Podcast appearances and mentions of suzanne woods fisher

In this conversation, Suzanne Woods Fisher discusses her love for national parks, the inspiration behind her book series, and the rich history intertwined with these natural wonders. She shares her experiences and insights on how parks serve as a backdrop for storytelling, emphasizing the importance of preserving these spaces and the stories they hold. What a great conversation to eavesdrop on!

Author of historical, Amish, and contemporary women's fiction, Suzanne Woods Fisher has moved from Cape Cod and ice cream to the South and flowers. Listen in to learn what you'll find in this new series of novellas (all available in one book!) note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  "Flowers are in the business of happiness." Isn't that the most delightful picture?  If that doesn't make you want to read more about flowers, nothing will.  And then there's... Capture the Moment-- a national park series coming in MAY!   A Year of Flowers by Suzanne Woods Fisher  In this collection of four heartfelt novellas, three former friends have found success in the floral industry, but happiness--and love--remain elusive. In An Apology in Bloom, wedding florist Jaime Harper is on a meteoric rise, working for an event company led by a successful and way-too-handsome boss. When a letter arrives from her past mentor with an offer too good to pass up, will she stay or head back to her hometown? In A Bouquet of Dreams, Claire Murphy has always dreamed of owning a flower shop, and when her employers hint at retirement, she believes her moment has arrived. But first she must confront her past--and the man who caused her to flee her hometown years ago. In A Field of Beauty, Tessa Anderson has found an acre of farmland to start her flower farm and forget the past. She's grateful for the help of two men--her boyfriend, Tyler, and a quiet soil specialist named Dawson. But as the farm finally starts to bloom, Tessa will discover something that challenges everything she's built. In A Future in Blossom, Jaime, Claire, and Tessa return to their hometown, finally ready to face each other and their beloved mentor, flower shop owner Rose Reid. As they unite to pull off an extraordinary wedding, amid the flurry of preparations they just may find their way to forgiveness. Don't forget that the book is 30% off at BakerBookHouse.com And don't forget the fall bundle deal! It sounds AMAZING!  You can get that HERE. You can learn more about Suzanne from her WEBSITE.  Also, follow her on BookBub and GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

In this special episode, we sit down with bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher to discuss the creative journey behind her fiction and the role of faith, family, and curiosity in her storytelling. Suzanne shares the inspirations drawn from her grandfather's heritage, her reflections on balancing writing with raising four kids, and the heart behind her beloved characters. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and join us for an insightful conversation that explores themes of forgiveness, simplicity, beauty, and the way we perceive others!

In this engaging conversation, Jaime Jo Wright and Suzanne Woods Fisher, they discuss Fisher's new book, 'The Healing Touch,' which explores the lives of three women in an Amish community. They tackle the big question of how can being taken out of our comfort zones can bring healing?

 I always love a chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher. She writes a lovely variety of genres, and her Amish is some of the best out there, so chatting about her new book, A Healing Touch was the highlight of this summer!  Listen in to learn about "Dok" Soltzfus, Annie, and the baby! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Next up in the Stony Ridge community, Fisher tackles several serious topics--an ex-Amish doctor (if I recall correctly), her Amish assistant, a found baby, and one woman's breast cancer journey. In this book, Fisher and her "Dok" show how healing isn't just about medicine and diagnoses--sometimes it's deeper and comes from within--from the heart.   A Healing Touch by Suzanne Woods Fisher  Ruth "Dok" Stoltzfus is the kind of doctor who still believes in house calls, addressing not just her patients' physical needs but their emotional ones too. When newly widowed Bee faces a breast cancer diagnosis, Dok connects her with Fern Lapp for support. When her painfully shy assistant Annie finds herself drawn to a new calling, Dok goes to great lengths to help her achieve her dream. And when an abandoned newborn mysteriously appears at her office one frosty morning, Dok's world takes an unexpected turn as ripples of change touch several lives. A Healing Touch is a captivating tale of compassion, resilience, and the bonds that form in surprising places. Bestselling and award-winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher invites you into a new story that's like medicine for the weary soul. Join Dok, Annie, and the tight-knit Stoney Ridge community as they navigate the twists of fate, discovering that sometimes the greatest healing comes from the heart. Get A Healing Touch for 40% off with FREE US shipping through the end of September at BakerBookHouse.com You can learn more about Suzanne from her WEBSITE.  Also, follow her on BookBub and GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

 The Cape Cod Creamery series has been one of my favorites by Suzanne Woods Fisher, and can I just say I was disappointed when I realized I hadn't ordered Love on a Whim before chatting with Suzanne. Listen in to see what's in this book! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Oh, and can I just say that I was 100% wrong?  Yeppers. 100%. Bakerbookhouse.com says I absolutely did order it.  Finally found it.  Guess where?  Yeah! It was with the other two (already devoured) books.  I put the thing away. Who does that? But seriously, I knew I'd love this book before I read the synopsis, but that synopsis grabbed me in a stranglehold and wouldn't let go. Come on! A woman gets married "on a whim" to a guy she just met and then runs away?  To Cape Cod? Sign me up and take my money, please!   Love on a Whim by Suzanne Woods Fisher  Brynn Haywood's impulsive marriage to a man she'd known less than 24 hours leaves her with deep regret. She flees to Cape Cod, finding refuge with her loyal friend, Dawn Dixon. As Brynn grapples with her emotions, Dawn acts swiftly, eager to help secure a lawyer for her through her mother Marnie's good friend, Lincoln Hayes. However, Lincoln's preoccupation with his daughter's lavish wedding brings unexpected challenges. The arrival of Lincoln's estranged son, Bear Hayes, stirs the waters further. Alarmed by his father's extravagant generosity toward the Dixon family, Bear ignites friction between Marnie and Lincoln. As the wedding day arrives, Lincoln vanishes--and an unwelcome guest makes a surprise appearance. Psst... you can still get the book for 30% off with free shipping from BakerBookHouse.com (sorry... website is under maintenance as I type this, so I can't grab you a link). You can learn more about Suzanne from her WEBSITE.  Also, follow her on BookBub and GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

