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Suzanne Fisher is an American writer who was born in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania. She grew up in a minor community in the Northeastern area of Pennsylvania. She had 3 siblings, two brothers and a sister. Suzanne attended Lakeland School in Jermyn, Pennsylvania for her high school studies. She later graduated from the Cedar Crest College based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She has worked in a number of places in the US as well as in Pakistan; Asia. Suzanne was at one time working as an editor and news reporter for United Press International. Fisher is a great author who deals with Amish romances. The word (romance) and (Amish) may not typically go together to some people. However, it turns out that Amish romance is a successful and multi-million dollar writing industry. It is a fact that 25 percent of the current market of inspirational fiction is occupied with the romantic novels that feature a Mennonite or Amish setting. Suzanne Woods Fisher presents her work through this genre very well. Suzanne currently resides in San Francisco in Bay area together with her family; her husband, 4 children, a son-in-law, one new grandbaby as well as a number of dogs. She also graduated from the Westmont College found in Santa Barbara in California and while her kids were growing, she was a freelancer writer for magazines.
Suzanne Woods Fisher is a bestselling author with a number of book series such as the Lancaster County Secrets series, Stoney Ridge Seasons series and also non-fiction books that focus on the Amish which includes Amish Peace. Woods has also coauthored an Amish series for children known as The Adventure of Lily Lapp. In her successful career as an author, Fisher has been a Carol Award finalist as well as a Christy Award finalist. She also hosts an internet radio show called Amish Wisdom on top of being a columnist for magazines such as the cooking & such and the Christian Post. Her 1st novel called Copper Star was published with the small press. The book won 3 literary awards and grabbed the attention of the literary agent known as Joyce Hart. Joyce Hart knew that Suzanne Woods possessed a family connection with Plain People since the grandfather to Suzanne was raised plain. Joyce introduced her to the editor of Revell Books. She has worked on other series such as The Inn at the Eagle Hill series with great selling books such as The letters and The calling.
The Inn at the Eagle Hill Book series
The Letters
This is the first novel of the The Inn at the Eagle Hill series where Fisher takes her readers back to a familiar territory; the quiet lives and the gently rolling farmland of the Amish of Pennsylvania. This setting frames Rose Shrock, who is a widow, ironically. Rose nurses a uniquely quiet heart as she goes through the struggles of repaying the debts that her husband, who drowned suspiciously, left behind. Rose’s neighbor named Galen King supports her efforts of raising money through opening up her home to other boarders; Shrock’s mother-in-law who is very bitter. When Rose Schrock changes her Amish farmhouse to a bed and breakfast, her expectations are that there may be problems. These include her bitter mother-in-law’s reaction and the church’s disapproval. She does not however expect that guests of the Inn at the Eagle Hill will also bring forth their issues into her heart and life. She also does not expect the kind of support and help she acquire from Galen King, a rugged and quiet horse trainer living next door. Rose discovers that love blooms in the ways that are least expected. A first tenant of the new Inn at the Eagle Hill comes looking for refuge and solace, whereby Rose is provides both. Rose’s children however, have their personal dramas as well which add depth and color to the entire story-line. Through every challenge, the faith of Rose provides the strength to the weak and also inspiration to those who are doubtful. Despite many of the conflicts wrapping up very cleanly, readers will definitely appreciate this offering from the great Amish romance author.
Inspired by true story, the bestselling author invites readers to a fresh story with strong faith and simple pleasures. Suzanne Woods Fisher creates a cast of characters who are authentic, real-life situation and problems as well as a beautiful setting into the satisfying and sweet story. Her characters are trying to live a simple life, in spite of the difficulties and hardships that they are facing. They are also learning on how to adapt their ways of life without giving up on their beliefs. The novel gives a glimpse of life that readers are privileged to observe that includes some great surprises, twists and turns.
The calling
This is the second book in the series which involve character Bethany Schrock whose love life is derailed. Her own faith is greatly reduced and hangs only by a thread. She is spending the hot summer days living through an accumulation lifetime at a home with her 5 elderly Amish sisters. She is uncertain of what she really wants in life. She however knows that whatever she is looking for she won’t find it in Stoney Ridge. A new guest of the Inn at the Eagle Hill then convinces her to volunteer in a community project meant for the down-and-outer. Though she begins reluctantly, Bethany Shrock begins to feel a little satisfaction and joy once again. But the joy is not as much or adequate for Jimmy Fisher to woo her affections using his tricks and winks and tricks, maybe a little. A figure from Bethany’s past then re-enters her life and she has to make a decision. Suzanne shows what the past means to her future in this great novel. The bestselling author Suzanne Fisher offers her trademark surprises, turns, twists and adds tender romance in the exciting and delightful setting of a quiet and small community of the Stoney Ridge. Her characters maintain their simple life or try to maintain it through the hardships that they come across. She also shows how the characters learn to adjust their ways of life while strongly retaining their beliefs. The series is generally very entertaining and definitely worth checking out.
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My daughter, Jillissa, and I sat at your luncheon table in Sarasota recently. I just finished The Sweet Life, a Cape Cod Creamery novel, and loved it! Thank you for transporting me back to Chatham, where I have visited several times…and enjoyed ice cream there, too. 😛
Love love reading Amish books great authors as Suzanne and Beverly Lewis and so few others I have read. Thank you I feel like I’m in the story and I laugh and cry at times as I’m into the story thank you again. I get Suzanne Woods Fisher devotional every morning have been for years it’s a wonderful blessing , Cindy from Colorado.
I just was introduced to your books. And truly love the four I read so far. I can’t wait to see if you are going to add a new book to The Inn at Eagle Hill and Devoted. Have a blessed day.