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We watched grandchildren, Dillon, Elena, and Lila this week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Their summer camp ended last week and their school starts next week. Grandpa wanted to do a campout and also have our grandson Dean here for the campout and have one tent for the girls and one for the boys in our back wooded spot. Then we heard the weather forecast of rain and decided to cancel the overnight activity. It did rain a lot so I'm glad we didn't do it then. We enjoyed our time with the grandkids but we were exhausted. I guess we are old because they were only here during the day. I hope they have an awesome school year.
Last Saturday, I picked up a church bulletin and was surprised to see Amanda on the cover of it. I never expected it. Since Amanda keeps getting her picture in various places (she and Sara were featured in another publication a couple years ago too), maybe I should have her on one of my book covers. She has always wanted to be on a book cover ever since our daughter Christina posed for my FLEETING HOPE cover!
As summer continues to move ahead at a fast pace, I realize another birthday is looming for me. I don't look forward to getting older, but definitely excited to share my birthday month with a new granddaughter. My son and my daughter-in-law Kelly are expecting their baby late November. What a blessing! God is good to give us another grandchild to love.
Last Saturday, I picked up a church bulletin and was surprised to see Amanda on the cover of it. I never expected it. Since Amanda keeps getting her picture in various places (she and Sara were featured in another publication a couple years ago too), maybe I should have her on one of my book covers. She has always wanted to be on a book cover ever since our daughter Christina posed for my FLEETING HOPE cover!
As summer continues to move ahead at a fast pace, I realize another birthday is looming for me. I don't look forward to getting older, but definitely excited to share my birthday month with a new granddaughter. My son and my daughter-in-law Kelly are expecting their baby late November. What a blessing! God is good to give us another grandchild to love.
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Sara and Amanda got to go to our Clermont County Fair over a week ago. Their picture was featured in The Clermont Sun newspaper. August is flying by. Last weekend was great because we spent time with our children and grandchildren. On Friday, we enjoyed attending a theater production at St. Veronica's school. Camellia did a great job speaking her lines and singing. Sunday we ate together as a family at the St. Louis chicken dinner. The grandkids enjoyed playing games and of course, the girls wanted to get their faces painted. Aunt Amanda couldn't be left out. haha!
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"I read lots of Amish books but never have I read about Amish adoptions. This story has lots of twists and turns you won’t want to miss."
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When the two young women from completely different worlds forge a friendship, they don’t realize what tragic events will alter their bond.
Instead of going backpacking in Europe for the summer, pregnant eighteen-year-old Chloe Parrish ends up in Fields Corner. Her parents send her there to work in her aunt’s restaurant. Chloe’s parents and her boyfriend Logan want her to consider adoption.
Amish and happily married, Beth Byler is pregnant with her first baby. When she sees how sad Chloe seems at the doctor’s office, Beth asks if everything is okay. Although they come from different backgrounds, their pregnancies give them something to share and they become friends.
During their prenatal visits, Chloe and Beth meet a new obstetrician, Dr. Tony Cunningham. He becomes interested in the lovely Chloe. Tony and Chloe find themselves at crossroads in their lives—she’s torn about what to do about her baby, and Tony isn’t sure he wants to do Amish home births.
After a baby is kidnapped, anger explodes between Beth and Chloe.
Can both women recover from a heartbreaking situation, and trust God still knows what is best for them?
When the two young women from completely different worlds forge a friendship, they don’t realize what tragic events will alter their bond.
Instead of going backpacking in Europe for the summer, pregnant eighteen-year-old Chloe Parrish ends up in Fields Corner. Her parents send her there to work in her aunt’s restaurant. Chloe’s parents and her boyfriend Logan want her to consider adoption.
Amish and happily married, Beth Byler is pregnant with her first baby. When she sees how sad Chloe seems at the doctor’s office, Beth asks if everything is okay. Although they come from different backgrounds, their pregnancies give them something to share and they become friends.
