I’m thrilled to talk with Susan Lantz Simpson about reading and writing, her most recent release Lizzie’s Heart, and what’s in store for her later this year. Author Bio Susan Lantz Simpson has been writing stories and poetry ever since she penned her first poem at the age of six. She has always loved the …
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Pockets of Promise: Chapter 1
I invite you to listen as I read the first few pages of Pockets of Promise on this video. If you’d like to hear more of Mariah’s story, please let me know. Thank you for your time.
Pockets of Promise Launch Week Details
As the April 30th release date of my debut title approaches, readers will have many opportunities to connect and celebrate. I thought it might be helpful to post all of the Pockets of Promise launch week information in one place. Here you go! To help other readers discover Pockets of Promise: Mark the book as …
BLOG TOUR + GIVEAWAY
Welcome to the Pockets of Promise Blog Tour + Giveaway, hosted by yours truly! ABOUT THE BOOK Title Pockets of Promise Series Title The Pocket Quilt Series (#1) Author Laurie Stroup Smith Publisher Vinspire Publishing Release Date April 30, 2020 Genre Amish A young Amish woman—torn between two worlds and two men—travels to Pinecraft, …
Preorder Your Copy of Pockets of Promise Today!
UPDATE: If there are technical difficulties with the book trailer. Please click here to view on vimeo. CLICK HERE to preorder your copy on Amazon today! Preorder your copy of Pockets of Promise and then send a screenshot of the preorder confirmation to Lauriestroupsmith@gmail.com and be entered for a chance to win this prize pack: …
Pockets of Promise Cover Reveal
I am beyond thrilled to share with you the cover for my first book! Pockets of Promise is the first of three books in The Pocket Quilt Series and will be released on April 30th. This fall, I provided the team at Vinspire Publishing teaser scenes, which included descriptions of the characters, the setting, and …
Lights, Camera, Action!
After sharing my big announcement on social media, I was contacted by the folks at Loveland Magazine, an online platform that publishes news about Loveland, Ohio. David Miller and Cassie Mattia invited me to return to my hometown to do an on-camera interview, and I agreed with great excitement! Thank you, Loveland Magazine, for this …
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!
I am SUPER excited to announce that I have signed a three-book contract with Vinspire Publishing! I am sure I will have specific details to share with you in the near future, but for now, I would like to thank my agent Julie Gwinn as well as Dawn Carrington with Vinspire Publishing for believing in …
Girlfriend Getaway Giveaway
At the end of the school year, my daughter’s teacher gave me this “vintage” wooden Amish family (dated 1985) and encouraged me to host a giveaway. While in Sugarcreek for the Girlfriend Getaway this weekend, I asked the participating authors to sign the back of each piece. Pictured below from left to right: Amy Clipston, …
#FictionFriday: Shelley Shepard Gray
Congratulations to my friend and mentor Shelley Shepard Gray! On November 7th, her 39th Amish title will be available for purchase. The Gift is the third book in The Amish of Hart County Series. The Schwartz family purchased property from the Vances in Hart County, Kentucky. They are happy to be spending Christmas on their new farm …