First Reviews of A Time to Love
The first endorsement reviews of A Time to Love came in this week from two wonderful fellow authors.
On Monday, Beth Wiseman wrote in this blog about the book. and I so appreciated her taking the time out of an incredibly busy schedule to read the book and say such nice things about it. You can read her blog by scrolling back a few days on the site.
Then Sandra Bricker also sent me her thoughts on the book and I wanted to share them with you. Just last week my blog was called, "Let's Have a Cup of Tea." I'd already gotten Sandie's endorsement review of the book and I meant to put it in my blog because it was the perfect place for it in that entry about the Scripture Tea. I think her mention of tea in the endorsement and my seeing the Scripture Tea in Cracker Barrel a few days later gave me the idea for the blog. But I'd just finished a really good day of writing and did too much with that and a doctor visit and errands so by the time I wrote the blog I had few brain cells left!
Here's what Sandie sent me after she read the book:
"Barbara Cameron's A Time to Love is a captivating, poignant and delightful story. Cameron weaves a masterful character portrayal in Jenny King, an injured war correspondent whose physical and emotional baggage from the outside world meets its match within a small Amish community. The writing is fresh, the setting is realistic, and the revelations are universal. If you think Amish stories aren't your cup of tea, think again and pick up this book!"
Sandie is the award-winning author of wonderful, laugh-out-loud romantic fiction including The Big 5-Oh! and this fall's Always the Baker, Never the Bride. A third title, Love Finds You in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, will be out in October. I've read a number of Sandie's books including The Big 5-Oh! (funny and heartwarming) but I have to say my personal favorite is Always the Baker, Never the Bride. I love weddings -- I've helped planning quite a number and was even asked to write The Everything Weddings on a Budget book so I loved the setting and the cast of characters in Always. I wasn't sure if Sandie would like A Time to Love because I didn't know if she read Amish stories. When she sent the endorsement she admitted that they weren't usually her cup of tea but had been surprised to discover she liked my story.
So, I'm so happy to see these first reviews and thank you Beth and Sandie!
On the subject of tea, the winner of last week's contest for a box of Scripture Tea is Connie Elrod. Hope you enjoy the tea, Connie!
Oh, and one more note: my marketing person is sending me a few more Advance Reading Copies of A Time to Love. So be sure to enter a comment here on the site telling me why YOU like Amish stories for a chance to win a copy of A Time to Love!
Blessings,
Barbara
On Monday, Beth Wiseman wrote in this blog about the book. and I so appreciated her taking the time out of an incredibly busy schedule to read the book and say such nice things about it. You can read her blog by scrolling back a few days on the site.
Then Sandra Bricker also sent me her thoughts on the book and I wanted to share them with you. Just last week my blog was called, "Let's Have a Cup of Tea." I'd already gotten Sandie's endorsement review of the book and I meant to put it in my blog because it was the perfect place for it in that entry about the Scripture Tea. I think her mention of tea in the endorsement and my seeing the Scripture Tea in Cracker Barrel a few days later gave me the idea for the blog. But I'd just finished a really good day of writing and did too much with that and a doctor visit and errands so by the time I wrote the blog I had few brain cells left!
Here's what Sandie sent me after she read the book:
"Barbara Cameron's A Time to Love is a captivating, poignant and delightful story. Cameron weaves a masterful character portrayal in Jenny King, an injured war correspondent whose physical and emotional baggage from the outside world meets its match within a small Amish community. The writing is fresh, the setting is realistic, and the revelations are universal. If you think Amish stories aren't your cup of tea, think again and pick up this book!"
Sandie is the award-winning author of wonderful, laugh-out-loud romantic fiction including The Big 5-Oh! and this fall's Always the Baker, Never the Bride. A third title, Love Finds You in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, will be out in October. I've read a number of Sandie's books including The Big 5-Oh! (funny and heartwarming) but I have to say my personal favorite is Always the Baker, Never the Bride. I love weddings -- I've helped planning quite a number and was even asked to write The Everything Weddings on a Budget book so I loved the setting and the cast of characters in Always. I wasn't sure if Sandie would like A Time to Love because I didn't know if she read Amish stories. When she sent the endorsement she admitted that they weren't usually her cup of tea but had been surprised to discover she liked my story.