I have loved to read for as long as I can remember. I mean who else but an avid reader would choose “Marmee” from Little Women as her grandma name? The Significant Women podcast has allowed me to meet so many of my favorite authors, and today is no exception. I can't wait for you to meet Suzanne Woods Fisher, the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 40 books, including The Cape Cod Creamery series, as well as many beloved clean contemporary romance novels.Connect with Suzanne Woods Fisher at https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/The Significant Women podcast is full of personal stories, dynamic hope, and sage wisdom from women who have gleaned all that they can from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. They aren't significant because of their fame or success…they are significant because Jesus is in the details of their lives. Email: carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comHttps://carolmcleodministries.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Are you ready for a sweet summer treat? We're serving up a delightful episode from the bestselling author of the Cape Cod Creamery series, Suzanne Woods Fisher. Suzanne joins us on the More to Life podcast to talk about the final book in this summertime series, Love on a Whim, which follows the cautious and calculated Brynn Haywood after an impulsive decision leads to a hasty wedding and a hurried retreat the next morning. Suzanne dives into how human instinct could be a nudging from the Holy Spirit and how God's redeeming work is seen through the challenges and mistakes in life. Plus, you'll get the scoop on the most popular flavor of ice cream and why it's the hardest to make. To purchase a copy of Love on a Whim, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. You can connect with Suzanne at ⁠⁠SuzanneWoodsFisher.com⁠⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

What do a Vegas wedding, Cape Cod ice cream cakes, and a hot 4th of July have to do with each other? Enter Suzanne Woods Fisher with another romantic and lighthearted novel, "Love on a Whim".

Whew! We're back! I was supposed to take 2.5 weeks of December off, but my husband's accident on December 1, ended the podcast for the year, so I'm playing catch-up on a few episodes!  Apologies to Suzanne Woods Fisher for being so late with it, but hey! I had a great time chatting with her about her newest release, Lost and Found, and also about upcoming releases. Listen in to see what's here and what's coming! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Do Amish Troubles, Ice Cream, and Flowers Have in Common? Suzanne is always a lot of fun to talk to. Her gentle wisdom, her great sense of humor, and her love of the Lord and His creation... well, you'd almost think she was Amish if you think of her that way.  But instead, she takes her love of the best things in Amish life and brings them to the table in rich stories of faith, love, and wisdom.  What more could you want?   In Lost and Found, we learn about Micah's (whom we met in A Season on the Wind) dilemma and see where his heart may be taking him as well as where his bishop might be leading them.  She also told us about her upcoming addition to the Cape Cod Creamery series, Love on a Whim and I don't know about you, but I'm excited for it! Another super-cute cover as well! And then we got an update on another series of novellas--A Year of Flowers!  WHEEEEEEE!!!  An Apology in Bloom is already up for preorder (got mine!!) Lost and Found by Suzanne Woods Fisher Trudy Yoder shares a passion for birding with Micah Weaver--and she has an even greater passion for Micah. Their friendship is finally turning romantic when Micah abruptly grows cold. Worse still, he wants to leave Stoney Ridge. Micah Weaver thought he was over Trudy's older sister. A year and a half ago, Shelley had broken his heart when she ran away from Stoney Ridge to pursue a singing career in Nashville. Then, out of the blue, she's started to leave distressing phone messages for him. When the bishop asks for volunteers to scout out a possible church relocation in Tennessee, Micah is the first to raise his hand. Despite scant details, he's confident he can find Shelley. After all, his reputation as a field guide is based on finding birds that don't want to be found. What Micah doesn't know is that what you're looking for isn't always what you find. Lost and Found is still 30% off at BakerBookHouse.   You can learn more about Suzanne from her WEBSITE.  Also, follow her on BookBub and GoodReads. And her book recommendation, The Well Lived Life is on sale right now. Hardcover on Amazon, so... just pointing that out. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

What does bird watching and Amish have to do with story and faith? Join best-selling and award-winning author, Suzanne Woods Fisher and your host, Jaime Jo Wright, as they chat about Suzanne's latest release and a whole lot more!

In part 2 of my interview with debut author and podcaster, Holly Varni, Holly continues her story about reaching the milestone of publication, talks about the role of an important mentor in her life, and answers questions from listeners. Holly offers encouragement to writers who've grown weary in their pursuit of publication as she shares her inspiring story of patience and perseverance.Holly Varni is a native Minnesotan of strong Norwegian descent, who was raised in the Lutheran Church that Garrison Keillor made a career depicting. Between the lutefisk, grumpy grandparents, and crazy neighbors who mowed their lawn wearing pajamas, the seed to becoming a storyteller was planted. Though she, her husband, and their three sons live along the Central Coast of California, her beloved Midwest roots continue to haunt everything she writes. She hosts the Moments from Moonberry Lake podcast where she shares more stories of her beloved characters. Learn more at www.hollyvarni.com.Connect with Holly on social media:FacebookInstagramListen to Part 1 of my interview with Holly:Praise for On Moonberry Lake:"Delightful! Charming! Full of characters who take up residence in your heart. The best of 'News from Lake Wobegon' and Father Tim combined." Lauraine Snelling, bestselling author of the Red River of the North series"An uplifting novel about the power of small-town community." Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of The Sweet Life"Rich characters, a delightful setting, and a heartwarming story. You'll love everything about On Moonberry Lake!" Ginny L. Yttrup, award-winning author of WordsEnjoy Moments from Moonberry Lake . . . Ginny L. Yttrup is a Christy Award-winning novelist, a developmental editor, and founder of Words for Writers which offers inspiration and instruction for writers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ginnyyttrup.substack.com

