My dad always says that if you’re buying a book it is not a waste of money. I agree. Anyway, I would love to be entered in the contest and I would be honored if I actual won!
Loving your books in KY!
Blessings,
Mandy
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:25 am
I am an avid book reader. Okay, way past avid. My husband thinks I am a book-a-holic. In a good way. So with all of this book reading (all christian fiction) I have become quite the critic. I was skeptical when I got your books from the library, but WoW! I couldn’t put it down. I know a book is good when I finish it in 1 and 1/2 days. Then I finished the second book in the same time and went and scoured the countryside looking for the third. Unfortunately I won’t have it until after October 3rd! What will I do until then???? Thanks for writing a great series.
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:59 am
I love to read and would love to win. Thanks!
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:00 am
Finally the third book in the series. My library patrons and I have been anxiously awaiting this book. We have multiple copies, but it is never enough. Can’t wait!!! Of course, I would love to win my OWN copy! I don’t buy many books since I’m a librarian. Mostly at book sales… or cookbooks!
Thanks!
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:03 am
I am amazed!! A friend from work recommended your books to me, and I come to your website and there is a contest to win your books…How AMAZING would that be!!! I would definitely lend them to my friends as well…PLEASE consider me for your autographed copies of this series!!
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:31 am
My experience reading your first two books was very much like being in a dream. I floated through the pages somewhere beyond this waking reality, taking it all in through all my senses. I can’t wait to go back there for book three!
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:32 am
I just finished When the Soul Mends. The series was excellent. I have to admit that I did what I usually do and read the last chapter before I finished the book because I couldn’t wait to see if Hannah wound up with Paul or with Martin.
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:32 am
I have now read all three of the book in The Sisters of The Quilt Series and was very well pleased with all three. The ending was amazing. I was so happy it ended that way [plot spoiler removed
]. Thanks for writing these books. I love reading about the Amish and am looking forward to reading more of your books as you write them. Keep up the good work and I am patiently waiting for more books to be written.
Once again thanks for excellent reading material. I Love it.
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:33 am
The day the 3rd book came out – I had it in my hands by 3pm that afternoon. It was FABULOUS!!! All my friends are lined up to read this series because I’ve talked about it so much! You should have seen them scramble for the book the minute I got done with it! LOL Can’t wait for the next series to come out! Awesome!
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:34 am
Thank you for such an awesome book series!
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:34 am
I feel so blessed to have books like yours to read. I was brought up in southern Manitoba, Canada in a large Mennonite family and so many things in your book bring back so many fond memories. I have just finished reading When Morning Comes and can hardly wait to go to the store and buy ‘When the Soul Mends’…thank you so much for your hard work on our behalf.
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:38 am
I absolutely LOVE your books. My parents were Amish, but I grew up Mennonite, and I can tell by the way you write that you know a lot about Amish life. Other novels I have read about the Amish turned me off as I didn’t feel they were true to the way the Amish actually live. Your books are marvelous in that they are true to life and remind me of the wonderful heritage and background I have. I also love the strong Christian values that come through. I can’t wait to read your 3rd book. Please enter me into the drawing. Thank you and God Bless you abundantly. JoAnna
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:39 am
I have just finished reading When the Soul Mends. It is the most enjoyable book I have ever read. Once again you have done such a fantastic job! I just love Hannah and Paul and the way you make forgiving others a way of life to be learned. Your faith shines in these three books!!! You have truly been blessed with such an incredible gift from the Lord. I thank you for sharing such an amazing talent to all of us who reads your books. They are simply the best!!!! May God continue to Bless you. Joycelyn
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:40 am
Hi I am a new fan of the book’s…….I would love too win these….Im a fan in Canada….So hopefully I will get picked
Ruth
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:40 am
I loved you sisters of the quilt books. I couldn’t put them down. My Mom was the one that turned me on to them. She has been waiting a while for the 3rd book. I got to read them one after another. Thanks! What great books.
