I recently discovered this old photo of my dad and me and I treasure it. The date on the back says December 15, 1952. I was one month shy of turning two-years-old. That’s my mom on the couch beside us wearing her bobby socks and Keds. Dad is dressed in his work clothes, so he […]
When I was a child, the only thing I knew to do with dandelions was blow on the little puffballs and watch the seeds float off into the wind. As an adult, I heard rumors that some people ate dandelion greens, but I didn’t know anyone who did. A few years ago I went to […]
Joyanne and her husband had traveled all over the country before settling in Holmes County, Ohio. Soon, they began driving a van for the Amish and became close friends with several Old Order families. One night as we were discussing our mutual respect for the Plain community, Joyanne said, “I am convinced that Amish children […]
More Than Happy: The Wisdom of Amish Parenting came about because of a conversation I was having with my editor. I had mentioned to her that I thought the Amish children I knew were among the happiest and most contented children I had ever seen. My editor, a New York City mother who was pregnant […]
It is my favorite time of year again. September! The Swiss Festival in Sugarcreek, Ohio is happening this weekend (September 26-27) and I intend to be there on Saturday from 6 to 8 pm, signing books at the Gospel Shop at 112 Main Street. At 8 p.m. if the weather holds, there will be a […]
As most of you know, I write novels about the Amish. At the beginning of my career, I visited Abram and Leah’s Old Order Amish home for dinner. Abram is an extraordinarily spiritual man who speaks openly about God and grace. He is also an extremely social person and seemed delighted to have company. The […]
Hey everyone! This Sunday (June 1st) is the premiere of the movie adaptation of Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio! We’re really excited and just wanted to remind everyone! UPTV @ 7:00 pm EST and throughout the rest of the week. We’re also having two viewing parties during the premiere. One will be online (sorry […]
Last Saturday evening, June 14, I watched hundreds of people enjoy an old-fashioned drive-in movie. The Village of Sugarcreek hired a company to construct a temporary drive-in theater in the same area where the Swiss Festival is conducted each year. I didn’t even know there were companies that did such a thing, but it turned out […]
I am a spoiled brat. It’s true. This is how I know: Our church is having home groups the next four Sunday nights this month and my husband–the preacher–has been having a little difficulty getting enough homes to host everyone. lancel pas cher Therefore he and I are hosting a group– yet again–even though it […]
I recently stepped outside my historical and Amish genres and did something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I wrote a real nail-biter of a romantic suspense. My heroine, nike tn noir Erin Ramsey, nike air max pas cher is a mild-mannered high school English teacher until her family comes under attack. Chaussure […]
Terry Cunningham, the director of Love Finds You In Sugarcreek, Ohio, just sent me a behind-the-scenes glimpse of working on the sound track for the movie. The shot in front of them is of Bertha (Kelly McGillis) telling Officer Rachel (Sarah Lancaster) that they will not compromise when it comes to doing God’s will. At this point, […]
<a title="Front cover of Fearless Hope by Serena B. Fjallraven Kanken Rugzak Miller” href=”http://images.serenabmiller.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Fearless_Hope_200dpi_Progressive.jpg” rel=”prettyPhoto”>When best-selling crime writer Logan Parker travels with his fiancée on a trip to Amish Country in Holmes County, Ohio, he goes just to make her happy. While the trip isn’t exactly a romantic success—Logan is consumed by an old Amish […]