This contest is now closed. I want to thank everyone who participated. You all made it a lot of fun! Congratulations to our winner, Patti Thiele! She has won an autographed copy of Melanie Dobson’s new book, Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa and an Amish-made wall hanging. A new contest will be starting soon!
I have a guest blogger today—Melanie Dobson. She’s the author of the recently released Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa, a novel set in the 1800s in the Amana Colonies. If you enjoy Amish fiction, I think you’ll enjoy reading Melanie’s book about the Amana Colonies. I did.
Here’s Melanie Dobson, sharing an account of her first night in an Old Order Amish home.
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What would I say? The question haunted me as the town lights faded away along with the electrical wires and traffic on a country road near Sugarcreek, Ohio. I was on my way to the home of Eli and Mary, an Old Order Amish couple, but even though I grew up in the hills of Amish country, I’d never actually spent much time with an Amish family and certainly had never spent the night in an Amish home. On this research trip, I wanted to find out what delighted an Amish woman’s heart, but I knew the answer to that question wasn’t in the asking. It was in the discovery. And I wasn’t sure how to discover it.
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In my ignorance, I’d already made up my mind what Old Order Amish woman would be like on the outside—judgmental, stern, and certainly not accepting of an English woman like me who thrived on cell phone service and WiFi. But after I drove into Eli and Mary’s snowy yard that evening, Mary greeted me with a wide smile before I stepped out of my car. She guided me to my room in their large basement. Instead of making me feel like an outsider, she opened the gas-powered refrigerator and pulled out a bowl filled with apples, grapes, and bananas along with fresh pastries she’d purchased for me to eat. In that moment, I felt like a welcomed guest in her home.
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As we poured hot water over bags of chamomile tea, Eli wandered down to the basement, and in the quietness of the evening, the three of us talked about their eight grown children and my two girls and about my upcoming novel set in Amish country and how Mary and Eli visited the beach in North Carolina many years ago with a vanload of Amish friends. Eli told me about the waterline they’d connected to their son’s home next door, and Mary’s eyes lit up as she described the challenging new puzzle she’d been working on before I arrived.
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The longer we talked and snacked, the more comfortable we all became. I pulled out my laptop to show them pictures of my girls, and my photos of Hawaii and California and Oregon’s Mt. Hood mesmerized Eli. Mary was fascinated by the workings of the computer.
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When the conversation slowed, I took a deep breath and told Mary that I’m terrible at putting together puzzles, but if she wanted the little help I could offer, I’d love to work with her. She sprung up from her chair, questioning to see if I was sincere. When I assured her that I was, she told me we had to finish by nine o’clock so she and Eli could go to bed. Nine was fine with me.
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At the kitchen table, Mary and I poured over the thousand tiny pieces that were supposed to form a Thomas Kincaid picture, and on that dark winter evening, I discovered that Mary was clearly passionate about puzzles. With succinct direction, she assigned me portions to put together. The flowers. The chimney. Parts of the border. Even though my fingers were much, much slower than hers, it was an honor to work alongside her as she deliberated and persisted until she found the right matches for every piece.
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Eli snored in the chair beside us, and behind us, a clock played classical music every hour. Nine o’clock passed, and Mary ignored the late hour. She was focused on the pieces in front of her, and we quietly cheered each other on. When the clock chimed again, it was ten o’clock.
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“We have to finish this window before we go to bed,” Mary said, fire in her words and her eyes.
I nodded. “Let’s finish the window.”
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Sifting through the hundreds of pieces yet to find a match, we slowly uncovered the glass panes and window frame.
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The evening ended when the window was complete though I believe Mary could have stayed up all night if she didn’t have to leave for service at sunrise. She woke her husband long after ten, and I wandered back down to my quilted bed under the kitchen and sat by the furnace, thinking about how much I’d enjoyed my evening with her.
