Another giveaway!
Hello from Summer-land,
I'm so envious of all the readers who responded to Kathy's blog about the weather showing that fall is in the air...it's still stifling here in Florida.
I've been so tired of holing up inside with the air conditioner on that I just got on the phone to my cousin in Pennsylvania, setting up dates and times to visit her and do research for my Amish books. I can't wait to see the changing colors of leaves and feel a cool breeze. And, of course, I can't wait to visit my Amish friends and have some wonderful food.
In the meantime, I'm going to make it a threesome and hold a contest to give away a copy of An Amish Christmas this week. Thanks to our AmishHearts.com readers, the book made it to the CBD bestseller list and people have been letting me know they're seeing in the bookstores.
So, write and tell me how YOU get through the worst of a season that's difficult (for us in Florida, it's the end of summer...for those up north, it's the blizzards of winter) and I'll put your name in for the contest to win a copy of An Amish Christmas.
Good luck!
'Til next week!
Barbara
I'm so envious of all the readers who responded to Kathy's blog about the weather showing that fall is in the air...it's still stifling here in Florida.
I've been so tired of holing up inside with the air conditioner on that I just got on the phone to my cousin in Pennsylvania, setting up dates and times to visit her and do research for my Amish books. I can't wait to see the changing colors of leaves and feel a cool breeze. And, of course, I can't wait to visit my Amish friends and have some wonderful food.
In the meantime, I'm going to make it a threesome and hold a contest to give away a copy of An Amish Christmas this week. Thanks to our AmishHearts.com readers, the book made it to the CBD bestseller list and people have been letting me know they're seeing in the bookstores.
So, write and tell me how YOU get through the worst of a season that's difficult (for us in Florida, it's the end of summer...for those up north, it's the blizzards of winter) and I'll put your name in for the contest to win a copy of An Amish Christmas.
Good luck!
'Til next week!
Barbara
Posted by Barbara Cameron at 9/24/2009 3:53 PM 
Categories: An Amish Christmas, Barbara Cameron
Tags: Amish novellas Amish Christmas
Categories: An Amish Christmas, Barbara Cameron
Tags: Amish novellas Amish Christmas
When I was healthy, I would cross-country ski during the winter months, except sub-zero temps. Skiing helped me love the winter months. Then I'd curl up with a book and hot chocolate. Now I hole up and read, because of back issues. But I still love winter!
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OH, would I love to win An Amish Christmas! Just came back from Paradise, PA,- our weekly relaxation holiday- but I couldn't find any bookstore that had that book in stock- so I just bought 12 others!! Makes sense?? Your new one, plus Beth Wiseman's were among them!! I have to get through severe winter weather in Ontario, but this is a time for my hobbies and reflection. I read, scrapbook, knit, paint and now, my newest pastime- quilt! When doing these, I can be thankful that my family and I are healthy and are able to enjoy the wonderful life God has given to us. It might be bad outdoors, but in your heart, we can always be thankful- I am not always successful, but I try.
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I love fall, but on cold winter nights we sit by the fire and play board games, not the ones on T.V. old fashion games! the kids love it and we get to all be together and have fun.
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Barbara, I live in northeast Kansas and our winters can be nice and mild one week and the next the worst ice storm you'll ever want to see, so it's always a surpise to what we'll wake up to . But I kind of like that change ; the weather here keeps us paying attention, kind of like life. God Bless have a great weekend!!!
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Here in TX the summer can be brutal! At some point this summer we had twenty-some days in a row of triple-digit heat. When it's that bad all you can do is stay indoors because even if you have a pool (which we don't), it's just too dern hot to be out!
I love Beth and would love to be entered for the giveaway!
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It's hard to get through the winter months here just because it's so dreary outside and I have a very energetic son who needs to run off energy every day. The winter here is unpredictable; one day it'll be cold & rainy, another it might be chilly and sunny. We hardly get snow, but I'm hoping we do this year so we can have some snow days.
Thanks for entering me in this giveaway.
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I live in Michigan so we get our share of Snow but we just go with the flow and do what we have to do.. I still go to work and whereever I need too as I have lived here all my life.. I'd rather be in warm weather though as I love it.... Happy Day...
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I am so looking forward to reading your books. I think my daughter has her first copy of your book now. She was telling me to hurry up and finish what I am reading so I can read that one. You girls surely keep us busy! Thanks,
Jude
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I hate winter. I only go out when I have to. I spend my time, cooking sewing and reading. I count the days until spring.
