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Join Me at Kerns April 18!
My first author appearance of 2026 will be at Kerns Christian Garden Center and Bookstore.
Sound like an interesting combo? It is! A nice selection of books and a huge assortment of plants for inside and outside, including a nice variety of cactus and succulents.
And they sell lovely gifts and soft clothing for women, too.
I will not be leaving empty handed. I may get a new orchid. 🙂
Stop by to meet me and the other Christian authors of fiction and non-fiction for all ages who will be in attendance! I’ll have my books available for purchase, and I’m happy to sign them if you like.
Hope to see you there!
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Miriam’s Little Gentleman Releases May 1!
Now that launch week for my first Harlequin Love Inspired book is behind me, it’s time to announce that my next Heart of the Amish book, “Miriam’s Little Gentleman“, releases on May 1!
When it rains, it pours!
Here’s a little bit about Miriam’s story:
Miriam Zook has loved David Miller her whole life, and she confessed her feelings the night before he moved to Indiana and joined the Mennonite church. Miriam, having been baptized into the Amish faith, makes an income by painting beautiful vignettes of Amish life. She has never married, since no one ever compared to David, and, as she is an only child, this concerns the women in her family greatly. Now, seven years after leaving, David is back in Willow Creek to embrace his Amish roots and join the church. Miriam’s heart awakens, but can she dare to hope that he will also embrace her?
Preorder now from: Barbour Publishing | Amazon
Have you read all the other wonderful stories from The Heart of the Amish?
The Heart of the Amish Series Includes:
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Happy Book Birthday to Me!
Will she fall for the farmer…
…who was sent to replace her?Lida Mae Beiler dreams of nothing more than to inherit her family farm in Charm, Ohio, and continue her family’s tradition of training horses. But when her parents insist she give up her “unladylike” hobbies to find a husband, she’s stunned to learn they’ve hired someone to take her place. Displaced from his own family ranch, Amish farmer Tom Fisher wants to work the Beiler farm as much as Lida Mae wants him to. But when they put aside their resentment and concoct a plan to get what they both want, will they realize their real fight is for each other’s hearts?
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Find “Feuding with the Amish Farmer” at Walmart and Barnes & Noble in print, and online in print and e-book wherever you purchase fine fiction!
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Pre-order Feuding with the Amish Farmer 25% off!
Through March 26 from Barnes & Noble
Lida Mae Beiler dreams of nothing more than to inherit her family farm in Charm, Ohio, and continue her family’s tradition of training horses. But when her parents insist she give up her “unladylike” hobbies to find a husband, she’s stunned to learn they’ve hired someone to take her place. Displaced from his own family ranch, Amish farmer Tom Fisher wants to work the Beiler farm as much as Lida Mae wants him to. But when they put aside their resentment and concoct a plan to get what they both want, will they realize their real fight is for each other’s hearts?
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Harlequin Sent me a Congratulatory Email!
My first Harlequin Love Inspired Amish Romance debuts this month, and Harlequin sent me, and several other authors with Harlequin debut novels, a note congratulating us for this milestone!
Here’s what it said: At Harlequin, our authors are at the center of everything we do. When an author’s debut novel is released or a milestone number of books published by Harlequin is reached, it gives us reason to celebrate, too. Your successes are our successes. We respect the creativity and commitment required to create a story that connects with readers—so when a new accomplishment is achieved, we applaud the ongoing dedication to craft. Congratulations to each of you! We are thrilled about your milestones and are delighted to be part of them.
Harlequin Debut March Books and Authors
Panic in the Panhandle, J.C. Kenney
Feuding with the Amish Farmer, Anne Blackburne
Aubrey Wants to Die, Pip Drysdale
Sparring Partners, Erin Rose
A Rocky Mountain Reunion, Debra Moser
Phases: a Memoir, Brandy
Deadly Wipeout, Beth Prentice
The Beauty of Being Weird, Sergi Rufi
I don’t personally know any of these other authors, but I offer them all a big congrats and best wishes moving forward!
You can find my new book, “Feuding with the Amish Farmer“, wherever Harlequin books are sold on March 24. I know it will be available in Walmart and Barnes & Noble, and also online from many book sellers, including, of course, Amazon.com.