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It didn’t matter that I wore jeans and a sweater and Mary wore a blue dress and white bonnet. It didn’t matter that our backgrounds and our present day worlds were so very different. Even though she’d chosen a plain lifestyle, her talents were anything but plain. God created her with a determination to create order out of chaos. Beauty even, out of ashes. Although I don’t usually enjoy puzzles, I was caught up in her joy and enthusiasm for piecing together a complex picture that evening. It was a delight for me to see beyond my new friend’s plain attire and glimpse just a bit into the passion of her heart.
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Cindy here again ~ Melanie spent last summer learning about the passions and heritage of the Amana women in the late 1800s before she wrote her latest historical novel, Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa. I read that book and really enjoyed it. You can find it at your local bookstore, or you can order it online through Barnes & Noble, Borders, Books-A-Million, CBD, or Amazon.
To read more about Melanie Dobson, go to
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For a chance to win an autographed copy of Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa as well as an Amish-made wall hanging of some type (I’m going to the Amish School Auction soon, and I’ll purchase a wall hanging for this contest!), just leave a comment below.
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A winner will be drawn using Random.org on Tuesday, May 11.
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If you’re reading this blog on Facebook, Amazon Connect, or anywhere else, please go to my Web site to leave a comment. I apologize for any inconvenience, but due to the complexities of keeping up with entries on various social networks, only comments left on my Web site will be entered into this contest. http://www.cindywoodsmall.com
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The winner of the previous blog contest ~ Homes Fires and the Amish~ is Regina Fujitani! Congratulations, Regina! You’ve won an Amish-made washboard wall hanging and your choice of one of my autographed books.
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i have enjoyed many novels of amiih ficton. i live in a small town where quite a number of amish families live. i received a book from a dear friend and have been reading many more books from different authors. i enjoy them very much.it is interesting tobe able to understand their of life.
I also like to read about the Amish and look forward to your book.I love all of Cindy’s books. So please enter me in the contest,I would love to win.
I love to read the books about the Amish. Can’t wait to read this one! Love hearing about what new is available out there to read. This book by Melanie sounds like it will be really good.
I have enjoyed many stories written about the Amish, and would like to add this one to the group. In addition, they do some really beautiful quilting!
I am thrilled to have yet another author of Amish stories. I can’t seem to get enough of the plain life. The Amish and Menonites are so lovely and honest and family oriented. I am enthralled with the Amish life sytle. I just love Amish people and their unshakable faith. I have respect for plain life and the Amish and Menonites. One day I am going to visit a Amish community. I would thoughly love to win a book and wall hanging. Thank you for letting us read about these wonderful people.
I’ve also enjoyed the hospitality of the Old Order Amish in Sugarcreek–while researching my debut novel, Love Finds You In Sugarcreek, Ohio. I went to their home, worried that I would say all the wrong things–and ended up having one of the best times of my life as we laughed and talked around a lamp-lit kitchen table. The Amish, I found, at least with the family I visited–have a REALLY good sense of humor.My sides ached the next day. So unexpected.
Sounds like something I’d like to read. I’ve really enjoyed Cindy’s books and can’t wait for the newest one!
I would love to win the book and Amish hanging.
What a joy to be able to visit the home of the Amish. To really see how they live and sit down and talk with them is one of my desire in life. I have enjoyed reading about them for years, since my mother-in-law introduced me to my first book. Now my daughter and I both share Amish books back and forth.
Thank you for entering me in the contest.
Sounds like another winning author! I am sure I will enjoy her novels as well!
I have long been fascinated by the simple life led by the Amish, and so enjoy all the books on the subject, both Fiction and non Fiction,Living in England and being of the Older Generation I unfortunately will never have the opportunity of visiting your Country, but would love to own something of Amish origin! Please enter me, Thankyou.
Amish fiction is my favorite type of book to read. Thanks for the suggestion!
Enjoyed reading Melanie’s article about her evening with an Amish couple. Would like to to read more…
I have just found your blog and enjoyed it so much. I love reading books about Amish. Please enter me in the contest.
I enjoy reading your books and I have read all of them. Anxiously awaiting the release of your next novel. Thanks for the opportunity to win an Amish made item.
