Keep in Touch!

by KateLloyd | Feb 7, 2017 | giveaway, Holidays, writing | 89 comments

This month’s blog post is short as I’m currently in the process of writing my newest and yet to be completed manuscript. Creating plot twists and inventing new characters is fabulous fun, but it also demands all my attention and energy. Harvest House Publishers and I are also finalizing the cover for my next novel, A Letter From Lancaster County, releasing July 1, 2017.

Am I the only one who keeps all correspondence? This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Do you like to read every card or zoom in on your pick?

I love staying in touch with you, dear readers. Especially with Valentine’s Day just a week away. It is too easy to let friendships slide when the pressure of a deadline looms. So I wish to say Thank You for your patience! Please stick with me.

This fun Fireplace Mantel is a delight!

Leave a comment about ways to keep in touch when time is in short supply and enter to win this Amish-made Quillow — A gorgeous 16″ X 16″ pillow that opens to 40″ X 60″ quilt — made in Lancaster County, PA, plus a signed copy of a novel from The Legacy of Lancaster County Trilogy, CBA bestseller Leaving Lancaster, its sequel Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish. USA and Canada. Winner chosen at random and has three days to respond. Winner announced on next week’s Blog.

Amish-made Quillow — A gorgeous 16″ X 16″ pillow that opens cleverly to a 40″ X 60″ quilt — made in Lancaster County, PA.

I apologize in advance if I read your comments, but don’t have time to reply.

89 Comments

Molly on 02/07/2017 at 9:17 am

I try to stay in touch with all my friends by Facebook. It is so easy to send a message. Would love to win! Thanks so much for the chance!!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:21 pm
  
  Thanks for entering the giveaway, Molly!
  Kate
Evelyn ecker on 02/07/2017 at 9:19 am

I found Facebook is the easiest way to keep in touch with friends I don’t see much anymore. Just as simple as a Hi or even a like on a post makes me think there thinking of me
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:21 pm
  
  Thanks for writing, Evelyn!
  Kate
Jennifer Horning on 02/07/2017 at 9:21 am

Have of time my family don’t keep in touch me and I lived in Ohio now I would loved to win this pillow it’s would look nice on my bed
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:22 pm
  
  Good luck in the giveaway, Jennifer!
  Kate
Debbie Hazelton on 02/07/2017 at 9:30 am

Facebook is so easy to stay in touch, but I much prefer to call on the telephone. Love the quillow and thanks for the chance to win. Have a blessed day.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:22 pm
  
  Thanks for leaving your comment, Debbie!
  Kate
Tammy Courts on 02/07/2017 at 9:35 am

Thanks for the chance to win! I really enjoy your books!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:23 pm
  
  I appreciate your lovely compliment, Tammy!
  Kate
kathleen Popp on 02/07/2017 at 9:42 am

Stay in touch with a short post! looking forward to your new book!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:24 pm
  
  Can’t wait for you to read it, Kathleen!
  Kate
Pat Hingeley on 02/07/2017 at 9:48 am

Love Amish books and that is a beautiful pillow
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:24 pm
  
  Glad you like the pillow and Amish books, Pat!
  Kate
Alisa on 02/07/2017 at 9:53 am

I keep in touch with Facebook and instagram. Weekly calls to son,dad and daughter. When I’m at work texting my husband I love you. Love Amish books so much.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:26 pm
  
  Sounds as though you have your bases covered, Alisa!
  Kate
Debi Smith on 02/07/2017 at 9:56 am

I keep in touch with either a text or FB.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:26 pm
  
  Thanks for leaving a comment, Debi!
  Kate
Anne Rightler on 02/07/2017 at 10:14 am

A phone call can be a time saver. With Facebook you can keep in touch w/ a lot of people at one time. Thx for the article and a chance to win!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:27 pm
  
  Thanks for leaving your good ideas, Anne!
  Kate
Sharon Miller on 02/07/2017 at 10:25 am

Facebook is wonderful as a way to connect with friends but I love to get and send a phone call for the “personal touch”. The quillow is lovely! Thank you for the chance in the drawing. Blessings!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:28 pm
  
  Good luck in the giveaway, Sharon!
  Kate
Loretta Shumpert on 02/07/2017 at 10:43 am

You had me at Lancaster County!

I still send hand-written letters, notes, cards with encouragement, don’t ever want to let that fall by the way-side.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:28 pm
  
  Good luck in the giveaway, Loretta!
  Kate
Marilyn Saucier on 02/07/2017 at 10:44 am

Facebook and other social media works for most. Older folks that do not use social media, you just have to keep trying with letters and phone calls. Love the quillow, very beautiful! Blessings to you.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:29 pm
  
  Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your comment, Marilyn!
  Kate
Cathy Gill on 02/07/2017 at 10:45 am

I enjoy your books very much. I have read all three. I would love to have win either one. God bless keep up the good work.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:29 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Cathy! God bless you.
  Kate
Susan Kelly on 02/07/2017 at 10:46 am

Wow! What an awesome package. I like FB for communicating with many at once, but still phone or drop a note of a few lines into the mail.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:30 pm
  