If you find my book ‘in the wild’, meaning out at a retail store, please take a photo of yourself with the book and send it to me at anneblackburneauthor@gmail.com, and I’ll share it on my Facebook page!
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I’m Choosing a Launch Team for my New Book!
Feuding with the Amish Farmer:
New Release from Harlequin Love Inspired Amish Romance Coming March 31!
You still have time to sign up to be part of my Launch Team, reading an EPUB copy of my soon-to-release book, “Feuding with the Amish Farmer“, which releases on March 31 from Harlequin’s Love Inspired line!
It’s my very first Harlequin Love Inspired book, and I can’t wait for you to read it and meet Lida Mae and Tom. Here’s the back cover blurb:
Will she fall for the farmer…
…who was sent to replace her?Lida Mae Beiler dreams of nothing more than to inherit her family farm in Charm, Ohio, and continue her family’s tradition of training horses. But when her parents insist she give up her “unladylike” hobbies to find a husband, she’s stunned to learn they’ve hired someone to take her place. Displaced from his own family ranch, Amish farmer Tom Fisher wants to work the Beiler farm as much as Lida Mae wants him to. But when they put aside their resentment and concoct a plan to get what they both want, will they realize their real fight is for each other’s hearts?
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
If you’d like to apply to be a reviewer, go to my Facebook page, Anne Blackburne, and scroll down a few posts to the one seeking reviewers, and click on the link to apply. I’ll be selecting my team in a day or two.
I can’t choose everyone, but I sure appreciate anyone who takes an interest!
My book will on the shelves wherever Love Inspired books are sold on March 24 — so soon! Look for it at Walmart and Barnes & Noble in print, and many, many places online. Just Google it!
Oh, and if you do find my book “in the wild”, please take a picture of yourself with it and post it on my Facebook page! Or email it to me at AnneBlackburneAuthor@gmail.com. I’ll share it with my readers.
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Mindy Steele’s New Book Releases in 3 Weeks!
New Release Christian Amish Romance from Barbour Publishing April 1!
I recently got to read an author copy of Mindy Steele’s next Heart of the Amish book, “A Heart on Consignment”, which releases from Barbour on April 1.
It’s simply a wonderful story about Salina and Seth, two people who risked their hearts and got burned, and are afraid to try again . . . until they meet one another!
Another winner for best-selling author Mindy Steele!
Available for pre-order now on Amazon.com.
Watch for a Criss-Cross Giveaway of Mindy’s book and my May release from Barbour, “Miriam’s Little Gentleman”! More on that soon.
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Only Two More Days of the CelebrateLit Tour:
Have you entered every day for chances to win a print copy of my book and a $25 Amazon gift card?
My CelebrateLit Virtual Tour is almost over; only two more days. Have you gone to the various blog posts and entered to win a print copy of “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer” plus a $25 Amazon gift card? Not too late!
Here are a few recent blog posts from my tour:
From For him and my family
Here is what the reviewer thought about my story: “You’ll love the antics as the two (Jane and Sam) flirt around, liking each other and how they finally are able to overcome their shyness and let the other know. Plus, there’s plenty of kitties in the book to make you long for a purring one of your own.”
Go to her blog, For Him and My Family, link above, to read more and enter to win!
From Jeanette’s Thoughts:
Here is an excerpt from Jeanette’s blog post: “I love these type of stories. Great to read anytime. I read most at night. A perfect way to end the day. I wish I had a cup of tea and one of their delicious cinnamon rolls.”
From Holly at Holly’s Book Corner:
“I liked how the author showed that these characters weren’t perfect and made mistakes but were able to overcome them. I thought it was a good story and enjoyed it.”
See more and enter to win a book and gift card at the above link!
From Renee at Little Homeschool on the Prairie:
“A heartfelt story that will warm your heart and keep you turning the pages. It’s full of humor, mystery, faith, friendship, and a bit of romance. I love the tails of the purring cats in this story and all the other books in this series.”
Read more at the link above, and remember to enter through the link for a chance to win a copy of my book and a gift card!
I just took a peek, and so far there are nearly 5,000 entries to win! You can have a chance yourself with each blog post…click through each one to enter. Good luck! I hope you win!