Cindy I really like reading your books and am always eagerly awaiting the next one! I just love to read and am always looking for new authors. Thank you for sharing this!
I read every Amish book I can find. I know a few Amish people and enjoy talking to them. I have all your books and am looking forward to the next one. Thank You for a good read.
I love reading your books, Cindy! You have such a wonderful way of drawing your reader in and making them feel as if they are really there experiencing the situation in person. I also love the insights you offer on the Amish. They facinate me. I look forward to reading more of your books and Melanie’s book, too! Thank you & may God bless you both!
This is really strange, i cheeked a book out of the Library yesterday that is about the Amana Colonies. I had never heard of them. I had to go and look at the book, to make sure it wasn’t the same one of Melanie’s.
I don’t know if I left a comment before…but here I am again. I love the Amish books and, Cindy, you are my favorite.
I can not wait to read this book!!!
I would love to win. I can’t put these books down. I just started reading these books, and I feel I’m right there with them. They touch my heart. I just lovem. thanks.
Please enter me, I love the Amish books and I have tried so many times to win something made by the Amish.
May god lbess
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I love books about women, period. And to think that AMish women are different is an error, they are like “english” women, some are happy, some are not, some are pleasant, some are not, some are sophisticated in their own way. Irregardless, I think all of them have a serenity in that they have less “tech” distractions..all in all, they are marveolously creative people…
Cindy…so glad to be on your facebook too. I am almost through your book The Sound of Sleigh Bells …and I cannot wait to see what Beth is going to do about Jonah. I was so glad you had her go back after her inital “shock” of meeting him and knowing who he was. I also would love to win this contest…how great that we have another author of Amish Fiction. I have read almost everything I can get my hands on. I will go looking for this book too. I also am eagerly awaiting your new book…blessings..
I so enjoyed reading that! I have also written down her name so I can pick up her series to read since they sound like books I would enjoy. Thank you for sharing =)
I can’t wait to get Melaine’s book. I simply adore anything Amish. I love their way of life. I hope to go to visit an Amish community next year.
Would love to read her book. Can’t wait till sept 7 for your new book.
I have read one of Melanie’s “Love Finds You…” books and thoroughly enjoyed it so am looking forward to reading this one, as well. Your books, Cindy, are excellent! I love the Amish and all things Amish, so would be thrilled to win this contest!
I am enjoying your books
I love going to Holmes CO as often as possible to buy things & to eat good food. It is great living as close as I do to the Amish. Please enter me in your contest 
Thank you
I’d love to read this book. I visited the Amana colonies a few years ago and found their tradition very interesting. It was a beautiful area to visit, but I like my dry, brown desert that goes on for miles much better!
Your book sounds really interesting and I would love to win a copy!
Love Amish Fiction and from reading the blog I’m sure I will like Melanie Dobson. Please enter me in the contest too. Look forward to reading more of both of your books.
That’s so cool! I would love to stay in an Amish home.
I love your books! I live near an Amish community, and see these lovely people at Wal Mart often. I am so thankful to your books, they have helped me appreciate this community so much. I almost with I was Amish, haha.
I really enjoyed reading this. The writing sucked me right in and I found myself really enjoying this tidbit. Please enter me, thank you!!
Cindy, I just finished your novella. Wonderful story!!
I’d love to win! Can’t wait to read this one!
Another great author….thank you for sharing with us!!
Can’t wait to read it!! Thanks for entering me in the contest.
I can’t wait to read this book, thanks Cindy!!!
I am so excited to learn of another great author. I woould love to enter the contest.
I am so looking forward to reading Melanie’s blog and her book. I have purchased 3 more of Cindy’s novels and I have to read them first. I would love to win the contest. I just admire and respect the Amish in their way of living the plain life. That is what our world needs right now to get families back to talking to each other, sharing meals, discussing the events of the day and just good fellowship. Thank you for the opportunity to be a choice of the contest.
I love to read Cindy’s books and I know I will also enjoy Melanies books also. I will be looking for them at the local stores.
I’m excited about this book…I have found reading all these Amish stories to be such a blessing in my life…A time to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet order of their lives.
