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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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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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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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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas!
And I hope your week so far is as lovely as mine!
Saturday I had a terrific book signing at Bookology Bookstore in downtown Cambridge, Ohio. The folks at Bookology always treat me so very well, and as my hometown bookstore, it is my hands-down favorite place to meet readers and sign my books.
The yummy cookies they always have don’t hurt!
I don’t know how many books we sold Saturday, but between people who came specifically to see me and all the lovely folks who were visiting downtown Cambridge for the holiday and happened into the bookstore and then bought one or more of my books, it was a pretty successful event.
And many of them bought other books as well — including me, lol.
My newest book, “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer“, the next in my Willow Creek series, part of the Heart of the Amish series from Barbour Publishing, releases on January 1. But it’s out on Kindle all ready, and Barbour allowed us to do the early bird meet-and-greet at Bookology this weekend.
My author copies showed up Saturday as well, so watch for a video soon of me reading from my newest book.
This morning I thought I’d check on Amazon to see if “Plain Jane” was in the top 100 books in Amish fiction yet, and much to my wondering eyes, it appeared that the book is number three!!
You could have knocked me over with a sprig of holly!
Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy in print or online; you’re the reason my book is doing so well this holiday season!
Watch for my next two books coming in March and May! My first Harlequin Love Inspired Amish romance, “Feuding with the Amish Farmer“, releases on March 31, and on May 1 it’s the next Willow Creek Heart of the Amish story, “Miriam’s Little Gentleman“!
I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas. God bless you, every one!
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Come to Cambridge next Saturday! You can get my newest book in the Heart of the Amish series, “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer”, and I’ll be there signing copies and meeting friends, old and new.
Saturday, Dec. 20 is day one of the final shopping weekend before Christmas, and a great place to shop is in historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio. There are many shops featuring antiques, collectibles, and many other things right downtown. And there’s always something going on to help get you into the Christmas spirit!
Have you experienced the Dickens Victorian Village and the Courthouse Holiday Light Show? If not, come see the dozens of mannequins all decked out in period Dickens clothing in various vignettes up and down Wheeling Avenue in downtown. And when dark falls, you can go to the Guernsey County Courthouse and experience the wonderful holiday light and music show. Holiday music with coordinated lights – thousands of them!
There are plenty of great local eateries, too, and lots of places to stay. So if you don’t have plans, come to Cambridge next weekend. On Saturday I’ll be doing an early bird meet and greet and signing my new book, “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer“, at Bookology, the independent hybrid bookstore located right downtown at 646 Wheeling Avenue. There will be refreshments, and there is a nice selection of books for the readers on your Christmas list. They have some nice first editions and author signed books, too!
And you can get my books there, in case you’ve missed any.
I hope to see you between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. next Saturday, Dec. 20, at Bookology Bookstore in Cambridge!
Bookology Bookstore
646 Wheeling Avenue
December 20, 2025 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.And just so you know, my next book, Feuding with the Amish Farmer, my very first from Harlequin, releases on March 31, and my next Barbour Heart of the Amish book after “Plain Jane“, “Miriam’s Little Gentleman“, releases from Barbour on May 1! It’s an exciting writing year for me. Thanks for coming along on this journey with me!
Merry Christmas!
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