Writing Pains

by | Jul 19, 2022 | A Lancaster Family Secret, amish, giveaway | 70 comments

When my new book A Lancaster Family Secret released it felt like giving birth. Well, maybe not that painful, but I couldn’t do it on my own. 

Now that I’m getting reviews, the whole writing process is so worth it!  I hope all of my readers enjoy A Lancaster Family Secret.

I have read several books written by this author, but this one was definitely my favorite one. Annette and the Millers face several trials as the book continues and as they experience new changes and each comes to face their shortcomings, it is interesting to see how these challenges are faced. I highly recommend this book!

– Sunnie Reviews, 5-star review

A myriad of questions always arise. I have been struck by the generosity of other authors who have helped me—and have not made me feel dumb for asking questions.

One author whom I respect for her many books and her kindness is bestselling Vannetta Chapman, prolific author of The Amish Twins Next Door, book 9 in the Indiana Amish Brides Series. A stand-alone, the engaging story kept me smiling and turning the pages. A satisfying and inspirational book I hated to see come to an end! Read more about her novels and her writing awards on her delightful blog.

A fun visit with Herb in Zook’s Fabric in Intercourse, Lancaster County.

I love seeing horses and buggies in Intercourse, Lancaster County.

I strive to write unique stories unlike any other. Writing about the Amish requires strenuous research.

A fun visit with Herb in Zook’s Fabric in Intercourse, Lancaster County.

A pair of meticulously selected draft horses at work.

My friend Herb Scrivener, former owner of Zooks Fabrics, is a wealth of knowledge about the Lancaster County Amish and Old Order Mennonites. I can’t thank him enough for answering my questions. In fact, he located my prize, a charming faceless doll sewn in Lancaster County by an Old Order horse-and-buggy Mennonite woman.

A fun visit with Herb in Zook’s Fabric in Intercourse, Lancaster County.

A fun visit with Herb in Zook’s Fabric in Intercourse, Lancaster County.

Enter to win the doll plus a signed copy of A Lancaster Family Secret.  US only. Winner has three days to reply to my email. Good luck!

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  1. Joy
    Joy on 07/19/2022 at 5:56 am

    I would name the Amish doll Maddie

    • Marilyn Brown
      Marilyn Brown on 07/19/2022 at 6:09 am

      I would name this cute doll Beatrice.

      • Stephanie kabler
        Stephanie kabler on 07/19/2022 at 5:21 pm

        I would name the doll Claire.

        • Tammy Lupold
          Tammy Lupold on 07/20/2022 at 11:22 am

          I would name the doll Anna !

    • Teresa
      Teresa on 07/19/2022 at 6:56 am

      If I won I would name her Alma Rose in honor of my German grandmother.

    • Rhonda McDermitt
      Rhonda McDermitt on 07/19/2022 at 7:22 am

      Thank you for this drawing!

      • Kristina
        Kristina on 07/19/2022 at 8:48 am

        Lacey, Willow, Ryn

        • Dianne Casey
          Dianne Casey on 07/21/2022 at 4:30 pm

          I would name the Amish doll Kate.

      • Brenda Barnes
        Brenda Barnes on 07/19/2022 at 11:18 am

        A good Biblical name would be Tabitha.

    • Ruby
      Ruby on 07/19/2022 at 9:57 am

      I would name the Amish doll, Amelia.

    • Kathy Haselman
      Kathy Haselman on 07/19/2022 at 4:28 pm

      Name the amish doll….Ella Mae

  2. Mary Beth Dawson
    Mary Beth Dawson on 07/19/2022 at 6:09 am

    I would name the doll Lydia (Livi for short)

  3. Darlene W.M.
    Darlene W.M. on 07/19/2022 at 6:13 am

    I’d name the doll Kayleigh Elizabeth.

  4. Karen fossett
    Karen fossett on 07/19/2022 at 6:14 am

    Her name would be Annie county name

  5. Connie Lynch
    Connie Lynch on 07/19/2022 at 6:19 am

    Pick me Betsy Needs a home! Believe it or not i do not have an Amish Doll of my own!