During their prenatal visits, Chloe and Beth meet a new obstetrician, Dr. Tony Cunningham. He becomes interested in the lovely Chloe. Tony and Chloe find themselves at crossroads in their lives—she’s torn about what to do about her baby, and Tony isn’t sure he wants to do Amish home births.
After a baby is kidnapped, anger explodes between Beth and Chloe.
Can both women recover from a heartbreaking situation, and trust God still knows what is best for them?
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Tom and I took a brief road trip to Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Pineville, Kentucky. We had an incredible mountain view from our balcony and we stayed in their lodge. We celebrated our 46th anniversary on Monday. When we were in the amphitheater, Tom said we should renew our vows. I think we remembered most of the words. lol Apparently, a lot of weddings are held in their amphitheater, festivals and even high school homecomings. We took a selfie but the beautiful background doesn't show up unfortunately.
We hiked on several beautiful trails, saw the Honeymoon Falls, played miniature golf, and swam in the nice pool. We ate at the lodge's restaurant but if we had to do it again would probably go one night to Pineville to eat. The weather was lovely and little humidity.
We hiked on several beautiful trails, saw the Honeymoon Falls, played miniature golf, and swam in the nice pool. We ate at the lodge's restaurant but if we had to do it again would probably go one night to Pineville to eat. The weather was lovely and little humidity.
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YESTERDAY was my LAST IV infusion maintenance therapy!!! Not a great photo to portray my happiness that it is over. I was going to ask nurse Jennifer to take my picture when she came to change the bags of meds for my IV, but she seemed busy today with several other patients. I took it myself obviously.
My type of lymphoma returns, so is the reason why I did the two year maintenance therapy because it should help to extend my remission. I was told that it could return in 2 years, 5 years or 10 years. I'll take the 10. Because my CAT scan was good, they think it will be a longer time.
I am thankful that God was with me and for all my friends and relatives praying for me since 2019 and before when I had abdominal pain from an enlarged spleen for a couple of years before being diagnosed with cancer. They think now the cancer was caused by my enlarged spleen
UPDATE about submitted book to agent:
Lesley submitted my Amish book to Entangled Publishing but the Amish editor is out on maternity leave until Sept. She also submitted my manuscript to Vinspire Publishing. I think the editor there is on medical leave until October. It seems many of the big publishers are closed to Amish fiction or are in my case since I have self-published my Amish books. I am considered a debut author which is hard for me to wrap my head around since I started writing Amish in 2012. When I signed in 2019, I had high hopes for my writing career. I still hope to hear great news soon because when the holiday season hits, everything seems to close for submissions. I want to get a contract this fall before this happens.
My type of lymphoma returns, so is the reason why I did the two year maintenance therapy because it should help to extend my remission. I was told that it could return in 2 years, 5 years or 10 years. I'll take the 10. Because my CAT scan was good, they think it will be a longer time.
I am thankful that God was with me and for all my friends and relatives praying for me since 2019 and before when I had abdominal pain from an enlarged spleen for a couple of years before being diagnosed with cancer. They think now the cancer was caused by my enlarged spleen
UPDATE about submitted book to agent:
Lesley submitted my Amish book to Entangled Publishing but the Amish editor is out on maternity leave until Sept. She also submitted my manuscript to Vinspire Publishing. I think the editor there is on medical leave until October. It seems many of the big publishers are closed to Amish fiction or are in my case since I have self-published my Amish books. I am considered a debut author which is hard for me to wrap my head around since I started writing Amish in 2012. When I signed in 2019, I had high hopes for my writing career. I still hope to hear great news soon because when the holiday season hits, everything seems to close for submissions. I want to get a contract this fall before this happens.
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Some of Fields Corner’s favorite Amish characters fall in love, experience jealousy, work at extra jobs, deliver babies, and two are in an accident. Through all the challenges, life continues with hope in their hearts.
