Hello from Amy Clipston!
Hi everyone! Thanks so much for checking out our blog. I’m honored to be a member of this team of Amish writers.
I’m a brand new writer, and my first novel, A Gift of Grace, is the first in the six-book Kauffman Amish Bakery Series, debuting from Zondervan in May. Before I tell you about my book, let me tell you a little bit about myself.
Although I’m grew up a Jersey Girl, I now live in North Carolina with two sons, one husband, and three spoiled-rotten cats. I hold down a 7 a.m to 4 p.m. job, but my passion is writing.
As I mentioned above, my first novel will hit bookstore shelves in May. However, I have one last Advance Reader Copy I’d like to give away as a sneak peek. Please leave a comment here, and I’ll pick a prizewinner next Sunday. I just ask that in return for the book, you post a review on Christianbooks.com and any other bookstore website you choose.
Here’s a synopsis of A Gift of Grace:
The Kauffman Amish Bakery Series centers on the fictional Older Amish Kauffman family, who live in Lancaster County, PA. In book one, A Gift of Grace, Rebecca Kauffman's tranquil Old Order Amish life is transformed when she suddenly has custody of her two teenage nieces after her "English" sister and brother-in-law are killed in an automobile accident. Instant motherhood, after years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive a child of her own, is both a joy and a heartache. Rebecca struggles to give the teenage girls the guidance they need as well as fulfill her duties to Daniel as an Amish wife.
Rebellious Jessica is resistant to Amish ways and constantly in trouble with the community. Younger sister Lindsay is caught in the middle, and the strain between Rebecca and Daniel mounts as Jessica's rebellion escalates. Instead of the beautiful family life she dreamed of creating for her nieces, Rebecca feels as if her world is being torn apart by two different cultures, leaving her to question her place in the Amish community, her marriage, and her faith in God.
I’m a brand new writer, and my first novel, A Gift of Grace, is the first in the six-book Kauffman Amish Bakery Series, debuting from Zondervan in May. Before I tell you about my book, let me tell you a little bit about myself.
Although I’m grew up a Jersey Girl, I now live in North Carolina with two sons, one husband, and three spoiled-rotten cats. I hold down a 7 a.m to 4 p.m. job, but my passion is writing.
As I mentioned above, my first novel will hit bookstore shelves in May. However, I have one last Advance Reader Copy I’d like to give away as a sneak peek. Please leave a comment here, and I’ll pick a prizewinner next Sunday. I just ask that in return for the book, you post a review on Christianbooks.com and any other bookstore website you choose.
Here’s a synopsis of A Gift of Grace:
The Kauffman Amish Bakery Series centers on the fictional Older Amish Kauffman family, who live in Lancaster County, PA. In book one, A Gift of Grace, Rebecca Kauffman's tranquil Old Order Amish life is transformed when she suddenly has custody of her two teenage nieces after her "English" sister and brother-in-law are killed in an automobile accident. Instant motherhood, after years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive a child of her own, is both a joy and a heartache. Rebecca struggles to give the teenage girls the guidance they need as well as fulfill her duties to Daniel as an Amish wife.
Rebellious Jessica is resistant to Amish ways and constantly in trouble with the community. Younger sister Lindsay is caught in the middle, and the strain between Rebecca and Daniel mounts as Jessica's rebellion escalates. Instead of the beautiful family life she dreamed of creating for her nieces, Rebecca feels as if her world is being torn apart by two different cultures, leaving her to question her place in the Amish community, her marriage, and her faith in God.
I just love all the Amish books, and yours really sounds GREAT and would love to read it. I can't wait to see if I win.
Thanks,
Debbie
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I would love to read your book and if you like, when it comes out I will review it for you on my blog and anywhere else you would like.