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 am
After I moved from MI to FL 8yrs. ago, I began to tutor students in literacy and English as a Second Language. I was tutoring a young woman from Senegal, Africa. She could not speak any English when she arrived in the US. I had always been fascinated by the Amish community. Fanta had the same fascination. One of the first English books she read was When the Heart Cries. She moved to Canada and I sent her your second novel, after I read it ,of course. I visited her in July when she had her second child. I told her there was a third story to be published soon! We are both very excited waiting for the book to be released! Fanta treasures all of her English novels and textbooks. I would love to win the books and gift them to her.
Thank you for some wonderful stories. I will be introducing my two Japanese students to When the Heart Cries in October.
Michelle
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:42 am
I have enjoyed the books immensely. I could hardly wait for the last book to arrive. When is the next series out?
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am
Just finished “When The Soul Mends.” Picked it up on the 17th of September and finished reading it on the 19th. I loved the series. I couldn’t put it down. Plus I have a line of friends that are waiting for me pass it on.
Love the way you write. So much emotion in your words that I was suffering with Hannah. Also I live in the country and around Amish so I enjoyed your description of the country side and the Amish people.
Keep on writing.
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:50 am
My friend gave me the first two books to read. and I started reading When The Heart Cries and finished it in 1.5 days. You most certainly have me hooked on your books. I am reading When the morning comes now and am almost through with it.
She did not have the 3rd book yet, but I will be going to get it for her because I will not be able to go long with out reading the last of this series.
You are definitely on my top list of Authors now
I will be keeping a watch out for your books.
I almost hate to have to give them back to her, but I will
Blessings
Lynn
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:51 am
I was blessed to win an early copy of “When the Soul Mends” through LibraryThing. It was wonderful. These characters you’ve shared, and the way they work through their beliefs and challenges, really touched my heart. Thanks so much for sharing your gift of writing.
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:52 am
I am so excited about this book and cannot wait until my high school buys it! I have been bugging them about it until the point where when I walk in they say not yet! It would be great if I could have my own! Can’t wait to read on!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Enter me please!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:15 pm
I have just finished reading the first book and absolutely could not put it down! I loved, loved, loved it! I’m patiently waiting for the second book to be returned to the local library so I can devour that one also. My husband thinks I’m crazy for reading so much, but he doesn’t know what he’s missing!
You are an awesome author! Thanks for sharing your gift!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I saw your books mentioned in a newsetter I receive. I went right to my library’s site and requested all three. I love reading books about the Amish and this series sounds wonderful! I can’t wait to start reading!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Hi Cindy,
I don’t very seldom read books. I went to the local library and read your first book When The Heart Cries.I couldn’t put it down. In about 3 days I read it. And now I am reading When The Morning Comes. And I am already engrossed in it. Then I found out that there is the third one and I can’t wait to get a hold of it to read. Excellent books I agree it should be made into a mini series movies.
Excited to read,
Melinda Cabrera
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Hello! A while back I was browsing in my local book store, looking for an interesting read, something different than my usual romance novels. I decided to browse the “Christian / Inspirational” section, and I’m so very glad I did, because it was there I found Cindy Woodsmall’s first two books of the “Sisters Of The Quilt” series. I read the first book, “When the Heart Cries” in two days, a record for me with my busy schedule! By the time I finished reading book two, “When the Morning Comes”, Hannah literally had a place in my heart. I am about halfway through the third book, When the Soul Mends”, and hope so much the story will not stop here! Please, please Cindy Woodsmall, continue on!!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I first discovered your books when I was on a trip with friends to Walnut Creek in Ohio. Since then I have researched the area and my husband and I are considering moving there from a much too busy area in New Jersey.
Would love autographed copies of your work!