So, I'm so happy to see these first reviews and thank you Beth and Sandie!
On the subject of tea, the winner of last week's contest for a box of Scripture Tea is Connie Elrod. Hope you enjoy the tea, Connie!
Oh, and one more note: my marketing person is sending me a few more Advance Reading Copies of A Time to Love. So be sure to enter a comment here on the site telling me why YOU like Amish stories for a chance to win a copy of A Time to Love!
Blessings,
Barbara
Posted by Barbara Cameron at 7/9/2010 12:29 AM 
Categories: Quilts of Lancaster County series, A Time to Love
Tags: Amish fiction Abingdon Press
Categories: Quilts of Lancaster County series, A Time to Love
Tags: Amish fiction Abingdon Press
I love reading Amish novels because they are so wholesome, I don't have to worry about foul language or compromised positions. Very Thankful for this genre!
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Lovely reviews! I like the idea of getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life to a simpler way of living in an Amish story.
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Barbara, I just dearly love all these wonderful Amish books that all of you are writing, I just start reading and it takes me far, far away, like I don't have a care in the world and I am in the Amish story! Just dearly love these books and the really neat thing is I have 3 generations reading them, Me, Mom and my Grandma! So we all share with each other! Have a wonderful day!
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First of all, congratulations to the winner of the Scripture Tea!!I am sure it will be enjoyed.
I love Amish fiction for many reasons-it portrays peacefulness and faith that many of us need to have, the books always show us that the Amish are not free from problems and trials, however deal with them so much than I myself do!! I read EVERY Amish fiction book that I can get my hands on- Of course,I have my favorite authors- and you ladies know who you are!!So.. I would love to win A Time to Love!
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I just love reading about the Amish and the books are so wonderful and can't wait to read more and finding more and more authors I enjoy. Keep up the good work.. Their lives are so interesting and they seem to enjoy life even more than we who seem to have everything.
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I love reading Amish stories because I'm going through a hard time in my life right now & when I read the stories, it takes me to a better place where I can enjoy their company & their food,( i make alot of amish food)I have never won anything so that would make my day if i were to win something. thank you.
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I'm so looking forward to reading your new book! Sounds wonderful!
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I love the Amish stories because while I am reading them, they seem to take you back -- to being part of the story. To a simpler life, peace and contentment. I love all the Amish writers and always look forward to the next books coming out! God bless!
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Hmmm... the reason why I love Amish stories? I've found that the Amish are very captivating people, and reading about them and getting a glimpse into their lives is always very interesting.
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I love Amish stories because I like the quiet purity of their lives, and I love their total surrender to God's will.
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I travel to Bird-In-Hand and that area frequently to shop for quilting material and all the wonderful fruits and vegetables the Amish produce.I find the area peaceful and admire the beauty of the Amish farms. I read every Amish book I have access to and enjoy them all.Thank you for your wonderful books.
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I love to read Amish books because it makes me appreciate the important things of life. Sometimes, I wish that I could be Amish just to slow down and enjoy God, family, and nature! I would love to win a copy of this book. Tonya
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I absolutely love reading Amish fiction. I find the stories fresh and inspirational. I always feel like I am part of the stories written about. Once I start reading , I find it difficult to put the book down. It seldom takes me a week to complete a book.
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I sent you a comment, but I am unsure if you have received it. I wanted to express how much I love reading Amish stories. I feel God's presence when I read these stories. I find each story refreshing, motivating and incredibly motivating. The feeling is just so hard to express or explain. I feel like I am actually part of the story and I always feel a special connection with the main characters . Once I start reading a story I find it difficult to put the book down.
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It has been a while since I have read anything by Barbara Cameron. I really enjoy her writing and it would be an honor to be able to be among the first to read her newest novel "A Time to Love".
After reading Linda Castillo's "Sworn To Silence", I need a tender, loving, heartfelt romance novel. Linda's novel was excellent but I want to go from thrills and chills to warm and fuzzy.
Thank you, Martha Staton
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I like Amish stories because they take me out of my every day, electronics ridden life. I feel more peaceful after stepping into their world for a little while.