Looking forward to reading Melanie’s blog and her book when I’m finished my latest Cindy Woodsmall novel. Hope I win…woohoo…love contests.
Being born & raised in Iowa, my family & I enjoy visiting the Amana Colonies quite often. My mom & I love the shops there. I would love to win the book about Homestead & have also begun to check out some of the other books in the Love Finds You series, especially the Amish related ones!
Since I am from Iowa and live here it would be nice to win.
I love the Love Finds You series.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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At times I long for a simplier life. At least one can escape life for a time in a good book.
I have read all your books along with other Amish writers and I love them all.I enjoyed Melanie’s blog so much.
Please enter me in the contest. I would love to win this book to read.
I love reading anything about the Amish. Amish based books are some of my very favorite to get into! I loved reading Melanie’s blog and look forward to reading her books! Thanks for sharing this with us…it really touched my heart!!
This books sounds wonderful! I’d love a chance to win.
OOPS. I just realized the book is not about the Amish. But I would still like to read it.
Gods Blessings
Debbie Feavel
Oh Cindy, I can not thank you enough for telling us about this book. Being a Civil War Reenactor and having a strong love for the Victorian era and the Amish NOTHING could be better than combining the 1800′s and Amish! I can not wait to get my hands on this book and read it. I think it will move to the top of my list of next books to read.
Gods Blessings
Debbie Feavel
Amish life and it’s history are a true amazing read! Thank you for sharing your characters and stories with all of us fans. You are truely blessed and I can’t wait for the next books! God Bless you
This artical was great.I’de love to read this book.Please enter me.Thanks and God Bless
Wow, this book looks awesome. I would love a chance to win it!
Thanks for the contest, cindy!
Definitely need to read this book!! 1) I love Amish fiction & had a dear friend that left the Amish church at age 18 – she was from Sugarcreek. 2) We relocated to Iowa 2 1/2 yrs. ago from AZ & I was just in Homestead 2 weeks ago. We are going to Amana this weekend to the Maifest (Judy Miller will be there). And, 3) My family is going to Pennsylvania on vacation this summer & we’re going to attend our first Mud Sale (can’t wait) – on our way we are going to stop in Sugarcreek to visit the farm where my friend grew up (she passed away 2 yrs. ago from breast cancer).
Sounds like a great book and I would be thrilled to win it!
I’m hooked on Amish fiction. I love learning about their way of life. I would love to attend one of the auctions someday. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
It’s always so interesting to see how others live. I guess that’s what fascinates us about the Amish?
Like everyone else, I would love to win the book and wall hanging!
blessings,
Doreen
I truly love the Amish stories….and keep hunting for new Authors ….and anxious to read one of your books…..Thank You. Patti
Haven’t read anything by you before. I’d love to win a copy of your book!
Please enter me in the contest. I look forward to reading Melanie’s book. Many Blessings!
I would love to win a copy of the book. I have admired and enjoy reading about the Amish culture. May God bless your ministry.
I really enjoyed Melanie’s blog. I would love to read her books. Before I started reading Amish novels, I thought they were only mainly in PA., KY, and OH. Thanks for posting this, Cindy.
Hope to win but even if I don’t your book sounds great and it will be added to my collection of Amish books. Always interested in a new author. Thanks for writing.
please enter me in the contest. I read about it on facebook.
Thanks, Regina
I have loved reading the “Love Finds You” in the different towns and states. Just finished the one in Hershey which is near my town. Please enter my name.
I especially love stories about the Amish, Mennonite, Quaker, and Historical novels. I have already read the book about the Amana group and loved every page. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us who love to read Christian fiction.
Guest Melanie Dobson and new giveaway. I would love to read about the Amish in The Amana colonies in Iowa. I visited there while we lived in Iowa in 1991-1993. Thanks for giving me a chance to win. Love and blessings
Thank you for all the wonderful stories you share with us!!!
Please enter me. I would love to read about the Amana group in Iowa. I have family in Iowa. Thanks.
