Three Mennonite women wrestle with the traditions of their faith while facing some of life’s greatest tragedies. Will the community of Pinecraft come to their aid?
Anna Schmidt's historical novel, THE WINTERKEEPER, received a Five Star rating from Reader's Favorites. Reviews for the story have been strong including one from the Historical Novel Society that raved: "The storytelling and scene building are masterful and create an immediacy that keeps the reader turning pages. This is a writer who feels words as well as thinking them." Anna is a three-time finalist for the coveted RITA award presented annually by Romance Writers of America. In addition she has been a four-time finalist for the Reviewer’s Choice Award from Romantic Times magazine—an award she has won twice. Her latest novel RENEGADE is the second in her new series: Cowboys and Harvey Girls and is available now. Publisher's Weekly hails the series as: "Easygoing western romance readers will cheer for this good-hearted heroine to achieve all her dreams." Anna splits her time between Wisconsin and Florida, noting that, “I am blessed to have a career that travels well!”
I'm not Mennonite, so it was fun to learn about that community. I'm also not particularly religious, but I wasn't bothered by that aspect. Regardless of your beliefs, these stories are about navigating family and romantic relationships, as well as deciding what you believe in and forging your own path.