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Barbara,
Excited to read your new novel - A Time To Love. I enjoy reading all Amish/Mennonite stories because they transport me to a different place. I always feel at peace when reading one of these novels. We travel to Lancaster, PA from Massachusetts in May and September each year for the peace and tranquility this area of the country offers.
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I would love to review your book "Time To Love". I read all the comments and it seems to be an awesome book and one I would throughly enjoy.. O f course I dont think any of you authors would write a bad book, I have everyone of the Amish books you and your friends of Amish Hearts wrote and I cherish all of them, So please enter me in your contest.
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Goodness, how do I put into words why I like reading the Amish fiction? First, I guess, is because I love the Amish people. I love their work ethic, their devotion to their faith, the importance they put on family and I love the peace I always find in every book I read!
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WHY DO I READ AMISH STORIES? BECAUSE WHEN I READ ONE I STEP AWAY FROM THE STRESS OF MY DAY. AND I ALWAYS GET A LIFT SPIRITUALLY.
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i love Amish novels for the pureness of love, the family values, its the way of life was when i was growing up, the neighborhood watching out for each other, helping each other,simple and pure
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Barbara,
I live in south Mississippi and it is such a blessing to read the heart-warming stories of the Amish. I love reading about the snow and cold weather... which we seldom experience. You make everything "come alive" when you describe the Amish country. I love the uncomplicated life of the Amish. I think we all would do well to take some lessons from them in simplifying our lives. I highly respect their Christian values and the fact that the parents instill these values in their children at an early age. It is hard to specify exactly what I like most about Amish stories...I like everything! They touch and bless my heart and I hope you continue to write these wonderful Amish stories. May God richly bless you as you continue to write. Betty
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Betty, I think you are very blessed to not have to experience snow and cold weather!
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I love reading all types of Christian Fiction, including Amish Fiction. There are so many things about the Amish lifestyle that I would love to have more of in my life - their devotion to God, knowledge of the scriptures, community & family support, simpler lifestyle and most of all - their beautiful quilts
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We all start with I love amish stories, I'm no different, You guys are so lucky to live in the USA. Here in Australia only a few of us know of and read about the wonderful way the Amish people live and their believes I am blessed to have found this site (Amish Hearts) and look foward to more and more books from you all. Thank you so much for all your inspirations
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I have to say Amish books are my favorite. They are just wonderful. Once I pick one up I don't want to set it down til I've finished it. Needless to say little house work gets done when I have an Amish romance book in my hand.
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I think I like Amish fiction because the Amish life style is so totally unique and different from ours. And I'm fascinated how they can use customs from hundreds of years ago. Although I do find that even the Amish are embracing the modern world more than they used to. I have read Amish fiction books where the Amish (living in modern times) felt indoor plumbing was worldly. I am re-reading No Strange Fire, which is an excellent novel full of details of the Amish life.
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I have been interested in the Amish for decades, but I never realized there was such a thing as Amish fiction until several years ago when I saw Beverly Lewis' first book. Well, I bought it, read it (not realizing it was book 1 in a series)and could not wait for the next book. Since then I have found so many other Amish authors and just love them all.
The reason I enjoy all the books is because when I read I want to have a good story and not have to worry about reading smutty sex scenes or violence. I am so glad that I found Amish and Christian fiction authors!!!
Congrats to Connie for winning the tea. Hope she enjoys along with a good book.
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I love Amish and Christian Fiction authors because they uplift and encourage me. I also like to review them on about 8 sites and then pass them on to others to be blessed. I have recently begun to put them in the jail to get the gospel to the women there.
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Why do I like Amish fiction? Well, I have always had a keen interest in the Amish culture, which is why I picked up my 1st Amish fiction book. However after reading that 1st one I was hooked because I felt a spiritual pull and just felt that I needed more and couldn't get enough. I agree that they are wonderful stories, clean and romantic, where you can get away from the craziness and hectic life, but the inspiration that they give me is special. I have definitely found myself feeling better spiritually because of reading these wonderful books.
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Good Morning Barbara, I love reading all of the Amish Fiction because they just make me feel so close to the Lord, and they just seem so peaceful and so happy with life, they are definitely hard workers and they don't ever complain about it. I would love to win a copy of your book.
Gods Blessings to you and yours
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