Harvest House Publishers gave me the green light to officially let the cat out of the bag.
I have not one, but two new Amish books set in Lancaster County coming out! The first for Harvest House will release the fall of 2017 and the second in the winter of 2018.
Whoo-hoo! Time to sign my two-book contract with Harvest House!
As release dates creep closer, I’ll provide more detail. No official titles or covers to share yet. I can’t wait to introduce you to my new characters and their stories!
Why will it take so long? Harvest House has a full calendar and schedule of books already slated by some of your favorite authors. My first book’s manuscript is complete, until the publishing house editor combs through chapter by chapter. In response to their comments, I must go back and rework … an arduous but fun task.
Laundry day in glorious Lancaster County, PA.
I’m celebrating my fantastic news with a Giveaway! Please leave a comment to enter to win Sarah and Aaron, two Amish-made dolls made in Lancaster County, PA. Plus a signed book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: either Leaving Lancaster, its sequel Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! USA and Canada Only. Winner has three days to respond.
Aaron and Sarah are two Amish-made dolls from Lancaster County, PA.
Congrats on your deal with Harvest House — woohoo! Now the wait begins! :p
Thanks so much, Susan! Your encouragement means a great deal to me. While I wait for my first book to be edited, I’m writing the second book, so I will never be without a writing project. But it is a big wait for my readers, which I regret. Thanks for your yoohoo! and for entering the giveaway!
Kate
Congrats, Kate! So excited for you! And it sure gives something to look forward to!
I appreciate your support and enthusiasm, Dali! Thanks so much for your tweets! I need to get better at doing that for myself. Wishing you extra good luck in the giveaway!
Kate
Congrats Katie on your new books, I can’t wait to read them when they come out, and love the darling Amish Dolls.
Thank you, Linda! I can’t wait for you to read them when they come out. I’m glad you like those darling Amish dolls and wish you good luck in the giveaway!
Kate
Fantastic news and congrats on the New publishers. I look forward to reading your two new books. Thank you so much for the wonderful news.
You are very kind, Dawn! Sharing my good news with people like you has made this a fun experience! Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
Kate
Would love to win the dolls, they are as awesome as your books.
Winning those dolls would be fabulous, Diana! Your generous appraisal of my books is very much appreciated. Thanks, and thank you for entering the giveaway!
Kate
I so enjoyed your other books and was hoping there would be a new one! So glad to hear that there will be one soon. Congratulations on your accomplishment. I think that’s amazing! The dolls are just adorable. What a sweet way to celebrate your contract!
Thanks for your lovely assessment of my books, Sonja! Your congratulations means a lot to me. Early in the morning hours when I’m writing I will recall them. I hope you do win those adorable dolls, Thanks for entering the giveaway!
Kate
Thanks for writing uplifting books. It is wonderful to read something that makes me feel better!
Your words of encouragement are uplifting to me, Syble! Thank you. I can’t tell you how much knowing my writing makes readers feel better means to me. It’s the reason I write. Good luck in the giveaway!
Kate
I love those dolls!
Thanks for writing and entering the giveaway, Darla!
Kate
Congrats,, I look forward to your new books…. Way To Go…
Thanks for writing, Janice. I very much appreciate your encouragement. Good luck n the giveaway!
Kate
Congrats! what a wonderful news, it’s a wonderful result of your work.
it’s so kind of you share your excitement with us. ciao, martaA
Congratulations, Marta, on your great news! I’m looking forward to new books to read.
And thank you for this giveaway opportunity – I’d love to win!!