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I’m on my second book written by you and am loving it! The first one I read was When the heart cries and now I’m reading The Hope of Refuge and it’s hard to put down
You’re an excellent author and I’m thankful to have found you from books someone was selling at a garage sale!
Thank you and God bless!
I love that there are more and more authors who are writing Amish fiction and love stories. In this world of constant change and bad news it is refreshing to escape to a much simpler life and also be reminded there is a God who is bigger than the world and its problems. Please enter me into the contest also. Thank you
I am amazed at all the contests you have. Praying God blesses you abundantly.
I love your contests and hope that one day I may win. Thanks for the opportunity.
Thank you, I would love to be picked, because I read a lot a books about the amish, I would love to learn more again thanks
Sounds great! Thank you!
thank-you i would love to win this book.love to read about the amish and would love to learn more about their lives,customs and religion.
I saw this on my facebook page and had to enter. I have read some of the other Love Finds You books and really enjoyed them. I was also excited to see you were coming out with another book yourself. I can’t wait to read it.
A new book! Thank you.
I would love to win this contest, the book sounds wonderful, and I can hardly wait for your next book
Gods Blessings to you and yours
I would love to win, I enjoy reading any books about Amish people from any author, I am always eager to look for books about the Amish people and my daughter also. We read and then pass our books on to others, we have our own little library thing going on. love to read.
I love reading amish fiction…can’t wait to read yours!
I would like to be entered in your contest. Thanks for all the enjoyment I get from your stories. I am always happy to find another author who writes books about the amish.
You know I’m in love with your books. I also appreciate the recommendations you give on other great authors. Just received Taste of Pinecraft that Sherry Gore wrote and you spotlighted. Thanks for keep us informed.
I love your books, Cindy, and you are among my favorite writers of Amish fiction. Not all can do it like you and a few others. The thing is, you all need to write faster! haha I have to force myself to slow down b/c I read them so fast! <3
What a wonderful opportunity to be accepted into an Amish home to experience their world for a bit and out of that experience be able to help a reader believe a story or character because of your experience. I have not read anything by Melanie Dobson, but have quite a collection of other authors of Amish fiction – I simply love reading it! Thanks for an opportunity to win her book and possibly a wall hanging!! Wow! Put me down! Thanks for the read!
Love finding a new author of Amish Fiction. You have peeked my interest with this post..Thank you for giving me something to read between your books.
Thanks, Melanie, for the wonderful insight into an Amish woman’s life. Enjoyed the blog tremendously!
So great to have another writer of Amish stories to read. Cannot wait to purchase this new book if I do not win it first. Thanks.
Great author and great-sounding book. Love to read it.
Would love to read this book! Thanks for the chance to win it.
Love reading books about the Amish and have also enjoyed the Love Finds You…books!
Thank you Cindy for another chance to win. Please enter me.
I would love to win a copy of the book Homestead in Iowa. But if I don’t win, then I would love to order it somehow. Please count me in.
I just love anything amish. When I was expecting our second child my husband an I went to visit Landcaster. We road around out in the country and came to a house that had a sign out for quilts for sale. I could not find what I was looking for I wanted 2 baby crib quilts that did not match exactly but were close. The dear lady said she would make them and send them to me. She would not let me leave all the money. She would write me a letter and let me know how much money she needed and at the end she gave me the amount of the final payment and two weeks late the most beautiful baby quilts arived. what a great experience. What wonderful and pure people they are.
I will definately buy the book. Love stories about the Amish.
Enter me, please!
Cindy, I just went to the Library and got the book Hope of Refuge, I can’t remember if I already read it so I wanted to do so before the new one is released. Can’t wait I Love your writings.
Please enter me in your contest…will check out Melaines book….love to read about the Amish way of life….
Hi Melanie, I am going to look for your book, cannot wait to read it.. thanks Melanie
I found Melanie’s comments about her experience with the Amish couple while reseraching the book quite delightful. I have often been to Amish homes but never had the priveledge of spending the night. The book sounds wonderful and I can’t wait to read it.