  Thanks for leaving your note, Susan!
  Kate
Tracie Nolan on 02/07/2017 at 10:46 am

Facebook keeps me in touch with most people, then email as well. I have been able to reconnect with several old, dear friends since Facebook became my go-to place to hang out!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:30 pm
  
  Good luck in the giveaway, Tracie!
Jackie Tessnair on 02/07/2017 at 11:22 am

I use Facebook and text messages to stay in touch.But I love to hear my children voices every once in a while,so I will make a call.Guess with Christmas and things being hectic around here I haven’t been doing it,I called my son last week and he answered with what is wrong! Better start making those calls more regular.This quillow is beautiful and I love your books Kate!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:31 pm
  
  Thanks for leaving your fun comment, Jackie!
  Kate
Pamela Pavkov on 02/07/2017 at 11:46 am

I stay in touch with those i love by sending each one a different text message. Yes it takes some time but time well spent because they are what matter the most to me.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:32 pm
  
  That’s great you take the time, Pamela!
  Kate
Cherese Akhavein on 02/07/2017 at 12:23 pm

Hello Kate, I like the old fashion hand written note, even if it’s just a couple of lines I think it’s not only fun yo get in the mail but well appreciated by the one receiving it. You never know when you may make someone’s day with that little note!
The Quillows is very beautiful, good luck to all.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:33 pm
  
  I’m sure the people you write do appreciate it, Cherese!
  Kate
Pat Cory on 02/07/2017 at 12:29 pm

Sounds like most people agree about staying in touch by way of FB or texting. I have to agree with them. I’m not one who likes to talk on the phone for very long. With fb or texting, I can take my time and think about what I want to say.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:34 pm
  
  Thanks for entering the giveaway, Pat!
  Kate
Lucy Reynolds on 02/07/2017 at 1:49 pm

I talk on the phone with my parents and one sister daily. I talked with my other sister weekly. My daughter calls on her way to work most week days. My son calls weekly. We also share pictures on FB and FaceTime occasionally.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:34 pm
  
  All sorts of wonderful ways to stay in touch, Lucy!
  Kate
Betty Hallett on 02/07/2017 at 2:11 pm

Facebook works the BEST for me. Second the phone. We try to keep in touch at least once a week. Thank you for the chance to win.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:35 pm
  
  Thanks for entering the giveaway, Betty!
  Kate
Barbara Wenner on 02/07/2017 at 2:25 pm

I stay in touch with my friends with cards and I call them, I have 2 very good friends that live in Fl.that I have know for 35 years,as I use to live down there.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:35 pm
  
  Two good friends for 35 years is a gift, Barbara!
  Kate
Deana Dick on 02/07/2017 at 4:23 pm

I use Facebook to keep in touch and also text messages. Love the quilt and always love your books.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:36 pm
  
  Good luck in the giveaway, Deana!
  Kate
Sharon Bennett on 02/07/2017 at 4:36 pm

I LOVE Amish Books & I have loads of them but I am always happy when there is another one coming out.
The Quillow is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
Thanks for writing more & more
- Sharon L Bennett on 02/07/2017 at 4:41 pm
  
  Sorry I didn’t see the question to answer. I keep in touch by phone and Facebook. My two favorite places to go. I LOVE Facebook because I have found old friends & new friends & keep in contact with others I don’t see often.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:36 pm
  
  Thanks for entering the giveaway, Sharon!
  Kate
Christi Charles on 02/07/2017 at 4:56 pm

I try to send a text to friends or family I haven’t seen in a while, just to let them know I’m thinking of them. Thanks for the chance to win! I’ve never heard of a quillow, what a beautiful and clever idea! I’d also love to try one of your books!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:37 pm
  
  Good luck in the giveaway, Christi! I’d love for you to try one of my books.
  Kate
Marilyn R on 02/07/2017 at 6:20 pm

I like to keep simple note cards and encouragement/thinking of you cards on hand to send to friends and family members. Also, a PM on facebook is another great way to stay in touch. I always enjoy receiving snail mail.
Beautiful pillow for the giveaway–perfect colors for my chair or sofa. : )
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:38 pm
  
  Letter and card writing is almost a lost art, Marilyn!
  Kate
Linda Zaragoza-Zrubek on 02/07/2017 at 6:37 pm

I try and stay in touch with everyone! I am the socialite in the family. I have celebrations, gatherings and any day the Lord gives us is a day of celebration. Love sending cards, notes, letters…but I must admit sometimes an event or holiday gets a bit hectic and there sit my cards…..sigh!!!! Family and friends are cherished by me…I truly try to stay in touch or let all know what is going on within my family.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:39 pm
  
  Why am I not surprised you are the socialite of your family, Linda? Good for you!
  Kate
Brenda Murphree on 02/07/2017 at 7:04 pm

I keep in touch by phone and especially FB now days.
I would love to win another book of yours. It’s been probably 2 years when I won your book. It was a great book.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this Quillow. It’s beautiful!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:40 pm
  
  Thanks for leaving a comment and entering the giveaway!
  Kate
Pat Love on 02/07/2017 at 7:06 pm