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I live in IL and weather here has its humidity and hot days but we actually haven't had too bad of a summer. I love to walk and when weather is humid the only place to walk is in an air conditioned building and since I don't drive I do not like going out in humidity to catch a bus but my friend and I try to walk at least once in early morning or late evening. The leaves are already changing and falling from trees here. I visited Naples, Florida the week of August 29th and weather was actually pretty decent there except for first 2 days I was there. The week I came home my sister said it was raining and hot and humid.
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I live in Ohio. Our weather is can be unpredictable. I don't like winter, except for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day! Then it could go away! I hate driving when there is ice. So, I survive winter by shopping as needed and taking my daughter to and from school. I don't do much else outside if I don't have to! I read my adored Amish fiction books! Blessings, CarolG
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The worst is summer here in Texas. Lately we have taken refuge from the heat at my brother's pool. Nothing like a cool dip in the pool, and my son can't get enough of his Uncle's pool. He has asked more than once if he can move in with his uncle.
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For me Summer is the worst! It is so terribly hot where I live. To survive, I stay indoors with the air conditioner.
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this book!
Blessings,
Michelle
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How I get through the worst of a season. Here in the Ozarks we have two bad seasons - the rains that creeks run over their banks and the ice and snow in winter that shuts us in for days unable to leave our houses. We stock up with food whenever we know snow is coming because it may be several days before we can get out. Even jobs close down - except my husband's as he is a Deputy. He has to get out in 4 wheel drive. But when creeks are over their banks, even he is stuck.
Please enter me to win.
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I live in Western Michigan so we have cold & wintry winters! I survive by volunteering at church and the public library, reading, working jigsaw & crossword puzzles, and loving my retired,minister husband of 52 years!
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I get through the NC heat and humidity by staying indoors most of the time unless it's late afternoon or early morning and then I love being outside when it's otherwise blistering out.
I have Stage IV lung cancer but do what I can with each day God gives me. Thank you from Denise in NC
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I live in Missouri so not really north or south but right in the middle. I would have to say I hate the end of summer when it gets really hot. I usually stay indoors as much as possible then!
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Shoveling lots of snow that gets,(sometimes) waist deep.... Hot Chocolate and cookies are always good for warming up a body.. Putting extra Quilts and Blankets on the bed...
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Barbara,
Here in Arkansas we are seeing some leaves change, but we still have humid and warm days. Still have to have the A/C on during the day, but get to have the windows open at night.
During the summer when we have 100 degree and very humid days my health will not allow me outside, so I read from all of you, my favorite authors as I love to read about the Amish. I also do hand embroidery such as baby blankets, kitchen towels, bibs, etc. And I pray a lot hoping that others will not be harmed by the weather, as we have loss of life every year due to the heat and people not taking care because of it. But I thought Florida was warm year around except when the hurricanes come.
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I bought An Amish Christmas last weekend and I read it this week, mostly while sitting at doctors appointments in waiting rooms. What a GREAT book. I laughed and I cried. Very heart warming. As far as the change of seasons, here in NJ it is great. We get the warm days and cool nights that are perfect. The worst though is January and February dealing with the cold. I like to curl up with my magical blanket and read a good book to keep me warm inside and out. Your books will do that because they are well written but the scripture in them warm the heart also. As I've stated before in my responses, keep the books coming and we'll keep reading.
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You girls are just wonderful in sharing your talent of writing with everyone. Thank you so much,
Bobbe'
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Would love to win the book. I love reading about the Amish. We have a settlement up northeast about 60-80 mi away. In our area, I guess the winter is the worst, for me anyway. I am a shut-in pretty much and only go out when I go to a doc appointment. I always worry about getting enough groceries in to tide me over. My daughter lives right behind me but I can't see asking her to go out when there is so much ice. Money is scarce but I try to get things that will not ruin or that I can freeze to help it keep. In Mo., ice is not ur friend! Especially black ice. Hope we all have a safe yr, no matter what the season!!
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The best way to endure through the rough weather is...to eat!! The weather here in the southern-most part of Indiana has actually remained warm. Slight color changes are only beginning to appear and little leaf droppage as yet. However little the change-over to fall, my husband has already made a pumpkin pie!
More coffee, Chile, warm comfort foods and heavier meals is what will be soothing our shivers come cold weather!