Debut author and podcaster, Holly Varni, discusses the inspiration for her novel, On Moonberry Lake (Revell), and obstacles she faced on her path to publication. Holly offers encouragement to writers who've grown weary in their pursuit of publication as she shares her inspiring story of patience and perseverance.Holly Varni is a native Minnesotan of strong Norwegian descent, who was raised in the Lutheran Church that Garrison Keillor made a career depicting. Between the lutefisk, grumpy grandparents, and crazy neighbors who mowed their lawn wearing pajamas, the seed to becoming a storyteller was planted. Though she, her husband, and their three sons live along the Central Coast of California, her beloved Midwest roots continue to haunt everything she writes. She hosts the Moments from Moonberry Lake podcast where she shares more stories of her beloved characters. Learn more at www.hollyvarni.com.Connect with Holly on social media:FacebookInstagramPraise for On Moonberry Lake:"Delightful! Charming! Full of characters who take up residence in your heart. The best of 'News from Lake Wobegon' and Father Tim combined." Lauraine Snelling, bestselling author of the Red River of the North series"An uplifting novel about the power of small-town community." Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of The Sweet Life"Rich characters, a delightful setting, and a heartwarming story. You'll love everything about On Moonberry Lake!" Ginny L. Yttrup, award-winning author of WordsEnjoy Moments from Moonberry Lake . . . Ginny L. Yttrup is a Christy Award-winning novelist, a developmental editor, and founder of Words for Writers which offers inspiration and instruction for writers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ginnyyttrup.substack.com

Have you ever wanted to know the secret to happiness? Is there a science behind happiness? What IF there was more to happiness than just ice cream, summer days, and love? Join best-selling and award-winning author and your podcast host, Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down with author Suzanne Woods Fisher who has sold over 1,000,000 copies of her books and counting! It's a chat you WON'T want to miss!

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Leslie Gould is this week's guest on the podcast, and what a wonderful and fascinating guest she was. We chatted about her new book, A Brighter Dawn, which is a dual time Amish novel. Among the subjects we touched on were what life was like for the Anabaptists in Germany just prior to WWII, Dr. Joseph Mengle, if she likes to write the historical or contemporary threads more, and what it was like to be a museum curator. My patrons also got to hear what she likes to read and what she's currently reading. A Brighter Dawn by Leslie Gould"Incredibly well-researched, thoroughly enjoyable, and singularly original."--SHELLEY SHEPARD GRAY, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"A beautiful story of love, loss, and the bonds that connect a family to its faith."--SUZANNE WOODS FISHER, bestselling author of A Season on the WindIvy Zimmerman is successfully navigating her life as a young Mennonite woman, one generation removed from her parents' Old Order Amish upbringing. But when her parents are killed in a tragic accident, Ivy's way of life is upended. As she deals with her grief, her younger sisters' needs, the relationship with her boyfriend, and her Dawdi and Mammi's strict rules, Ivy finds solace in both an upcoming trip to Germany for an international Mennonite youth gathering and in her great-great-aunt's story about Clare Simons, another young woman who visited Germany in the late 1930s.As Ivy grows suspicious that her parents' deaths weren't, in fact, an accident, she gains courage from what she learns of Clare's time in pre-World War II Germany. With the encouragement and inspiration of the women who have gone before her, Ivy seeks justice for her parents, her sisters, and herself.Get a copy of A Brighter Dawn.Find out more about Leslie Gould:My strongest memories from childhood include stories of hope and grace—and how those stories connected me to family and friends. I also soaked up stories of redemption in the small-town churches we attended. Even though I knew I wanted to write fiction by the time I was in the sixth grade, as I grew older I pursued other things, such as majoring in history and communications, working as a museum curator, then as a public relations specialist, and finally as a magazine editor. Once I finally started writing fiction, it was another ten years until I sold my first novel. Soon after, I received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, which allowed me to teach writing at a local university besides writing novels full-time. I've written a large collection of dual-time, Amish, and contemporary novels, set in a variety of places—from the Pacific Northwest to Amish Country to France to Vietnam. My husband, Peter, and I have been married forty years and have four adult children and one grandchild. We live in Portland, Oregon and enjoy traveling, urban hikes, and hanging out with family and friends!Visit Leslie's website.

EPISODE 289Today's guest is Suzanne Woods Fisher, author of the new novel Anything But Plain. She shares a great presentation with ten things she learned during her writing career that she wants to pass on to you. You can find Suzanne at https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/

A chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher is always a delight, but I especially loved talking to her about her latest release, Anything but Plain, and what prompted her desire to write about a young Amish woman with ADHD. This episode blessed my socks off, and I can't wait for you to learn why. Listen in to learn more. Note: Links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you How Do People React When They Feel Like No One Understands Them? Here's the deal. It's hard to be different. It just is. But when being "the same" as everyone else and doing things the way "everyone does them" is part of how you live out your faith, it's no wonder that ADHD Lydie Stoltzfus is ready to walk away from a faith she loves! Seriously, the coping mechanisms that Suzanne Woods Fisher offers in this book are excellent, and this book offers such great encouragement to anyone who has ADD/ ADHD. We even talked about how technology is giving people similar symptoms to ADD/ ADHD. Anything but Plain is a brilliant, delightful book that you won't want to miss! HERE's my review! Anything but Plain by Suzanne Woods Fisher It's not easy being the bishop's daughter, especially for Lydie Stoltzfus. She's not like other Amish girls, as much as she wishes she were. The only thing she does well is disappoint others. Leaving her family and church seems unbearable, but staying might be worse. Knowing Lydie is “between” jobs, the local doctor asks her to fill in at the front desk for a few months. To Lydie, this is a boon. It gives her time to figure out how she's going to say goodbye to her neighbor, Nathan Yoder–the main reason she needs to leave Stoney Ridge. Nathan claims he's in love with her, but she knows she's not good enough for him. If in doubt, Nathan's father reminds her frequently. As Dok spends time with Lydie, she recognizes symptoms of an uncommon disorder among the Amish. She offers treatment for Lydie. But will it be enough to make her stay? Or has help come too late? Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Do you struggle with staying focused long enough to declutter? Is a lot of your clutter the result of struggling to stay focused on one thing at a time? You are definitely not alone.  Join Kathi and special guest Suzanne Woods Fisher as they talk about an Amish girl with ADHD who is Anything But Plain and offers hope to all of us. Her story helps us to see a different way of thinking is actually a gift and something to celebrate. Listen in to learn how you: Learn to reframe Recognize the gift of thinking differently Celebrate your gifts