Pick me! Pick me! I’m from NC and I love all things Amish. My husband and I have Amish (and former Amish) friends in Lancaster Co., PA. For the last few years, Amish novels are about all I’ve read. Amish are a fascinating and loving people with problems and woes just like everybody else. But what a determination to keep those traditional ways alive and passed down to the next generation!
What a joy it would be to win a book and wall hanging. Thank you for contests like this, they are fun and give us something to look forward to.
God’s blessings to you!
Cindy I would love to win the book and wall hanging. I love your books, but I read them as soon as they come out, so would love to come up with another great author. If you are giving away one of her books, she must be good!
Has Melanie written other books? Is there a website or social network to follow her writings also?
Love when new fiction titles are released. Amish fiction is the best.
This new book by Melanie Dobson sounds like a must read. I love reading books about the Amish and admire the simple way they live compared to all the things we think we need for a good life.
enjoy reading your books… please pick my name
Hi Cindy, it’s me again. I’m excited about the new contest. Can’t wait to read Melainie’s new book. Thanks
Thanks for the chance to enter the contest. Eagerly awaiting your next publications!
Love these stories! Wish there were more as I read them so fast. Anxiously awaiting new books!
hope you are well and your room is finished.
this book sounds like a wonderful read.i will
watch for it at my book store.thanks for letting
us enter the contest.
I would love to win this book! I LOVE all the other LFYI books!!! Plus Melanie is just a wonderful writer regardless! Thanks for this chance!
Another author to add to my list of Amish writers. When will I find time to read all of these books?
It sounds like Melanie had a really good time with Eli & Mary. I would really like to win her book. So glad to know that there is another Amish author. I love ready about the Amish life.
I enjoy reading about the Amish and their way of life. I will be looking for Melaine’s book.
Thank you Cindy for telling us about Melanie. She will be added to my list of Amish authors. I really enjoy reading Amish books. Please enter me in the contest.
Please enter me in your contest. I love reading about the Amish people and their lifestyle. We should all go back to the uncomplicated life. The work is much harder without our technology but much more rewarding for our accomplishments. Will be reading your books now that Cindy has introduced you to us. Thanks, Gail Black
This book sounds so interesting, I can’t wait to read it. Please enter me in the contest!!!
Very good blog! Sounds like a good book!
I love reading about the Amish! Can’t wait to read this new book!
Reading is one of my passions , and I enjoy reading books about the Amish.A second passion of mine is quilting , so a wall hanging made by an Amish woman sounds wonderful . I also like discovering new authors and I am looking forward to reading your book whether I win it or add it to my wish list to purchase.
Just reading the blog made me want to read the book!! I love your books and look forward to reading this one as well.
This book sounds wonderful! I will wait to see if I win before I run right out and buy it:-)
I will have to run out and get the book! Sounds good!
I would love to win the book! Just reading the blog had me so interested and wishing that I had the chance to spend an evening with an Amish family.
I would love for a chance to win a copy of this book. Always looking for new books to read!!
I would love to have this book,I love anything about the amish,Im so glad to hear about another amish writter
Please enter me in the contest to win the book and wall hanging.
Thank You
I’m so glad to learn another Amish author’s name. I’ll look for her books at our library! Thank you for sharing this.
Loved her blog and look forward to reading her book.
I would love to win this book and wall hanging too. Thank you so much for giving your readers a chance to win books etc. I will always be a loyal reader! Melanie’s book sounds like a good one! God Bless!
I love to read new authors so I am excited to ck out her new book. I will ck my local library for it.
Looking forward to reading the book after enjoying the blog you wrote. How lucky for you to be able to spend time in an Amish home with these fascinating people. My daughter and I love reading the Amish books by a variety of authors and I know she would love the wall hanging!
This sounds like a wonderful read. I’d love to enter this contest and win! Thank you both for sharing your wonderful talent with the rest of us.
I truly love reading about the Amish and traveling to where they reside and now I have a new place to check out. The book sounds great and I plan to add it to my library .