Blessings,
Mary
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I am looking forward to your new series Kaufman Bakery. I have been reading other Amish books, and congratulate all the writers on giving us books that we can enjoy and do not insult our intelligence with bad words and silly plots. Thank you
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Amy, I really love reading the Amish stories. I am so excited to have another author to add to my list. I can't wait to give your a book a read. You must be really excited to be having your book coming out in May. Best of luck to you, you will hear from me again in May when i get finished reading it!!!!
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I am an Amish novel "junky". I read every Amish book that comes along. I am so happy that there is another writer to add to my list and am eagerly awaiting the publishing of your book. It sounds like it will be a great series. God bless you!
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Hi Amy, I can hardly wait to read your new book. It sounds wonderful! I read ever Amish story I can find. I am of Brethren In Chist background and have a special place in my heart for the Amish faith.
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I'm looking so forward to reading your book. You said there will be 6 books in this series, do you know yet when each one will be published? Hope it's not too long between books! LOL! NOT that I'm rushing you or anything! LOL! Anyway, hope you draw my name, I would LOVE to review the book!
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I would love to read your book. I love Amish stories. Also, not to influence you, but my dd and sil have an Amish market near Nashville, TN so if you ever do a signing tour you might want to include it.
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a Gift of Grace , has already caught my interest.I can hardly wait to start this series. I send you my good wishes and prayers
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So happy to have another author writing about the Amish.
I never seem to get enough.
Thanks
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I am so excited about this new series of books. I love Amish books and can't get enough of them. I am so looking forward to checking out 'the new girl'and her writing.
Hurry up May!
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Amy, Your first book sounds like it will be very good. I love reading anything amish and have read many amish novels over the last few years. I'm always looking for more to read and I'm always looking for new authors.
Can't wait for May. Best of luck to you in your new venture.
Kathy
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Hello Amy, it is very nice that you are a part of this group. I wish a group like this was around sooner. I would like to say I have a idea what of what Rebecca is going through. Not so much the fact of taking in my sisters girls but I get caught up in dilemmas with my own two girls that takes a toll on them, myself and my family.
Blessings, CarolG
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I am thrilled everytime a new author of Amish novels appears. And I'm eager to check out this website. Can't wait to read your book.
Frances Devine
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Hi, Amy A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND BEING A NEW WRITER. YOU KMOW I SURE WOULD LIKE TO WRITE A BOOK SOME DAY. IT WOULD BE NICE. I REALLY ENJOY AND LOVE TO READ ALL OF THE BOOKS ABOUT AND OF THE AMISH AND THEIR CULTURES. WE HAVE A SMALL COMMUNITY OF AMISH NEAR WHEERE I LIVE IN MICHIGAN. IT IN THE COMMUNITY OF MIO, MI. THEY ARE SOME VERY NICE PEOPLE THERE AND THEY DO HAVE A FEW AMISH STORES IN AND AROUND MIO. WE HAD A YOUNG AMISH MAN AT OUR NURSING HOME AT ONE TIME AND HIS FAMILY WERE THE NICEST PEOPLE. I AM SO LOOKING FORWAED TO BUYING AND READING YOUR FIRST NOVEL OF THE SERIES ALONG WITH THE OTHER ONES YOU ARE GOING TO PUBLISH.
ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SAY TO THE OTHER TWO AUTHORS I AM ANXIOUS TO READ THEIR NOVELS ALSO AND WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATUALE THEM TOO.
THANK YOU FOR SUCH GOOD READING.
HAVE A GOOD DAY.
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I would love to read your advance reader copy of you novel and post reviews for you. I hope I win! Thank you.
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This sounds like such an interesting series and would love to get entered in drawing.
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I have already added your book to the wish list at CBD and am wait patiently for it's arrival. I have read your blog and I'm finding that the summary of the book is leading to a very interesting read. I would be pleased as punch if you chose me as a winner of your advance reader copy. I would love to post my review on CBD website if given the chance.
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I've always enjoyed Amish fiction and am glad to see new voices in this genre. It would be an honor to read and review A Gift of Grace. Best wishes in your writing career, Amy.
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