Rachel Weaver decides to visit her husband, Samuel, at his furniture business and takes lunch to him. When she arrives at his store with their daughter in her arms, Rachel is surprised to see a beautiful Englisher, Bridget, laughing and talking with him. Jealousy causes Rachel to consider returning to work part-time at the bakery next to Samuel’s store. She will see Samuel more and can eat lunch with him. Keeping tabs on her handsome husband and baking her famous pies in the Weaver’s Bakery becomes Rachel’s objective.
Bishop Amos’ daughter, Molly, isn’t happy that her sister-in-law, Violet can’t deliver her third baby. After all, Violet delivered her first two babies and everything went well. Violet’s baby is due in November, so she is taking several months off as a midwife. With Molly’s baby due in December, she needs to accept that a doctor will deliver her baby.
As it gets closer to Christmas, Rachel’s faith is tested, and she is reminded again how fragile life is. When Molly delivers her baby, she realizes that God knows best.
Some of Fields Corner’s favorite Amish characters fall in love, experience jealousy, work at extra jobs, deliver babies, and two are in an accident. Through all the challenges, life continues with hope in their hearts.
Rachel Weaver decides to visit her husband, Samuel, at his furniture business and takes lunch to him. When she arrives at his store with their daughter in her arms, Rachel is surprised to see a beautiful Englisher, Bridget, laughing and talking with him. Jealousy causes Rachel to consider returning to work part-time at the bakery next to Samuel’s store. She will see Samuel more and can eat lunch with him. Keeping tabs on her handsome husband and baking her famous pies in the Weaver’s Bakery becomes Rachel’s objective.
Bishop Amos’ daughter, Molly, isn’t happy that her sister-in-law, Violet can’t deliver her third baby. After all, Violet delivered her first two babies and everything went well. Violet’s baby is due in November, so she is taking several months off as a midwife. With Molly’s baby due in December, she needs to accept that a doctor will deliver her baby.
As it gets closer to Christmas, Rachel’s faith is tested, and she is reminded again how fragile life is. When Molly delivers her baby, she realizes that God knows best.
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I love both the red and pink day lilies, but noticed the pink flowers have an unpleasant scent. The red ones don't.
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I am posting links to redeem for free audiobooks of A JOYFUL BREAK, JUDITH'S PLACE, and A DECISION OF FAITH. FLEETING HOPE is with Findaway Voices so I don't have free links with them for Book 3.
Each number can be used by one person. Once they are redeemed, I will remove them. I can also email you the codes. Click on the envelope at the top to email me.
They are now available on Audible.. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.com/acx-promo
Each number can be used by one person. Once they are redeemed, I will remove them. I can also email you the codes. Click on the envelope at the top to email me.
They are now available on Audible.. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.com/acx-promo
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REVIEWS
A Joyful Break
"I loved this Christian romance story. The story line, setting, characters and the author's writing style were like a breath of fresh air. Will enjoy the rest of the series as well in the future." Reviewer on Amazon 5 stars
Judith's Place
"This is the second time I read this book and enjoyed it both times The characters are very real and the twins bring a little levity." Reviewer on Amazon 5 stars
Fleeting Hope
"Another good clean Amish story continuing the lives of a lovely family. I’ve enjoyed the first three books of this series & will be starting the next book soon. Rachel’s story in book one was very inspiring, Judith’s story in book two took us a step further in understanding the Amish faith and book three was mainly about Ruth, an older schoolteacher facing how to deal with falling in love with widower David, father of Rachel & Judith. One has to admire the faith based lives the Amish lead, how they deal with tragedy and other trials." Norma Den, reviewer
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A Decision of Faith
"Sorry to see this series end but happy it ended on a high note. Glad to hear these characters will continue in Diane's next series. Love her story telling." Reviewed by Butterfly 43, on Amazon. 5 stars
A Joyful Break
"I loved this Christian romance story. The story line, setting, characters and the author's writing style were like a breath of fresh air. Will enjoy the rest of the series as well in the future." Reviewer on Amazon 5 stars
Judith's Place
"This is the second time I read this book and enjoyed it both times The characters are very real and the twins bring a little levity." Reviewer on Amazon 5 stars
Fleeting Hope
"Another good clean Amish story continuing the lives of a lovely family. I’ve enjoyed the first three books of this series & will be starting the next book soon. Rachel’s story in book one was very inspiring, Judith’s story in book two took us a step further in understanding the Amish faith and book three was mainly about Ruth, an older schoolteacher facing how to deal with falling in love with widower David, father of Rachel & Judith. One has to admire the faith based lives the Amish lead, how they deal with tragedy and other trials." Norma Den, reviewer
5 stars (can be purchased on Amazon or
A Decision of Faith
"Sorry to see this series end but happy it ended on a high note. Glad to hear these characters will continue in Diane's next series. Love her story telling." Reviewed by Butterfly 43, on Amazon. 5 stars
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I received my first shipment of my new release, ANNA IN LOVE, in paperback on Thursday. I am pleased how well the books look! I am going to use them for giveaways! I remember when I was with Samhain Publishing years ago and how they gave each author 10 copies of paperbacks and 10 ebooks of their books to distribute to reviewers. I thought that was wonderful. Two of my books are going to my newsletter subscribers and one will go to Keeping Up With the Amish for their August event in Shipshewana.