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CelebrateLit Tour continues for Plain Jane!
Guest Reviews from the amazing bloggers at Celebrate Lit!
The amazing bloggers at CelebrateLit have been reviewing “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer” this past week. Here are a few (really nice!!) comments from some of them.
From Marilyn at Simple Harvest Reads:
“This a is wonderful Amish tale involving two individuals that had personal struggles from their childhood. Jane never discovered who nicknamed her in school but it had affected her dating life. Samuel felt guilt for the past and decided to be a secret admirer from afar. Eliza, Ben and the cats along with the older couple Abram and Lydia, that Blackburne has in her books in this series, were a great addition. With all these amazing characters there was plenty of humor, emotions, tears, smiles, a sneaky new resident interwoven into the tale that kept the story moving at a nice pace. Blackburne included faith, hope, peace, new beginnings and love into the story that made it a heartwarming read. It was nice catching up with her earlier characters and their beloved cats that add so much to the stories and covers. I received an early copy of this book from Barbour Publishing without any obligation to write a positive review. I have expressed my own thoughts.
From the folks at Lakesidelivingsite:
“Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer, by Anne Blackburne, is the eleventh book in the Heart of the Amish Series by Barbour Publishing. This is a nicely written story that is easy to read and imagine. Jane and her friends are taking care of Lizzie’s bakery while she is on her honeymoon trip. Interesting things happen that keep the story moving along nicely and add mystery to the story.”
From Patti Pierce at Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy
If you love gentle romance wrapped in faith, hope, and the quiet beauty of Amish country, Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer by Anne Blackburne offers a tender story that feels like a warm breeze through a sunlit field.
Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer … is a gentle, soul-soothing read—perfect for a cozy afternoon with a cup of tea and a heart ready for hope. It reminds us that even the shyest voices deserve to be heard and that love, when guided by faith, can quietly transform everything.
From Nyla at Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess
Characters are relatable and lovable. The cats in the story are mischievous and provide some chuckles. The bakery scenes are authentic and extremely well written. I could almost smell the Amish Cinnamon Rolls and fresh coffee.
There are some twists and turns, mystery, danger, and Christian lessons. I love the way the Amish help each other and forgive. Those are lessons for everyone. I highly recommend this lovely book. It gets a 5 star rating from me.
From Julie Grace at Bizwings Book Blog:
“Another good book in the Heart of the Amish series. I really enjoyed reading this one. There is a lot going on that will keep you interested…The setting of the Amish community came alive as I read and the characters have plenty of layers. I loved the ending which wrapped everything up nicely. Highly recommended.”
From Kris at The Avid Reader:
“Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer is a sweet story with tasty pastries, a water disaster, cats gone astray, special gifts, a nervy newcomer, and returning honeymooners.”
Remember to go to each blog and enter for a chance to win a print copy of “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer” as well as a $25 Amazon gift card!
The CelebrateLit tour continues through February 11. Every day you can scroll down to the bottom of that day’s post to see what’s next!
Thanks to the wonderful bloggers who had overwhelmingly positive things to say about my book! It never ceases to feel wonderful to read insightful, complimentary things about my writing. And the occasional helpful suggestion, kindly meant, do help me develop as a writer.
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My First Harlequin Amish Romance Releases March 31!
Have you seen the cover yet for my very first Harlequin Love Inspired Amish romance? “Feuding with the Amish Farmer” releases on March 31, and I am so excited!
There’s a good chance you’ll be able to find this book at Walmart, as well as wherever Harlequin books are sold. Here’s the story line:
Lida Mae Beiler dreams of nothing more than to inherit her family farm in Charm, Ohio, and continue her family’s tradition of training horses. But when her parents insist she give up her “unladylike” hobbies to find a husband, she’s stunned to learn they’ve hired someone to take her place. Displaced from his own family ranch, Amish farmer Tom Fisher wants to work the Beiler farm as much as Lida Mae wants him to. But when they put aside their resentment and concoct a plan to get what they both want, will they realize their real fight is for each other’s hearts?
I can’t wait to see what you think about Lida Mae and Tom’s story!
I’ll be putting together a Launch Team soon. Watch my Facebook author page for more information!
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