    • Melissa
      Melissa on 07/22/2022 at 9:29 am

      I would name her Katie.

  6. GLORIA D HOSKINSON
    GLORIA D HOSKINSON on 07/19/2022 at 6:21 am

    Esta would be my name.

    • Melissa Lemaire
      Melissa Lemaire on 07/19/2022 at 6:29 am

      I would name her Emily.

      • Tina Rice
        Tina Rice on 07/19/2022 at 8:14 am

        I would name this cute Amish doll Rebecca.

  7. Ruthann Dulaney
    Ruthann Dulaney on 07/19/2022 at 6:45 am

    I would name her Katie Jo.

    • Linda wilson
      Linda wilson on 07/19/2022 at 10:54 am

      Beth

  8. Keren Herrera
    Keren Herrera on 07/19/2022 at 6:48 am

    I would name her Mia. I have always liked that name.

  9. Debbie Swartzlander
    Debbie Swartzlander on 07/19/2022 at 6:49 am

    I would name her Rebecca.

  10. Kim
    Kim on 07/19/2022 at 6:51 am

    I would name her Scarlett

  11. Kathleen Popp
    Kathleen Popp on 07/19/2022 at 7:05 am

    I would name the Amish doll Marcela Mueller. Thank you for the contest .

  12. MaryEllen Ashenfelder
    MaryEllen Ashenfelder on 07/19/2022 at 7:25 am

    I would name the doll Sarah.

  13. Karie
    Karie on 07/19/2022 at 7:32 am

    I would name this adorable doll Esther. Thank you for the chance to win her and your book.

    • Christine Blackburn
      Christine Blackburn on 07/19/2022 at 9:53 am

      Abigail,Emma or Elizabeth

  14. CATHY CAVALCANTE
    CATHY CAVALCANTE on 07/19/2022 at 8:04 am

    I’d have to name her Esther, because it was my Old Order Amish Friend, Esther, who I commissioned last summer, to make a child size quilt for my daughter & new grandson, Pierce, before he was born this past January. I surprised my daughter with it at her baby shower in Nov. Sarah knows and adores Esther as I do, making the quilt very special to us and the even more special part was the fact that Esther incorporated a shirt into the entire quilt, that was my sweet Momma’s, who went home to Jesus 2 years ago tomorrow, July 20th.

  15. Jackie Tessnair
    Jackie Tessnair on 07/19/2022 at 8:53 am

    I love your books Kate and I’m looking forward to reading this one. Beautiful cover also. If this doll was mine, I would name her Rebekah.

  16. Tammy Harris
    Tammy Harris on 07/19/2022 at 9:22 am

    I would name her Julia Henrietta after my grandmother.

  17. Rose Milligan
    Rose Milligan on 07/19/2022 at 9:23 am

    I would name the doll, Mary or Sarah.

  18. Cheri
    Cheri on 07/19/2022 at 9:26 am

    I would name her Elizabeth.

  19. Melody Kennedy
    Melody Kennedy on 07/19/2022 at 9:53 am

    I would name the doll Sadie.

  20. Deanna Craft
    Deanna Craft on 07/19/2022 at 9:54 am

    I think she looks like an Emma.

  21. Patti Bond
    Patti Bond on 07/19/2022 at 9:59 am

    I would name her Sarah

  22. Andrea Woodard
    Andrea Woodard on 07/19/2022 at 10:30 am

    I would name this Amish doll, Juliana.

  23. Deana Dick
    Deana Dick on 07/19/2022 at 10:52 am

    I would name the doll Mae.

  24. Lisa Myers
    Lisa Myers on 07/19/2022 at 11:06 am

    I would name her Miriam for my Amish friend in Grabill, Indiana.

  26. Billee McCavitt
    Billee McCavitt on 07/19/2022 at 8:39 pm

    A boy Doll his name would be Jonah, or Marshall.