Thank you and keep up your very gifted writing.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I simply cannot wait for the third book in this series!! Please don’t keep us in suspense any longer than you have to!!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Ever since vacationing at Willow Valley in the Pennsylvania Dutch area many, many years ago I have been fascinated with the Amish. As an avid reader over the years I have devoured anything written about them. I only recently discovered your books and can’t get enough. My husband and children are sure that one day I will leave them for the “plain life” or at least one day they may come home and find I have removed the electricity from the house and gotten rid of all the television sets!!!!! I am sure that I must be “part Amish” somewhere inside as I have always had a tendency towards hanging clothes on the a clothes line, candle light, gardening and cooking lots of home made goodies!!! I think the only thing holding me back is that I am not a hat person so I’m not too sure about wearing a “kapp”!!!! I would love to win a set of your books. I pray the storeis keep coming!! Thank you.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
I have also like several read your books I just got finished with the third book in sisters of the quilt my inlaws are waiting they are an amish family and some of the girls just love the storys like this weve also read beverly Lewis and wanda brunstetter. I was very much wondering when the firs book in the Ada’s house series will be arriving on the shelfs I read the first chapter and cant wait I jumped on the internet right away to look about it! thank you so much for these stories!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I was raised on a farm in Gillett,Pa. As a young child I saw horse drawn buggies with very “plain” looking people, not often but enough to wonder who they were and why did they dress that way! As I grew older I learned of who they were. AMAZING!!We moved to Texas when I was 15 and when I visit family up north, I always make sure we would go by the Amish and Mennonite farms. I didn’t know why until I found books written about the “plain life”. I think it would be interesting and very rewarding to live as they do. I was never much on reading until I found something worth reading!! Having a signed set of “your” books would be awesome!! Thank you for a great read and I can’t wait for future books! You can be sure they will be in my collection!! God Bless!!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I would love to win a copy of your books. I have read the first two and just order the third for my kindle so I don’t ahve to wait for it to be delivered. I have been a big fan of amish books. I live in West Central Missouri and in this area there is quite a few Amish in the area. I have read all your books and fan. After I get done with them I pass them on to my daughter and then to the rest of family and they all love them also. I would love to be able to give the set to my daughter for a christmas gift since that would be all she would be getting since we gave her money for her car. Keep up the great writing and can not wait for the next series to come out.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I just finished reading When the Soul Mends and loved it! You shared so much spiritual wisdom in the book while telling Hannah’s story. Now I think I will go back and reread all three books.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I love your books! I can’t wait to read the third in the series. I am definitely hooked.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:30 pm
I love your books…I am going out today to try and find the 3rd one…I really enjoy your writing and hope that you continue to write more books like these…I feel like I am right next to Hannah as she goes through life…Please enter me in your contest. Thanks so much for sharing your gift with me.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:31 pm
I absolutly love your books. I’m reading the Sisters of the Quilt series, I’m on book two and am trying to get my local library to stock your third book.
These books take me to a place that on my busiest of days I wish I could go to. I love the importance of hard work, quilting and children. My children are grown and often I think I will travel to Amish Country and spend some time…. one can only dream
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I forgot to mention that your writing has made me realize even more the strength of a woman. Subtle yet strong. I love being a woman.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Hello,
I just started reading your first book, “When the heart cries” and I am already in love with it. I am halfway through and I just can’t get over the book and Hannah’s character. It’s just embedded into my mind. Such courage and strength she shows. I have learned a lot from it already and I have recommended it to all my friends who enjoy reading. I am looking forward to reading books 2 and 3 soon. I am yet to purchase them, and I can’t wait. I wish I had discovered your books earlier. My heart cries everytime Hannah cries. I hope that you would continue to write even better. I will always follow your books and I haven’t loved any fiction so much! Thank you for presenting this story to us, it feels so real. God bless your talent!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I really like your series and am looking forward to reading the third in the series. It’s been fun to make up sequels in my mind but I’d rather read the real thing. My husband, who is not a big reader, enjoys the series too. Please enter me in your contest.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
oh my god i have read the first book and it was really good it left me hanging so i had to get the second…now im waiting for the third one to arrive at the library because im the first one thats suppose to read it!!! i cant wait i hope she gets back with paul cuz he loves her and she dont need that martin guy!….are u going to write anymore books?…i would love to read them..