Glad you are offering a chance to win An Amish Christmas. Christmas cards and decor are filling a few stores already, so I'm stirring for your new seasonal novel of my favorite people...the Amish!
Barbara, would you please enter me in the drawing? Thanks!
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I got through the worst of season which would be the winters in NY State by making sure I have plenty of books and yarn to crochet.
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The toughest season is summer in Alabama. The humidity is almost unbearable it times. As long as you have a good book, an air conditioner and a glass to sweet tea, you'll survive.
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To get through the stifling hot central FL summers, I stay inside in the A/C during the afternoons, try to go swimming when I can find a friend with a pool, and eat lots of strawberry lemonade slushes at Sonic Drive-In.
Would love to win a copy of An Amish Christmas. I start reading Christmas books in October to get me through the last of the summer heat.
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For me it is reading a good book and going out playing in the snow with my grandson then coming in house and having hot cocoa. that just makes my day.
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Our winters don't last that long, but we do have periods of very cold weather. We have a wood-burning stove in our den, which my husband keeps loaded with logs from trees he has cut. There's nothing nicer than sitting in front of this fire in my lazyboy recliner with a good book.
I'm ready to start reading Christmas books right now. I'm glad An Amish Christmas is doing so well and would love to win a copy.
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For me the worst part of a season is the dead middle of summer here on the east coast south area. I keep my AC running cold enough to freeze meat! And I STAY INSIDE!!!
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My favorite time of the year is September through December. I make sure that there are plenty of soup and bread making supplies on hand. Lots of books, blankets, candles and cozy cats for extra warmth. Herbal teas, flavored coffes, chocolate and other goodies. Music, movies and good times shared with family and friends. Thankfulness for the many blessings in my life. The reason for the season, the birth of Jesus Christ!
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On cold or rainy day I like to put something aromatic in the oven for dinner or soup on the stovetop. Then in the quiet of the afternoon, before the kids come home from school, a great book, a good cup of hot chocolate, and a soft blanket. It relaxes me and gets me ready for an evening of sports practices and homework. I would love to win a copy of the book. I can almost feel the nip in the air and can't wait to read the Christmas stories and relax.
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Nothing like a cool breeze, and a good Amish book and a cold drink to make for a perfect time.
Would love to win your book.
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I could almost become envious of that hot weather today. It is about 58 degrees, chilly and damp. I had to turn the heat on in the house.
A cup of hot chocolate and a good book when I get off the computer will help a lot toward making me feel better.
So . . . since it will be a long winter, winning a copy of "An Amish Christmas" would help a lot to make the beginning of winter easier to take.
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I live in the Phoenix area and to get through the summer with 100+ degree weather I stay inside and read and drink my iced tea.
Looking forward to reading the book
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Winter is my worst season of the year. But when we have snow here in IL., my daughter, her boyfriend and my nephews love to go sledding. Having them spend the day playing in the snow is our way of having fun in the snow.
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The worst season for me is summer,I just can't seem to tolerate the heat and humidity.The way I beat the heat is to curl up in an air conditioned room with a good book (especially ones about Christmas).My favorite seasons are fall and winter.I would just love to win a copy of An Amish Christmas.Thanks
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I live in Pennsylvania.Summer and winter can be hard for me. I have asthma and the humidity and the very cold do me in. My books and tea are how I get through it all. Since I work at Wegmans often I am with people all day or night depending on my shift. I love coming home to a hot cup of tea and my book... Yes even in the summer time I drink hot tea because it helps my breathing.
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Hi,
I have survived my most difficult seasons of life with crocheting projects, and focusing on the fact that God has me in a specific time and place for His specific reasons.
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Although snow storms can be difficult here in NE Ohio I do love watching the snow. One time it snowed so hard you could actually hear it falling. When the weather turns bad I stay inside and catch up on my scrapbooking.
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The book sounds great! Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I love the colors and the leaves scrunching under your feet as you walk. And when you "hope" no other adults are looking, you can run and jump in them. =) I think I deal with the toughest parts of a season by imagining my favorite parts. For example: When I might be sick to death of winter and the snow and cold, I imagine the first snowfall when my daughter and I run outside to catch snowflakes on our tongues. I think about how much I love to watch huge snowflakes fall gently to the ground. Or how cool it is to have a white Christmas. It doesn't always erase the feeling of being tired of the weather situation I'm in...but at least it brings to mind the seasons and the unique beauty that each one brings. It helps me to feel more grateful and reminds me that where I live -- I can't have one without the others.
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