The Books and Hooks Etsy Store is now OPEN!
For the second year in a row, my pop up Etsy Store is now open! Most of you know that I LOVE to crochet (almost as much as I love to write!) and last year I decided to combine the two and sell a few of my crochet items. Each sale included a FREE autographed copy of...
Upcoming Book Signing in Malvern, AR
I'll be signing copies of An Amish Bakery at Arkansas Yarn Co. in Malvern, AR on November 2 from 11am-1pm. In addition, Arkansas Yarn Co will be launching a donation drive that day for the Hot Springs County Homeless Coalition. You can drop off knitted, crocheted,...
My Favorite Amish Recipe
I always mention food and cooking in my books since they're such an important part of Amish life, but you might be surprised to find out this little tidbit--I don't like to cook. Sometimes I get in the mood to cook, and usually by the time I'm halfway through a recipe...
Winner: The Innkeeper’s Bride
Congratulations to Kristen Jager, who won the Advanced Reader Copy of The Innkeeper's Bride! Thanks to everyone who entered, and stay tuned for upcoming contests. 🙂
Book Mail and a Giveaway!
I've received some fun book mail recently and I wanted to share it with you. 🙂 First off is the first copy of An Amish Christmas Bakery, along with a sweet note from my editor, Becky Monds. She always takes the time to send a note when she mails me the first copy of...
Upcoming Book Signing: Barnes & Noble Little Rock, AR
I'm SUPER excited to announce that I'll be a part of a multi-author book signing on September 28, 2019, at the Barnes & Noble in Little Rock, AR. I haven't done a book signing in my home state in a long, long time, and I'm looking forward to it! Here's the...
.99 Novellas!
A few of my single novellas are currently on sale for .99! (Kindle version only) Get them while they're at this special price! Flowers for Rachael (from the An Amish Garden Novella collection) Gardens are a place to rest, to draw near, and to heal. Rachael Bontrager’s...
Fast Five with Author Kelly Long
Today’s Fast Five features author Kelly Long, who writes Amish fiction set in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania. Her latest release is An Amish Wedding Feast on Ice Mountain, December, 2019, and can be found at a local or online bookstore near you. You can...
Charity Project: Dog Blankets for Shelters
Our dog Chief loves a soft blanket. A few weeks ago, our local animal shelter had a benefit rummage sale. I dropped off some of my books at the shelter for the sale, and while I was there I asked if they took crochet blankets. I’ve been crocheting small dog blankets...
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