541 The Amish, ADHD and Being Clutter Free Suzanne Woods Fisher

How do we explore simplicity in a world where chaos seems to be the popular thing? Is there a place for forgiveness and stillness? Join Christy Award-Winning Author Jaime Jo Wright and Author Suzanne Woods Fisher as they dive into the deeper parts of fiction and faith!

It's not easy being the bishop's daughter, especially for Lydie Stoltzfus. She's not like other Amish girls, as much as she wishes she were. The only thing she does well is disappoint others. Leaving her family and church seems unbearable, but staying might be worse.

This highlight from my conversation with Suzanne Woods Fisher is focused on her writing process which is inspired by the 20 Mile March competition to reach the south pole. Great insights and encouragement for writers as well as others actively pursuing their dreams! Onward!- Joe MillerSupport the show

Is your dream to become a published author?  Have been hard at it facing rejection or are you just beginning the process?  In this episode with Suzanne Woods Fisher we get to learn from someone who has gone through all those struggles and transitions and learn from someone who has over 35 books published.    While her primary focus is Christian fiction and historical fiction she also has published non-fiction works as well.  Her I am confident that her advice and "nuggets" will be a great encouragement to you so that you too can reach your dreams.Suzanne's websiteSupport the show

I'm delighted to host a special edition of Book Talk with four guests: Melody Carlson, Irene Hannon, Liz Johnson, and Suzanne Woods Fisher. We had such fun talking about how they get their ideas, which comes first characters or plot, and so much more. How many books they've written (Melody is over 300!), how they celebrate another book, and how many hours a day they write. For more episodes, and to learn more about the authors I interview, visit https://caraputman.com/podcast If you enjoyed this conversation, remember you can join me LIVE on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM EST on Facebook! I would be thrilled if you left a rating and review on your favorite podcast app! Get the free novella, Dying for Love, when you sign up for my newsletter!

Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling, award winning author of fiction and non-fiction books about the Old Order Amish for Revell Books, host of the radio-show-turned-blog Amish Wisdom, a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazine. Suzanne can be found online at: www.suzannewoodsfisher.com

Join authors Jaime Jo Wright and Suzanne Woods Fisher as they chat about Suzanne's latest release and tackle the topics of faith in fiction, relationships with characters but also in real life, and more! A pleasant start to your podcast week!

