Suzanne Fisher and Free Books!

In Mending Fences, Luke Schrock is back in Stoney Ridge from a stint in rehab (or two or three), hoping for a quick fix with those he hurt…until he discovers that making true amends is much more than a quick fix.

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And now let's meet novelist Suzanne Fisher, author of the contemporary romance novel, Mending Fences , Revell Books, releasing February 5, 2019.

Carol award winner Suzanne Woods Fisher writes stories that take you to places you’ve never visited—with characters that seem like old friends. But most of all, her books give you something to think about long after you’ve finished reading them.

With over one million copies of her books sold worldwide, Suzanne is the best-selling author of more than thirty books, ranging from non-fiction books, to children’s books, to novels.

She lives with her very big family in northern California.

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

I play tennis. A lot! I just love the game—for exercise, for sport, mostly for fun. A much elderly woman (who beat me, as I recall) gave me this advice about tennis: “Never stop.”

My daughter and son-in-law are addicted to playing. It keeps them in great shape.

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Mending Fences.

In the last year, Luke Schrock has been in and out of rehab three times, but now he’s back to stay. He’s returning to the Amish community of Stoney Ridge to seek forgiveness, one by one, from those he’s hurt through his behavior. In a way, for the Amish, that’s the easy part. The Amish community forgives him, but they don’t trust him. Especially Izzy Miller, a girl who’s savvy to a guy like Luke Schrock.

But Deacon Amos Lapp and Bishop David Stoltzfus insist that Luke not stop there. He must also ask each person how his harmful behavior affected them. That’s where things get sticky. Not a comfortable assignment! And yet it has remarkable, life changing consequences—for Luke and for others.

What is it about Luke that will make your readers care about him?

Luke Schrock is the most exasperating, impossible person in the little Amish church in Stoney Ridge. Handsome, charming, irascible, clueless. All that, but even more frustrating…he’s hard to stay mad at.

Who is one of your favorite fictional characters?

Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird . Such a noble man!

Oh, yes. Loved him in the book, and loved how Gregory Peck portrayed him in the film.

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine [image error] by Gail Honeyman. It’s a curious tale of healing, with many moments of redemption.

What are you working on now?

On a Summer Tide, book 1 in the ‘Three Sisters Island’ series—releasing in mid April. You might be surprised to learn that it’s neither Quaker nor Amish. But it is a charming community, set on a remote island in Maine. The town is in great decline and a retired dad has bought it, named it for his three daughters, with hopes to bring his scattered family back together.

Sounds great. We'll have to have you back after it releases.

Where else can readers find you online?

I love to hear from readers and try to respond within 24 hours. Here’s my website: www.suzannewoodsfisher.com. Facebook and Instagram are good, too. My handle on instagram: suzannewoodsfisher

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