    If its a girl’s doll I would name it: Collette

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  27. Evelyn Ecker
    Evelyn Ecker on 07/20/2022 at 4:36 am

    I would name her Sarah

    • Donna Freebourn
      Donna Freebourn on 07/20/2022 at 1:33 pm

      How about Ruth Patricia. That was my Grandmother’s name.

  29. SARAH TAYLOR
    SARAH TAYLOR on 07/20/2022 at 1:42 pm

    I would name her Anna

  30. Anita Whatley
    Anita Whatley on 07/20/2022 at 7:54 pm

    I would name her Rebekah Kate.

  31. Nancy Winn
    Nancy Winn on 07/21/2022 at 9:55 am

    If I win this cutie, I think Nellie Fern would be her name in honor of my 2 grandmothers.

  32. GLORIA D HOSKINSON
    GLORIA D HOSKINSON on 07/21/2022 at 10:11 am

    If i should win her name would be Bertha Caroline after my grandmother and my mom.

  33. GLORIA D HOSKINSON
    GLORIA D HOSKINSON on 07/21/2022 at 10:12 am

    wuuld love to recieve

  34. Nancy
    Nancy on 07/21/2022 at 10:13 am

    I would name this cutie Hendrika Eleanore after my grandmothers

  35. Debbie Earls
    Debbie Earls on 07/21/2022 at 10:25 am

    Thank you for this opportunity to win! I love the doll! The book looks really good. I enjoy reading your books!

  37. Lynn Muirhead
    Lynn Muirhead on 07/21/2022 at 10:55 am

    Read all her books now and enjoyed every one..
    Think I would name her Emily Ema.
    Delightful doll to add to my collection of dolls. Some prise dolls I named with sweet names.

  38. Lisa Cobb Sabatini
    Lisa Cobb Sabatini on 07/21/2022 at 12:18 pm

    Sarah Elizabeth seems like the perfect name for this sweet doll!

  39. Lori Wilen
    Lori Wilen on 07/21/2022 at 12:18 pm

    I would name her Leah. It is a very popular Amish name and is also my Hebrew name.

  40. Kathy Adamski
    Kathy Adamski on 07/21/2022 at 2:22 pm

    I would name the doll Grace after my Granddaughter

  41. Sally Davison
    Sally Davison on 07/21/2022 at 2:22 pm

    To me, Sarah fits the Amish doll quite well.

  42. Roberta Marie McMahan
    Roberta Marie McMahan on 07/21/2022 at 2:37 pm

    I would love to win and name her Katie Ann

  43. Marilyn R
    Marilyn R on 07/21/2022 at 3:34 pm

    I would name her Edna Mae after a dear Amish friend.

  44. Kris Ross
    Kris Ross on 07/21/2022 at 3:37 pm

    Love your books Kate….books, emails and other posts….Would be such a treat to win this drawing….I believe we should name the doll “Kate”….Thanks, Good Luck to us all and (haha I hope I win)…..haha

  45. Ronda Ferry
    Ronda Ferry on 07/21/2022 at 5:12 pm

    I would name her Rose

  46. Lelia (Lucy) Reynolds
    Lelia (Lucy) Reynolds on 07/21/2022 at 5:26 pm

    I would name her Lynette Ruth.

  47. Dianna
    Dianna on 07/21/2022 at 6:44 pm

    I would name her Myrtle.

  48. Dianna Ross
    Dianna Ross on 07/21/2022 at 6:54 pm

    I would name her Myrtle.

  49. Connie Saunders
    Connie Saunders on 07/22/2022 at 9:17 pm

    I would name her Katie.

  50. Carol
    Carol on 07/23/2022 at 1:26 am

    IF I would be the lucky winner, I would name the doll KATIE after my Amish friend in PA. who took us for a buggy ride! I am needing a new book to read, would LOVE to read these 2 new ones of yours!
    Blessings to you, Kate!

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