Suzanne Woods Fisher is almost synonymous with rich characters, deep faith, and interesting situations, but now with the release of The Sweet Life, I suspect we might see ice cream added to that list. Having an ice cream "expert" who went to ice cream school living in her home doesn't hurt, but even if she didn't... a book about a  polar opposite mother and daughter team running an ice cream shop on Cape Cod?  WHAT?  *Insert Patti Page's "Old Cape Cod" song here... no really... you can listen HERE. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What's Better Than Ice Cream on a Hot Day? A Great New Book! Tropes in fiction (whether print or film) are a thing. One of the most popular ones is "opposites attract."  Suzanne Woods Fisher has taken this and put it into a romantic women's fiction novel, The Sweet Life. But the opposites are a mother-daughter team who end up in another trope--fish out of water. Because one woman's impulsive purchase and another woman's refusal to let her mother fail. #BecauseMom, basically. When Dawn finds herself taking her mother on what should have been her honeymoon, that's just the start of a life she had NOT planned.  This Type-A, go-getter, get-the-checkboxes-checked kind of gal shouldn't be surprised that her free-spirited mother bought an ice cream shop on a whim. Right? But you have to give her credit for making sure Mom doesn't go belly up when the ice cream season ends and there's no more income! This is the first book in the Cape Cod Creamery series, and I cannot wait to find out why Dawn is on this "honeymoon" alone when her ex-fiance isn't a bad guy. THAT intrigues me. Not only that, but what better book to read on a hot summer's day than a book about ice cream?  My copy of A Sweet Life is here and I'm ready to dive in. Suzanne says her husband's "obsession" (my word, not hers) with ice cream inspired this book, but not in the way you'd think!  So, you want to be sure to listen in to learn more about that and... about the next release coming soon! Yep! Suzanne's next book after The Sweet Life is another Amish release, but you'll need to listen in (and come back) this fall to find out more about that one.  If you want to check out previous interviews, maybe check out episodes 49 or 106. The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher Dawn Dixon can hardly believe she's on a groomless honeymoon on beautiful Cape Cod . . . with her mother. Sure, Marnie Dixon is good company, but Dawn was supposed to be here with Kevin, the love of her life (or so she thought). Marnie Dixon needs some time away from the absolute realness of life as much as her jilted daughter does, and she's not about to let her only child suffer alone--even if Marnie herself had been doing precisely that for the past month. Given the circumstances, maybe it was inevitable that Marnie would do something as rash as buy a run-down ice-cream shop in the town's tightly regulated historic district. After all, everything's better with ice cream. Her exasperated daughter knows that she's the one who will have to clean up this mess. Even when her mother's impulsive real estate purchase brings Kevin back into her life, Dawn doesn't get her hopes up. Everyone knows that broken romances stay broken . . . don't they? Welcome to a summer of sweet surprises on Cape Cod--a place where dreams just might come true. You can find out more about Suzanne on her (newly refreshed!) WEBSITE! Stop by and see the changes! Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Today we have the delightful Natalie Hall back on to talk about her latest Hallmark movie Road Trip Romance For our 2nd interview with Natalie https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV2661217525.mp3 For our 1st interview with Natalie https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9450262907.mp3 Follow Natalie on twitter https://twitter.com/TheNatalieHall Follow Natalie on instagram https://twitter.com/TheNatalieHall This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher Pick it up with our affiliate link https://amzn.to/3Kx2rEo Check out our interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3010868860.mp3?updated=1651026313 Check out Suzanne's website for more information https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/ Please send feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com or the twitter call +1 (801) 855-6407 For all of our interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUA_0JZ2r5fxhTRE_-RChCj Check out the merch store https://teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliat Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Rachel and Jacks are joined by friend of the podcast Megan Dorsey to recap s3 ep 1-3 This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher Pick it up with our affiliate link https://amzn.to/3Kx2rEo Check out our interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3010868860.mp3?updated=1651026313 Check out Suzanne's website for more information https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/ To follow Megan on twitter https://twitter.com/megand320 Follow Jacks on twitter https://twitter.com/JacklynCTweets For all of our Sex and the City content https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUCIWkSCbv5ri4PDpc7jLX1x Follow our new twitter https://twitter.com/citygirlspod Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram HallmarkiesPodcast.com Support the podcast with our City Girls Pod merch! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/29520645-city-girls-pod-logo-sex-and-the-city-podcast?ref_id=8581&store_id=192534 Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel, Ruth and Caroline are here to talk about 2 more episodes of When Calls the Heart S9 Ep 8-9 where we get Christmas, lots of business and a whole new side of Nathan This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher Pick it up with our affiliate link https://amzn.to/3Kx2rEo Check out our interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3010868860.mp3?updated=1651026313 Check out Suzanne's website for more information https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/ Check out Rachel's video of What to Watch if You Like When Calls the Heart https://youtu.be/r_ogC8JY6fg Follow Ruth on twitter https://twitter.com/ruthhill74 Get all of Ruth's content at https://tap.bio/@ruthhill74 Follow Caroline on twitter https://twitter.com/MetacarolineR For our interview with Amanda Wong https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV1981062447.mp3?updated=1647408192 Check out our interview with Andrea Brooks https://youtu.be/sL9AOS7aUW0 For our interview with Erin Krakow https://youtu.be/8MHXVRbDSp0 For all our coverage of When Calls the Heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucc82g5OGQs&list=PLXv4sBF3mPUAAf-YAEPZL-Hukd-Ej9rrA For all our coverage of When Calls the Heart S9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MHXVRbDSp0&list=PLXv4sBF3mPUCeKo5SE2y_BKMifApdI_Rc Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram HallmarkiesPodcast.com Check out lots of Hearties inspired merch https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliate Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/smilingldsgirl Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a special bonus episode of the podcast where Rachel and Jennifer Chandler return to talk about their favorite underrated rom-coms This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher Pick it up with our affiliate link https://amzn.to/3Kx2rEo Check out our interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3010868860.mp3?updated=1651026313 Check out Suzanne's website for more information https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/ Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies For our 2nd episode on underrated romcoms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pYOT2mfDHg For our first episode on underrated romcoms https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV2387925327.mp3?updated=1629615038 Follow Jennifer on twitter https://twitter.com/pbandjedi For Top 5 rom-coms with Sean and Jennifer Chandler https://youtu.be/l51pK-CfWyA For the first time Sean Chandler was on the channel in Hallmark Horror version go to https://youtu.be/ytA-9Wq5bc8 Follow Sean Chandler on his channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/KirkNeverDied Follow Sean Chandler on twitter at https://twitter.com/kirkneverdied For all of our interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGnHp37J4Ns&list=PLXv4sBF3mPUA_0JZ2r5fxhTRE_-RChCj5 Check out the merch store for #sluethers and #hallmarkies inspired merch https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliate Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Rachel and Michelle cover more drama at Heartland ranch especially with Lisa finally moving in with Jack. S 11 Ep 4-6 This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher Pick it up with our affiliate link https://amzn.to/3Kx2rEo Check out our interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3010868860.mp3?updated=1651026313 Check out Suzanne's website for more information https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/ Please consider supporting our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Michelle Benson https://twitter.com/michelleRbenson For our interview with Amber Marshall https://youtu.be/oVwFxLR77sU For our interview with Heartland writer Heather Conkie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duhatDBNHjg For our interview with Michelle Morgan https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV1834615851.mp3?updated=1633407044 For our interview with Jessica Amlee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ZGwN-0iDU For more from the Hallmarkies Podcast: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hallmarkiespod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HallmarkiesPodcast ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Merchandise: teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com Or call +1 (801) 855-6407 Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ltQGirXiCPRtiHmjy8rHQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Rachel talks to inspirational fiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher about her writing process and her new book 'The Sweet Life' Follow Suzanne on twitter http://twitter.com/suzannewfisher Follow Suzanne on facebook http://www.facebook.com/SuzanneWoodsFisherAuthor Purchase The Sweet Life and all of Suzanne's books using our Amazon affiliate link https://amzn.to/3OGAPzU Check out all of our writer interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWxQymWSou0&list=PLXv4sBF3mPUBxJT6OHAOjOM3F8w48hYu5 Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com or the twitter call +1 (801) 855-6407 Check out the merch store and get our #hashtag shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliate Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzanne Woods Fisher's Season on the Wind is more than a lovely romance set in Pennsylvania's Amish country.  This beautiful story showcases the beauty of birds, of conservation, and more. In this interview, we talk about the annual Audubon bird count, rare birds and LBJs (little brown jobs, not little brown jugs or Lyndon Baines Johnson). Even more than that, we get a sneak peek into Suzanne's spring release.  Mini-spoiler: it's about ice cream! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Are You Ready for a Delightful and Unique New Christmas Tradition? As I said far too many times in this interview, Micah, the main characters' brother, stole the show for me. A Season on the Wind combines the best of Amish fiction (could you expect anything less of Suzanne Woods Fisher?) with the beauty of a naturalist's novel. If Gene Stratton Porter, Harold Bell Wright, or L.M. Montgomery were alive today, they'd love this book. This chat with Suzanne left me with ideas for a series (please write it, Suzanne!) and even more, a desire to take part in Audubon's great Christmas Bird Count. We also got a sneak peek into her spring release... it involves ice cream and even better, we learned that Mr. Fisher is an ice cream king.  Fifty-seven different vanilla recipes before he nailed it!  That's dedication, folks!  He even went to the Penn State ice cream school! A Season on the Wind by Suzanne Woods Fisher Ben Zook had only two loves in his life: books and birds. In a stroke of good fortune, he'd stumbled onto a way to cobble together those two loves into a career, writing books about rare birds. He was as free as a bird--until a chase for a rare White-winged Tern takes him to the one place on earth he planned to never return: his Amish home in Stoney Ridge. Desperate for photographs of the elusive tern, Ben hires a local field guide, Micah Weaver, and boards at Micah's farm, planning to "bag the bird" and leave Stoney Ridge before anyone recognizes him. But he neglected to plan for Micah's sister, Penny. One long-ago summer, Penny had introduced Ben to birding, even sharing with him a hidden eagle aerie. That was when she knew true love. She'd always hoped he would come back to Stoney Ridge. Back to his Amish roots. Back to her. The only problem? Ben has absolutely no memory of Penny. Bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher welcomes her readers to the Amish community at Stoney Ridge in this engaging story of discovering just who the rare birds are in life. You can find out more about Suzanne on her WEBSITE (don't forget to sign up for her newsletter!) Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Best-selling and award-winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher takes us back to the coast of Maine for a sweet beach read, "At Lighthouse Point." While it's a stand-alone read, you'll want to read all three books in the Three Sisters Island series. Her characters are complicated, funny and endearing.