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Please enter me in your contest, I have read the first two books in the Sister’s of the Quilt series and absolutly love them. I cannot wait to read the thrid book and find out what happens when Hannah returns home!!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I have been eagerly waiting for your third book and yesterday my husband bought it for me on his way home from work. I read half of it before I went to bed last night and can’t wait to read the remainder this afternoon. I will be sad when I am finished with this final book, as I feel I will be saying good-bye to Hannah and her family and friends.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:36 pm
I love your books and am looking for to the newest addition. My ancestors were Pennsylvania Dutch. Reading your books makes me feel closer to my heritage and the lives my elders lived. Thank you for the great writing and the great stories. Keep them coming!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:38 pm
My mother reads a lot and loves to read amish stories. Christmas 2007, I was surfing the internet, and came across your website. I purchased the first 2 books for her as a gift. She loved them. I’m so glad #3 is out. She will surely be getting this one from me also.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I absolutely love your books!! I have been anxiously awaiting your next one. I enjoy reading about the Amish, and your series has been one of the best I have ever read. I’m hoping you will continue writing about them for all of your fans. Can’t wait to see the outcome for Hannah. I am sure I won’t be disappointed either way. I hope to win a set of these charming books.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I found your first book at the store while browsing for something to read. What a wonderful surprise. The story hooked me from the first page. Hope to read many more of your books in the future. Can hardly wait for the third in the series.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
I just finished reading book number two and was searching for when the third book was coming out and was pleasantly surprised to discover that today is that day. I have enjoyed these books and learning more about the Amish life.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:42 pm
I love reading your books and any that have to do with the Amish. After spending a week in Ohio a couple of years ago I am just fascinated with the lives of the Amish people. I would love to have an autographed copy of your books for my own. The ones that I have read belonged to my sister. Thanks and have a great day.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I’m on the waiting lists at the library for these books now. They sound so good and I can’t wait to read them. We have many Amish families that live nearby and sell their baked goods and furniture. They are amazing artists. I would love to win my own autographed copies. Thanks so much!
Debbie W.
October 2nd, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Your first book was awesome. I haven’t read the second book but can’t wait to read both. Please enter me in the contest.
October 4th, 2008 at 10:46 am
I have enjoyed watching Hannah mature and be transformed. Thank you for writing such fine books.
Please enter me into the contest.
October 4th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
I have just found your books. I can’t wait to start reading them. Please enter me in this contest. Thank you.
October 5th, 2008 at 6:13 am
I appreciate your books!
October 5th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I just bought When the Soul Mends and can’t wait to find out what happens to Hannah. Love your books.
Thank you.
October 6th, 2008 at 9:47 am
I read your first two and can’t wait to get my hands on the third. Money is tight and I would love to be entered into the contest for both books. Thank you!
October 8th, 2008 at 2:53 am
Please enter me in the contest, i have read all three of your books , they are wonderbaar!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work girl!!I would love to hear more about Hannah and her family.
October 10th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Looks like somone is going to get a christmas present early this year!! What a great deal! Please enter me in the contest!
October 13th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Cindy,
I am so excited about reading When the Soul Mends. I love your books. I look forward to more of your books. Please enter me in your contest, would love to add to my collection.
God Bless,
Laura
October 13th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
I just got my hands on the 3rd book in the series and can’t wait to read it. Please enter me in the contest of this new book. It sounds intriguing.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Hey Cindy!
As always, I absolutely love your books! I have loaned mine to several friends and now they are huge fans. We are all eagerly awaiting your next book.
October 14th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Please enter me in the contest too. I would love to read both books.
October 15th, 2008 at 9:03 am
I am anxiously waiting to read your new book as soon as it is returned to our library but I’m thinking maybe I should re-read the first 2 first as I enjoyed them so much..I love reading about the Amish and their way of life. Just wondering if you keep in contact with Luann, your friend from the teenage years? I will also look forward to reading Susan Meissner’s book..thanks
October 15th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Please enter me! I LOVE books
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October 15th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
I would really love the chance to win these books.
Please enter my name in the draw.
October 16th, 2008 at 9:35 am
I’d love to read both books! =) I love yours, and Susan’s greatly interests me. =) Please enter me!
-Audra
October 16th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I am a little over half way through “When the Heart Cries.” I bought it when it first came out and now I am sad I did not pick it up earlier to read. I am an avid reader and will buy dozens of books at a time and work my way through them.
Anyway, I love the story so much, I just ordered the 2nd and 3rd online. They will be read next! Fall 2009 is a very long time to wait for the next one!
Thanks for sharing your gift of writing through these books.
Please enter me in your contest.
Melody
November 28th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I love to read please enter me in the contest