I was asked to be a team leader for a Florida scoring project but I didn't want to with it being remote. I wasn't sure how I could have a team of readers remotely, so I said I'd be a reader instead. Also, there was a conflict with my April maintenance treatment if I had decided to start as a team leader. I have been working 8 1/2 hours a day for this project. It should end on June 22nd. It is nice to work from home but I miss seeing the other people on the project in person. I do not miss the long commute.
I hope you will read my new release. If you like it, please write a review! I am grateful to my readers when they take the time to write reviews or to post something on FB about any of my books.
I had my maintenance treatment on Wednesday and there was a new system on the computer. Unfortunately, my name wasn't on the list for the pharmacy. I had to wait two hours for my infusions. I saw Dr. Herms so that wasn't a problem. I had taken the day off from work for my treatment so was glad it was straightened out. A nurse, Suzanne, got my vein the first time so that was a relief. I don't have a port so it's nice when they can find a vein to use for my IV.
I was asked to be a team leader for a Florida scoring project but I didn't want to with it being remote. I wasn't sure how I could have a team of readers remotely, so I said I'd be a reader instead. Also, there was a conflict with my April maintenance treatment if I had decided to start as a team leader. I have been working 8 1/2 hours a day for this project. It should end on June 22nd. It is nice to work from home but I miss seeing the other people on the project in person. I do not miss the long commute.
I hope you will read my new release. If you like it, please write a review! I am grateful to my readers when they take the time to write reviews or to post something on FB about any of my books.
I had my maintenance treatment on Wednesday and there was a new system on the computer. Unfortunately, my name wasn't on the list for the pharmacy. I had to wait two hours for my infusions. I saw Dr. Herms so that wasn't a problem. I had taken the day off from work for my treatment so was glad it was straightened out. A nurse, Suzanne, got my vein the first time so that was a relief. I don't have a port so it's nice when they can find a vein to use for my IV.
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I love how Craver creates each of her story with Amish and Englishers with unique and unexpected happenings. Anna in Love drew me in from the start until the end. It was nice to catch up with the King family and the residents in their Amish community. Anna was next to the youngest Bishop daughter and was seeking for answers. When her friend introduced her to Wyatt, an Englisher, who is staying with his Amish grandmother for the summer she was attracted to him. Anna found she was in a triangle when Wyatt’s Amish cousin was interested in dating her. The twists and turns with unexpected but realistic events gave way to a delightful story. Will Anna find where she belongs before disappointing her family?
This story is filled with family, community, faith, romance, hidden secrets and so much more. I would like to see Craver write Sadie’s story before ending this series.
Reviewed by Marilyn Ridgway, 5 stars
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This story is filled with family, community, faith, romance, hidden secrets and so much more. I would like to see Craver write Sadie’s story before ending this series.
Reviewed by Marilyn Ridgway, 5 stars
Purchase here for Amazon.