Today on the podcast I am chatting with the wonderful and beloved fiction novelist, Suzanne Woods Fisher. Suzanne is such a kind and genuine person, and she has a passion for getting to the heart of those who may be misunderstood, and parts of history that may not get as much press. During our conversation, she shares her story of how she came into the writing world to become the beloved author of many (as in over THIRTY) books, as well as what draws her into a story. Her most recent book The Moonlight School shares a fictionalized account of the formidable Cora Wilson Stewart, who launched a grassroots movement to help those who didn’t have easy access to education and to combat illiteracy. The story is incredible, the book itself is such a fascinating read, and it just feels right for this episode to land right in the middle of Women’s History Month!  Suzanne is most well known for her many Amish fiction books, and she shared with me how her heart for story intersected with her family as Grandfather was “raised plain.” He lived in an German Baptist community (a cousin of the Amish tradition, if you will,) where Suzanne was given accessibility to the people and strives to take readers “beyond the bonnets, beards and buggies.” She also provides some interesting insight into why people may be so drawn to stories of Amish in the fiction world, or to their way of living and simple faith that is much stronger than it may appear.  Be sure and follow her, and pick up a copy of her beautiful book The Moonlight School, and find ways to listen to our conversation below.  Today’s Episode Sponsor: Tony Crabtree with Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty Home buyer guide: http://bit.ly/buyersguidecrabtreehomes Seller guide: http://bit.ly/sellerguidecrabtreehomes Facebook Instagram Website YouTube Connecting with Suzanne: Her books Her most recent book: The Moonlight School  Facebook Instagram Twitter References: Young Life  CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) Pioneer Woman Magazine Magnolia Journal Wired Magazine Southern Living Magazine Country Living Magazine Martha Stewart Magazine  Highlights Magazine The Amish German Baptist Amish Peace:Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World Middle Easterners are a communal culture Amish “Churches” are autonomous   Supreme court in 1972 about the Amish and Education // Wisconsin v. Yoder LMU- Lincoln Memorial University Hun-Dutch  Fonde, KY // Bell County Scotch-Irish Coal Mining Shutdowns  Christy- Catherine Marshall Cumberland Gap Cora Wilson Stewart  Illiteracy Rates in the United States Appalachia Service Project Dolly Parton (the one and only) Imagination Library Program :: Books from Birth Sevierville // Dollywood  Dolly’s generosity to the people after the Gatlinburg Organizations that Promote Literacy  The Little Engine That Could Look Out, Kindergarten, Here I Come How to start a Little Free Library  Birding The story of cardinals  Cape Cod  Jane Kirkpatrick (her books on historic women) and our episode  Laura Frantz (our episode!) Francine Rivers Scripture References: Acts 2:42-47-The original design of the church was communal Jeremiah 29:11 / Ephesians 4:1 / Matthew 25:21- God has uniquely equipped you to engage what’s in front of you Psalm 139:14- You are uniquely and wonderfully made  Psalm 107:2- Your story matters, why not share it? Isaiah 40:6-8 / Isaiah 55:11 -  God’s Word changes lives forever Genesis 1, Psalm 33:9-He spoke the world into being Genesis 11:1-9- The tower of Babel Acts 2:3- The Holy Spirit brings the fire of tongues Isaiah 40:31- They that wait upon the Lord  Matthew 5:15 / John 12:35-36- Hold the Light  Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life)FacebookTwitterBlog  *Intro and Outro music is from audionautix.com

Best-selling and award-winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher is a favorite on BTB!! Her new book, A Moonlight School, is based on the true story of Cora Wilson Stewart, the first female superintendent for an Appalachian County. A story of courage, imagination and love!!