This new book looks like one I will buy even if I don’t win it. Very nice to see so many good Amish fiction writers!
Another great book to read. Blessings to all who write them!
Wonderful writing! I felt like I was right there with you. Will get a copy of your book and journey to Amana.
How exciting! I enjoyed reading the blog and I’m not sure if I can wait until the contest ends to purchase her book!
I would love to win a book and a wall hanging too. Thanks so much for all the contests and chances to win wonderful things….
I would love to win a book and/or a wall hanging!! Either/ or would be fantastic. The book sounds wonderful. You authors are extremely generous. Thank you so much.
Blessing to you Cindy and Thank you for writing about the Amish, I find them so very interesting and have so much respect for the way they live. Would love to win. =-D
I just love these types of stories! Easy reading and interesting too!
Thank you Cindy for having a drawing for a free book and the wall hanging. I love the Amish and love to read about them. I hope I will be able to win these things. May God Bless you.
I loved reading this story. I am definately going to have to read her new book. Thanks for sharing.
thanks cindy for bringing melanie to meet us can’t wait to get her book she sounds like another wonderful author. your cover is amazing and eye catching.
I would love to win. Please enter me. Thanks
Melanie,I’m really anxious to read your book about life in Amana. I’m currently reading Somewhere to Belong (Daughters of Amana) by Judith Miller. Very interesting.
I loved reading about your stay with the Old Order Amish couple. I’d love to do that someday also.
Thanks for the chance to win your book and Cindy for the chance to win the wall hanging.
Have a God Filled Day
Shirley
I would enjoy the book and wall hanging. It would be a fun experience to stay with an Amish family and get a glimse of living plain. I’d love to go to a sewing day where women are working on quilts.
Sounds like a wonderful book to read under a shade tree on a breezy summer day.
I too would love a chance to win
I would love a chance to win. Thank you for the opportunity.
Looks like a good book! I’ll have to look into getting my hands on a copy if I don’t win!
I really love reading your books i hope you have many more to come!
Thanks, Cindy and Melanie. Loved hearing about your visit in an Amish home. That has long been a dream of mine, to get to know an Amish woman about my age. And I love puzzles, so wish I could have been with you. Well, perhaps it’s my turn to win. Surely would be thrilled. Blessings to you both. Permelia
Sounds like a wonderful book. Would really enjoy reading it.
I would love this. I really enjoy reading the Amish stories and a wall hanging would be so beautiful. Thanks!
Melanie,
I grew up on a farm in rural North-east Michigan. I love the simple life with it’s peace and serenity. Historical fiction is my favorite genre. I have a special love for reading Amish fiction. Thank you for writing this book. I look forward to reading it. The excerpt from it has me excited to read more. Good luck and God bless! P.s. Winning the book and Amish wall-hanging would be wunderbaar!
I will look for the book. I enjoy Amish books. Can’t wait until Cindy’s new one comes out. Add me to the contest.
Thanks
Brenda
What a small world… I have ancestors from Sugarcreek, and Mennonite or Amish backgrounds. I am loving these stories as family names pop up in them. Thanks so much!
I love reading Amish based books. This will be another one I will have to read. Thanks for the chance to win it.
That sound like the book I would just love to have and read and also the wall hanging.
I would love to have this book!
Thank you Cindy! And please tell Melanie that her book looks fantastic and whether I win it or not, I’ll definitely be reading it!
Another author to add to my Amish list. I am so interested in this culture. Planning to visit Berlin OH at the end of August. Amish life in these days has its calling. Sometimes I wish I could be part of it. Would love to have your book and the wall hanging.
This sounds like a book I would enjoy
… Thank you for the chance to win it… Blessings,
Please enter me in this contest. Thanks.. You can also find me on Facebook.
Please enter me! Thanks!
I would love to win both the book and the wall hanging. I hope to someday own an Amish quilt. I love reading Amish stories. Maybe it’s the longing for a simplier life where time doesn’t rush ahead. A time to really listen to God through working with your hands.
So exciting to have yet another “go to” author for Amish fiction. Horray!