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June 19, 2017
Beth recommends: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
DISCLAIMER—This novel contains language and situations that some people might find offensive.
Grip-Lit has been around for a while. Books such as Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paul Hawkins have helped to catapult this genre into overdrive, as more and more readers latch onto these psychological thrillers. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware follows this trend, providing readers with a tight read filled with twists and turns that keep a reader on the edge of his or her seat.
What would you do if you were on a cruise and saw a body thrown overboard—but all of the passengers are accounted for? The Woman in Cabin 10 features a strong protagonist and has a satisfying ending. This was a page-turner for me.
Cover reveal for An Amish Heirloom
Beth is joining three other Amish authors for a new novella collection, An Amish Heirloom, coming in April 2018. Here’s a first look at the cover! Pre-order your copy for Kindle or paperback.
An Amish Heirloom
$15.99eBook: $8.99
Authors: Beth Wiseman, Kelly Irvin, Kathleen Fuller, Amy Clipston
Genre: Amish Fiction
Publication Year: April 10, 2018
Format: Novella collection
ASIN: B072TPMFT2
ISBN: 031035188X
Award-winning Amish authors come together with four novellas in this new collection.
About the Book
A Legacy of Love by Amy Clipston
Local volunteer fire fighter Leon King agrees to repair his ex-girlfriend Susie Bontrager’s grandparents’ antique rocking chairs for her future home with her fiance and is forced to acknowledge that his feelings for her have not quite gone away. As Susie spends time with Leon, she begins to recognize she is marrying the wrong man for all the wrong reasons.
The Cedar Chest by Beth Wiseman
Decades after inheriting her great grandmother’s cedar chest, Emma Fisher decides to pry it open only to discover a beautiful love story in the form of letters between her great grandparents. But as Emma immerses herself in their story, family secrets are revealed, and she must decide whether to share them to preserve family history or honor her great grandparents’ decision to leave them hidden.
The Treasured Book by Kathleen Fuller
For the past two years, Shane Broyles has felt God leading him to join the Amish. He’s staying with his friends Noah and Ivy Schlabach in Birch Creek, OH, where he is reunited with Lucy Fisher, an old friend of Noah’s family. Shane and Lucy have never revealed their feelings for each other, but when they stumble upon an antique Bible at a flea market, they feel drawn to each other and to the mystery of the contents found within.
The Midwife’s Dream by Kelly Irvin
Iris Beachy serves as a midwife in her district where she longs for a family of her own. When her friend’s brother Mahon Kurtz seeks her help in delivering the baby of two young teenagers who have sought refuge in their town, they begin to see each other in a different light. Unprepared for parenthood, the young couple leave their baby girl behind in an antique crib quilt resembling the one destined for Iris when she becomes a mother. Mahon and Iris come together to take care of the baby as they try to find her parents, and they begin to see new possibilities for their future.
About the Author
Beth Wiseman Award-winning, best-selling author Beth Wiseman is best known for her Amish novels, but her most recent novels, Need You Now and The House that Love Built, are contemporaries set in small Texas towns. Both have received glowing reviews. Beth's highly-anticipated novel, The Promise, is inspired by a true story.
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May 10, 2017
Beth recommends The Wonder by Emma Donaghue
The Wonder by Emma Donaghue is a haunting novel that historical fiction fans will love. Even though I’m not typically a fan of this genre, this book kept me up turning the pages until late in the night.
In the story, eleven-year-old Anna isn’t eating, and supposedly she hasn’t consumed anything but water for four months. Why is she still alive? Is she a saint, or is there something more sinister at work? Two nurses–a nun and a young widow–are brought in to watch the girl, to see if she eats, or if it’s true–that she is living on a few teaspoons of water per day.
A satisfying and surprise ending will leave this story on your mind for a long time. Donaghue is also the author of the contemporary thriller Room, which was made into a major motion picture.
May special: An Amish Home
Back by popular demand, here’s another special on signed copies of An Amish Home!
Grab your copy for only $5.99 while supplies last >>
An Amish Home
Authors: Beth Wiseman, Ruth Reid, Kathleen Fuller, Amy Clipston
Series: An Amish Home, Book 0
Genre: Amish Fiction
Publication Year: February 7, 2017
Length: Novella collection
ASIN: 0529118696
A novella collection of four Amish stories by Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Ruth Reid.
About the Book
A Cup Half Full by Beth WisemanSarah Lantz always dreamed of the perfect home, the perfect husband, the perfect family. When she married Abram, she knew she was on her way to securing her perfect life. All of that changes in one moment when an accident leaves her unable to walk and confined to a wheelchair, dashing all of her dreams. As Abram starts to transform their home, Sarah begins a transformation in her spirit, and she begins, once again, to see her cup as half full.
Home Sweet Home by Amy Clipston
Down on their luck and desperate after they are evicted from their small apartment, Chace and Mia O’Connor reluctantly take Chace’s Amish boss up on his offer to rent them the daadi haus located on his property. They are certain they will never feel at home in the rustic cabin without any modern conveniences, and they start to blame each other for their seemingly hopeless situation. But with the help of their new Amish friends, Chace and Mia begin to enjoy their cozy cabin and realize that home really is where the heart is.
Building Faith by Kathleen Fuller
Faith Miller knows that carpentry is an unlikely hobby for a young Amish woman, but she loves the work and it keeps the memory of her grandfather alive. So when her cousin asks Faith to build the cabinets in her new home, Faith is only too happy to take on the job, even if it is the most ambitious project she has ever taken on. The only catch is that she has to work with her ex-fiance, Silas. As they work to build Martha’s kitchen, can they put the past behind them and start to build faith in one another again?