Our second chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is now available! In this episode, we talk to Suzanne Woods Fisher about her new Revell release 'The Moonlight School.' The post Suzanne Woods Fisher | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 2 appeared first on Family Fiction.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Moonlight SchoolHaunted by her sister's mysterious disappearance, Lucy Wilson arrives in Rowan County, Kentucky, in the spring of 1911 to work for Cora Wilson Stewart, superintendent of education. When Cora sends Lucy into the hills to act as scribe for the mountain people, she is repelled by the primitive conditions and intellectual poverty she encounters. Few adults can read and write.Born in those hills, Cora knows the plague of illiteracy. So does Brother Wyatt, a singing schoolmaster who travels through the hills. Involving Lucy and Wyatt, Cora hatches a plan to open the schoolhouses to adults on moonlit nights. The best way to combat poverty, she believes, is to eliminate illiteracy. But will the people come? As Lucy emerges from a life in the shadows, she finds purpose; or maybe purpose finds her. With purpose comes answers to her questions, and something else she hadn't expected: love. Inspired by the true events of the Moonlight Schools, this standalone novel from bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher brings to life the story that shocked the nation into taking adult literacy seriously. You'll finish the last page of this enthralling story with deep gratitude for the gift of reading.Suzanne Woods Fisher loves stories worth telling about people worth remembering. With over a million copies of her book sold worldwide, this bestselling, award-winning author of more than 30 books is always on the lookout for the unsung hero with an untold story.Readers are invited to stop by Suzanne's website at: www.suzannewoodsfisher.comPlease also stop by Liz's website and don't forget to preorder your copy of The Silver Shadow.

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Suzanne is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than 30 books, including On a Summer Tide and On a Coastal Breeze, as well as the Nantucket Legacy, Amish Beginnings, The Bishop’s Family, The Deacon’s Family, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, among other novels. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. She lives in California. Her recent novel, "The Moonlight School,” is inspired by true events of the Moonlight School in Rowan County, Kentucky, during the early 1900s. Born and raised in the Kentucky hills, Cora Wilson Stewart, the superintendent of education, understood the plague of illiteracy and came up with a plan to open the schoolhouses to adults on moonlit nights.  This movement almost completely eliminated adult literacy in this county and was the catalyst for shocking the nation into taking adult literacy seriously. Even today, the US celebrates National Literacy week. Over a hundred years later, literacy is still a major problem. The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) states that 21% of Americans (about 42 million people) still fall in the illiterate or functionally illiterate category. Often, a parent’s struggle with literacy is passed down to their children. Suzanne Woods Fisher has researched this topic and has compared the statistics of literary, both during the 1900s and today, and her findings are truly eye-opening. Can I ask you to help out with the show? Subscribe to start small BELIEVE BIG where you listen Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one and thank you for your review. Sign up for the daily devotion email, Monday-Friday, and never miss a devotion or an episode. No spam, just me and Jesus. Now let’s not resist that small beginning but persist in the next thing God is calling us to do.

I'm back! We're starting the new season with a wonderful conversation with award-winning, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher. Her new novel, The Moonlight School releases on Tuesday, February 2. Here's the book description: In 1911, Cora Wilson Stewart was the first female superintendent of education for an Appalachian county in southeastern Kentucky, a corner of America with a shocking rate of adult illiteracy. Cora devised a plan to open Rowan County’s rural schoolhouses on moonlit nights to illiterate and semi-illiterate adults. On that first night, she hoped for 150 adults. To her shock and delight, over 1,200 men and women, aged eighteen to eighty, made their way over the hills and hollows to learn how to read and write. Within two years, adult illiteracy was virtually eliminated in Rowan County, and a movement to eradicate illiteracy in the entire nation was underway. The Moonlight School is a fictitious retelling of this startling and heart-tugging glimpse into American history.   We also discuss illiteracy in the U.S. today, which is alarmingly widespread. Suzanne shares about her writing career as well–how she got started and the highlights through the years. Preorder The Moonlight School on Bookshop (affiliate). Preorder The Moonlight School on Amazon (affiliate). Visit Suzanne's website, Facebook, and Twitter. Also mentioned: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee on Bookshop and Amazon (affiliate links). If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland on Bookshop and Amazon (affiliate links). Suzanne's nonfiction book Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World on Bookshop and Amazon (affiliate links). Be sure to visit Alison’s Instagram, Facebook, and website. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

Carol award winner Suzanne Woods Fisher writes stories that take you to places you’ve never visited—one 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 it. 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. Suzanne’s new book is entitled: On a Coastal Breeze (book 2 of ‘Three Sisters Island’ series) Description: For Madison Grayson, life is good. Newly licensed as a marriage and family therapist, she can’t wait to start her practice. Despite the unfortunate shortage of eligible bachelors on the island—they’re all too young, too old, or too weird—Maddie feels like she’s finally found her sweet spot. Not even one panic attack in the last year. Not one. And then Ricky O’Shea drops in. Literally. Floating down from the pure blue sky, the one man in the world she hoped never to see again—the one who’d been her archnemesis from kindergarten through her senior dance—parachutes into town, landing on Boon dock, canopy draping behind him like a superhero. Ricky O’Shea. Now Pastor Rick, the new minister on Three Sisters Island. Time to panic. Purchase link: https://amzn.to/2Ym0wfS Connect with Suzanne at the following links: https://suzannewoodsfisher.com/ www.facebook.com/SuzanneWoodsFisherAuthor https://twitter.com/suzannewfisher https://www.instagram.com/suzannewoodsfisher https://www.bookbub.com/profile/suzanne-woods-fisher https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1922565.Suzanne_Woods_Fisher https://www.amazon.com/Suzanne-Woods-Fisher/e/B002A4Z51S/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1513633570&sr=8-2-ent https://www.pinterest.com/suzannewfisher/pins/ To subscribe to my newsletter and receive a free short story, please fill out my google form at: https://forms.gle/x8gtvDgqH56Zc3bt9 Hey authors, are you looking for an editing tool to help you polish your book manuscripts, essays, short stories and more? Look no further than ProWritingAid. ProWritingAid is an editing tool that checks your grammar, style, dialogue, sticky sentences and much more. Visit the link below to save 20% on your ProWritingAid subscription. https://prowritingaid.com?afid=8740 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave feedback and connect with me at the following links: Email: annwrites75@gmail.com Website: https://annwritesinspiration.com Voice messages from anywhere: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message Social media: https://www.facebook.com/annwritesinspiration https://twitter.com/annwrites75 https://www.pinterest.com/annwritesinspiration https://www.instagram.com/annwritesinspiration Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/annsmusic1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message

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Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Revell. In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Susan Maguire talks to Suzanne Woods Fisher, award-winning, bestselling author of more than 30 books, including, On the Summer Tide, as well as the Nantucket Legacy, Amish Beginnings, the Bishop's Family, the Deacon's Family, and the Inn at Eagle Hill series among many other novels. She's also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. The third book in the Deacon's Family Series, Two Steps Forward, comes out on February 4th, 2020, from Revell.