Blogposts, letters, phone calls, visits whenever possible, the biggest thing sometimes is making it a priority
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:40 pm
  
  Glad to hear you make keeping in touch a priority, Pat!
  Kate
Kathy Faberge on 02/07/2017 at 7:17 pm

I keep in touch with a quick text or a phone call. Then, maybe once or twice a year a small gathering of cousins, mid-state, so no one has to drive too far.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:41 pm
  
  Your family get-togethers sound fun, Kathy!
  Kate
Connie on 02/07/2017 at 8:43 pm

I like to send cards. I try to send them once a month no special reason just to let them know I care. No certain date in the month. I pray about it and when their name comes to mind I send them one. Sometimes they get 2 cards. I know Gods telling me they need to k ow someone cared
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:42 pm
  
  Is there anyone who isn’t thrilled to receive a card, Connie? Good for you!
  Kate
Gail Chevalier on 02/08/2017 at 3:52 am

Katie I love your books, and now with Spring and Summer around the corner I will have more time to read. I work for our School district so I am off during the summer and love taking my tablet to the campground or out in the yard to read.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:43 pm
  
  Thanks for your fun letter, Gail! Happy reading.
  Kate
Melissa on 02/08/2017 at 5:58 am

I do keep cards and letters, and I still like sending letters and cards to my best friend, I have a friend that pasted away and I have a shoe box full of her letters, I’m so glad I have.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:44 pm
  
  Yes, those cards are treasures, Melissa!
  Kate
Barbara on 02/08/2017 at 5:58 am

Facebook has reunited me with several of my cousins and old school mates that I wouldn’t have never reconnected with.

Love your books and everything Amish.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:45 pm
  
  What fun, Barbara!
  Kate
Diane Dean White on 02/08/2017 at 6:20 am

Beautiful photos and such a vibrant color on your Quillow.
I don’t think I’ve tossed a greeting card away yet!! It’s
nice to know others keep theirs too.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:50 pm
  
  I think you’ve outdone me, Diane!
  Kate
trish hundley on 02/08/2017 at 7:49 am

A quick text just to say I miss you and love you are what me and my bestie do she works odd hours and so do I at times. Just a quick thinking of you makes the heart smile.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:51 pm
  
  Sounds as though you’ve come up with a lovely solution, Trish!
  Kate
Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House on 02/08/2017 at 10:03 am

I am a newer “texter” something I told my children not to expect, lol. Saying hello on FB. In person is really the best but long way away! Thank you for all of your wonderful words… Pennsylvania Patchwork would be a wonderful addition for me! And… loved the pillow until I saw what was inside it!!! Please add me to the drawing and Happy Valentine’s Day, Kate. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:52 pm
  
  Good luck in the giveaway, Kathleen! I’m not much of a text are either, but spend so much time on the computer …
  Kate
Trixi O. on 02/08/2017 at 11:25 am

It’s been many, many years since I’ve written an actual letter! I used to write them quite often. Now email, text, and Facebook has replaced all that! The instant communication is nice 🙂 I still do talk on the phone too.

Thank you for the chance to win that lovely quillo! It’s in the color I love best, blue!
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:53 pm
  
  I must plead guilty too, Trixi, except when writing my Amish friends.
  Kate
Shirley Chapel on 02/08/2017 at 2:44 pm

Moving here from Canada I lost touch with not only friends but some family members. In 2011 I took computer classes at the local library and was able to start getting in touch with people I hadn’t heard from in years by emails. Then came Facebook. This has helped a lot to be able to rekindle relationships and keep in touch more often. Also on the messenger app I can even call my cousin in England and not only talk to her but see her as well. What a blessing moderation technology has become when we can keep in touch more often with those we love.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:54 pm
  
  Wonderful, Shirley!
  Kate
Joy on 02/08/2017 at 3:39 pm

I love to stay in touch through Facebook messages or a quick email. Either takes very little time, but is so meaningful to the recipient. Love all Amish books. They are the only fiction books I read. Thanks for the contest.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:55 pm
  
  i agree, keeping in touch is meaningful to the recipient, Joy!
  Kate
Brenda Barnes on 02/09/2017 at 10:53 am

I love connecting with friends and family on Facebook.
- KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:55 pm
  
  Thanks, and good luck in the giveaway, Brenda!
  Kate
mary ellen ashenfelder on 02/10/2017 at 10:40 am

Wonderful giveaway, Kate. I keep in touch with my friends by phone and in Facebook. I also have a supply of birthday, get well, thank you, anniversary and sympathy cards that I send to my friends. I take last years calendar every year and mark everyone’s birthdays, and anniversaries on the new one to help me remember their special day. I don’t keep any of the cards that I receive after a week or so. I wish that I had kept some from those that have passed away.
KateLloyd on 02/10/2017 at 4:56 pm

You sound like a fabulous friend, Mary!
Kate
Carole Smith on 02/12/2017 at 5:46 pm

I used to send cards, but as life got busy I didn’t send as many. Most of my family is close by so we talk often or Facebook!
- KateLloyd on 02/12/2017 at 5:50 pm
  
  Thanks for writing, Carole!
  Kate

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