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Amy Lillard

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I'm a wife, mother, and bona fide Southern belle. Published author, expert corn bread maker, and Squirrel Princess.

I live in Tulsa, though I was born in Mississippi. I moved to the Sooner State when I was seventeen and met my soul mate and best friend not long after. I've retained a little of my Mississippi accent though most people think I'm from Texas. (?) Rob and I have been married for over twenty years and have a son--a mom proclaimed prodigy, of course!

I love homemade tacos, nail polish, and romance novels--not necessarily in that order. I'm a big fan of country music, a staunch proponent of saving the Oxford comma, and I'm shamefully obsessed with all things Harry Potter.

I believe that God is love. I guess that's why I adore romances
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Amy Lillard Honestly, it was a suggestion from my agent. I was a little skeptical at the beginning, but I'm glad I followed through. I've really enjoyed taking tr…moreHonestly, it was a suggestion from my agent. I was a little skeptical at the beginning, but I'm glad I followed through. I've really enjoyed taking traditional romance stories and setting them with Amish characters. It's been a pleasure and a blessing. (less)
Amy Lillard Each story has its own dictated amount of research. Southern Hospitality required a lot more research into police procedural and court behaviors than …moreEach story has its own dictated amount of research. Southern Hospitality required a lot more research into police procedural and court behaviors than it appears on the surface. The book I'm working on now features a prominent Mennonite character. I've had to do a lot of research to uncover the more subtle differences between the Mennonites and the Amish. I also do a lot of research as I go along. As a former history major, I can get lost in all the books and websites and everything available to me to use for research. Sometimes it's better to start he story and then stop when necessary.(less)
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Why is change so hard?

“The only thing constant in life is change.” — Francois de la Rochefoucauld (circa 1660-70)

I recently bought new sheets. Again. Which means I have been trying to buy sheets for years, but I can’t find any I like as much as I like my old ones. I’ll pause here and tell you that my “old ones” are OLD. (Yes, I really meant to triple emphasize this.) They are ancient. So prehistoric that I can’t read t

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Frances Cavallo Thanks so much for being my friend! You are an awesome writer and author! I look forward to reading your books/and books that you have read...all the time! Have a wonderful, Blessed Day too!


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Tom Blubaugh Hi Amy,

Thanks for joining my circle of friends.

Blessings,

Tom


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Amy Lillard Glad we connected. :)


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Amy Lillard Amish Romance is a new endeavor for me. I live in Oklahoma and we have an Amish community nearby. When I decided to start the project I wanted something a little different. My books are set in good ol' OK. :) And yes, the Amish people are very friendly.

Glad to add you to my list of friends, though you may already know me as Amie Louellen. :)


Hywela Thanks for adding me to your list of friends. I was interested to see you write Amish romances. I recently returned from the UK after a visit to Pennsylvania and Ohio. Beautiful country and the Amish people were so friendly.


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