We are closing out 2019 with this episode on foster care and adoption and how the stories we share impact our communities. Suzanne Woods Fisher is an author and Kelly Lewis and her husband Andrew are foster parents. Links that may help: Safe families Meet me halfway The Connected Child Special thanks to all of you who have subscribed and been part of the conversation around the table. We have over 3000 downloads and are grateful for the opportunity to learn and connect with amazing guests and listeners this year!  Holland and Amy look forward to 2020 and another exciting season at The Afterword Podcast (TAP) as we connect trends with the future of words.

Being chosen, belonging to a community and feeling safe at home is a vital aspect of growing up in a healthy environment. Yet, for many children, this experience is not a reality. How can we better advocate for those in foster care? What does the commitment of adoption include? We talk with foster mom, Kelly Lewis and author Suzanne Woods Fisher about how stories help support and give understanding to those who may be interested in adoption and or foster care. 

EPISODE 132I Suzanne Woods Fisher is back with us again! In October 2018, she spoke about strong Quaker women, and today we’re talking about the Amish. Suzanne’s interest in the Amish comes partly through her grandfather, who was raised Plain. There is an appeal to simplifying your life, but there’s more to our fascination than…

Suzanne Woods Fisher joins us today for a riveting and fun conversation about Nantucket, its amazing history and people, and the trilogy of Quaker books she set on the island. Did you know that the Macy family (from the Macy’s department stores) and the Folger family (from Folger’s coffee, what my mom drank) both come…

The Fresh Fiction Podcast is brought to you by REVELL BOOKS and BETHANY HOUSE, publishers of the Nantucket Legacy series by Suzanne Woods Fisher.   With summer in full swing what's a better time than now to pick up a new series. Suzanne Woods Fisher stopped by the podcast to talk about PHOEBE'S LIGHT, the first in her Nantucket Legacy trilogy. In the novel Suzanne introduces readers to the Quaker community, a cloistered group of people with good hearts. Set against the backdrop of historical Nantucket, Suzanne brings to life the story of Phoebe and the gifts her father gave her before she set out on a nautical adventure. Also, Suzanne shares her picks on what you should read, watch, and listen to after you finish PHOEBE'S LIGHT.   We're still growing, so please help us out by subscribing and rating the podcast, leaving a comment, or even just sharing it on social media. You can find us on twitter, Instagram, and on Facebook. I'll be back next time with something new to watch, read, and listen to!   PHOEBE'S LIGHT by Suzanne Woods Fisher   Nantucket Legacy #1 Phoebe Starbuck has always adjusted her sails and rudder to the whims of her father. Now, for the first time, she's doing what she wants to do: marrying Captain Phineas Foulger and sailing far away from Nantucket. As she leaves on her grand adventure, her father gives her two gifts, both of which Phoebe sees little need for. The first is an old sheepskin journal from Great Mary, her highly revered great-grandmother. The other is a "minder" on the whaling ship in the form of cooper Matthew Mitchell, a man whom she loathes.   Soon Phoebe discovers that life at sea is no easier than life on land. Lonely, seasick, and disillusioned, she turns the pages of Great Mary's journal and finds herself drawn into the life of this noble woman. To Phoebe's shock, her great-grandmother has left a secret behind that carries repercussions for everyone aboard the ship, especially her husband the captain and her shadow the cooper. This story within a story catapults Phoebe into seeing her life in an entirely new way—just in time.   In this brand-new series, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher brings her signature twists and turns to bear on a fascinating new faith community: the Quakers of colonial- era Nantucket Island.   Romance Historical | Inspirational Historical [Revell, On Sale: February 6, 2018, Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9780800721626 / eISBN: 9781493412495]   Buy PHOEBE'S LIGHT: Amazon.com | Kindle | BN.com | iTunes/iBooks | Kobo | Google Play | Powell's Books | Books-A-Million | Indiebound | Ripped Bodice | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon FR  

Honesty, integrity, simplicity, the hard work ethic… Could these be keys to help you fulfill your hopes and dreams? Join Judy Redlich www.judyredlich.com and author Suzanne Woods Fisher www.suzannewoodsfisher.com on Embrace Your Vision. Suzanne’s The Stony Ridge Seasons series takes you back to the basics; Gives you an inside look into an Amish family’s life… Could help you rediscover your … Read more about this episode...

Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings, read by Daniel B. Clendenin. Essay: *The Longest and Hardest Journey: Second Sunday in Lent* for Sunday, 20 March 2011; book review: *Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World* by Suzanne Woods Fisher (2009); film review: *Temple Grandin* (2010); poem review: *No worst, there is none* by Gerard Manley Hopkins.

In no particular order, Suzanne Woods Fisher is a wife, mother, writer, lifelong student of the Bible, raiser of puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind, a gardener and a cook...the latter two with sporadic results. A former contributing editor to Christian Parenting Today magazine, Suzanne's work has appeared in many magazines.

A degenerative disease has robbed Samantha Christiansen of most of her vision and it s only a matter of time before the light and shadows are gone as well. Listen to interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher on Inside Scoop Live.