A Flicker of Hope by Ruth Reid
Fifteen years ago, Thomas and Noreen King were blissful newlyweds. Young, naive, and in love, life was rosy . . . for a while. Then trials and tribulations rocked their foundation, shattering them emotionally, and soon, their marriage was in shards. All hope for restoring their previously unshakable union seems lost. When fire destroys their home, Thomas and Noreen are left to sift through the rubble. As uncovered items from the remains of the house shake loose memories of the past, Thomas and Noreen begin to draw closer and a flicker of hope—and love—is re-ignited.
About the Author
Beth Wiseman Award-winning, best-selling author Beth Wiseman is best known for her Amish novels, but her most recent novels, Need You Now and The House that Love Built, are contemporaries set in small Texas towns. Both have received glowing reviews. Beth's highly-anticipated novel, The Promise, is inspired by a true story.
Other Books in "An Amish Home"
A Cup Half Full
Home Sweet Home
A Flicker of Hope
Building FaithLook Inside
The Shell Collector’s Daughter
I’ve spent the last few weeks writing and editing my newest indie project, The Shell Collector’s Daughter. This book is the newest of my Surf’s Up novellas. It just released on May 5—grab your copy on Amazon!
Much of this novella was written either at a condo on Mustang Island or on a deck in central Texas overlooking a small private lake. I have found there is much truth in this article about “blue space.”
Check out my new Pinterest page created with inspirational scenes for The Shell Collector’s Daughter!
The Shell Collector’s Daughter
$6.99eBook: $2.99
Author: Beth Wiseman
Series: Surf's Up Novellas, Book 3
Genre: Contemporary/Women's Fiction
Publication Year: May 5, 2017
ASIN: B01NC22YE1
“People tell me that I’m special. I don’t see it that way. I’m just different.” - Carianna Marie Sparks
About the Book
Carianna isn’t like other twenty-six-year-old women. She’s never been on a date, never experienced the euphoria of a first kiss, and certainly never been in love. Can a man’s heart speak to hers in a way that she can understand? And if so, will any man believe that she sings with the angels and has tea with God? Will they see the star dust twinkling in her eyes or hear the secret whispers of the ocean in a sea shell?
Dominic is grieving the death of his mother, so he welcomes a job opportunity that takes him to a beach community near the Texas coast. But what begins as a distraction and change of scenery shifts into a healing journey filled with discovery. Amidst his heartache, Dominic finds love in a beautiful and unexpected way when he meets Carianna—the shell collector’s daughter.
But can Dominic convince Carianna’s father to lift his protective wings and allow Carianna to soar into the life that God meant for her? And will Carianna hear Dominic’s heart speaking to hers in a way that she understands?
About the Author
Beth Wiseman Award-winning, best-selling author Beth Wiseman is best known for her Amish novels, but her most recent novels, Need You Now and The House that Love Built, are contemporaries set in small Texas towns. Both have received glowing reviews. Beth's highly-anticipated novel, The Promise, is inspired by a true story.
Other Books in "Surf's Up Novellas"
A Tide Worth Turning + Message In A Bottle
A Tide Worth Turning
Message In A Bottle
Christmas by the SeaLook Inside
March 30, 2017
Blue
In March we asked if you could tell me the name of my male dog.
Our sweet boy, Blue, went to the Rainbow Bridge on Sunday, March 26th. I don’t have the words to say how much we will miss him.
Congratulations to Kerry and Karen for the correct answer. Please send your mailing address to me at author@bethwiseman.com to claim your prize.
Beth Recommends A Letter from Lancaster County by Kate Lloyd
A Letter from Lancaster County by Kate Lloyd is a touching story that explores the way relationships intertwine and the varying ways people interpret the same truths.
This book drew me in from the beginning, kept me guessing, and touched my heart—everything I want in a book.
This novel releases in July and is available for pre-order.
April showers bring…
…a special price on a signed copy of my brand new release, An Amish Home! Supply is limited—click here to grab your copy.
An Amish Home
Authors: Beth Wiseman, Ruth Reid, Kathleen Fuller, Amy Clipston
Series: An Amish Home, Book 0
Genre: Amish Fiction
A novella collection of four Amish stories by Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Ruth Reid. More info →
Sneak peek: The Cedar Chest
I’m working on a novella for an upcoming Amish collection to be titled An Amish Heirloom, no cover art to show yet. My story will be:
The Cedar Chest
Emma Fisher’s great grandmother left a cedar chest behind when she died. A cedar chest with the key broke off in the lock. Neither Emma’s grandmother nor her mother ever bothered to force the chest open. Decades later, Emma and her husband—Jonathan—are living in Emma’s family home, following the death of her mother. Emma is in the attic searching for a box of old books when she eyes the dusty chest in the corner.
Jonathan and Emma have settled into a comfortable life after marrying off the last of their four children. They have less demands on their time and look forward to traveling. Jonathan has sold his furniture business to his sons, which also affords them financial freedoms they’ve never had before.
As Emma and Jonathan prepare to slide into their golden years, Emma can’t stop thinking about the forgotten cedar chest in the attic, and she decides to pry it open. When she does, a beautiful love story unfolds via letters between her great grandparents—Elizabeth and Isaac Lapp.
But as Emma immerses herself in their story, family secrets are revealed, things her mother and grandmother never knew. Emma must decide whether or not to share her great grandmother’s secrets to preserve family history, or are some things best left alone?
Disclosure: As is always the case, these synopses tend to change as I write the story, but you are getting a raw look at the story before I write it. It’s due for publication in April, 2018.
March 1, 2017
A giveaway and a special offer
This month we have both a giveaway and a special offer!
I’ll give away a signed copy of An Amish Home to the first two readers who can tell me the name of my male dog. Leave your answer in the comments below for your chance to win!
And there’s a special price this month on signed copies of An Amish Miracle—only $5.99 while supplies last! Grab your copy here >>
