My friend, Carrie Fancett Pagels (who just happens to be a prolific writer/author) and I went to meet New York Times Best-Selling Author Beverly Lewis last weekend!!! I went in early to the LifeWay Christian Bookstore where the signing was to be to buy The Ebb Tide, just in case the lines would be long when the signing started at 2pm. It just so happened LifeWay was giving away, as a bonus to those who purchased The Ebb Tide early, The Quieting by Suzanne Woods Fisher! LifeWay was good to me. 
Beverly Lewis signing my book, The Ebb Tide. 20 years I have been a fan of this lady! What a treat to meet her in person.
Ms Lewis is the sweetest thing! She has such a soft and gentle voice along with a delightful laugh. I told her my husband had texted me and asked me to meet him for a late lunch. I reminded him I was meeting Beverly Lewis...hello?!
Right there is the 'Queen' of Amish fiction, folks! Seriously, she has written a ton of books. From kids to adult, there is a book out there for any reader. She has even had four movies made from her books. And a musical at Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana IN. Check her website out here.
Oh, and the line....yes, it was long!
Are you a Beverly Lewis fan? Have you read her books? If not, I encourage you to check out the older ones from your local library.
~Happy Reading~
How wonderful to meet Beverly Lewis as she really is the 'queen' of Amish fiction and I have read most of them! 'The Quieting is also a brilliant read!
ReplyDeleteHey Christine, I am so happy to hear that about The Quieting! I figured it would be. Fisher is another fabulous writer. Can't wait to dig into that one.
DeleteWow! How nice it must have been to meet Beverly Lewis! A photo and a signed book....way cool!
ReplyDeleteI love her books and have several on my shelf!
I hope you have a Blessed Easter Anne!
Blessings, Amy
Hey Amy, It WAY WAY cool!!! :-)
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Hi Anne! What a great opportunity to meet a hero of yours, I bet you made her day too! And to have a signed book, what a thrill. I'm so glad you went early!
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Ceil
Hey Ceil, Thanks for the well wishes! I hope you have a blessed Resurrection Sunday too. :-)
DeleteOh Anne, what a lovely thing to happen, meeting one of my favourite writers. Something to remember!
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Hey Barbara, I know, I know!!! I was simply delighted to meet Beverly! Have a blessed Resurrection weekend! {{hugs}}
DeleteI met Beverly Lewis today! She was a sweet lady. I'm sorry she broke her ankle right before beginning her tour. I only had to wait in line about 10 minutes. I have read all of her adult Amish fiction books. I wish I had gone to one her signings at a library, where she was also talking with her audiences. What a treat that would have been.
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Oh Susan!!! I know the thrill! ;-) A library signing would have been awesome too! I agree. Have a blessed Resurrection weekend, my friend!
DeleteHow exciting for you!!
ReplyDeleteShe looks like a lovely lady.
I really enjoyed the photo of the two of you.
God bless you, dear lady~
Hey Debbie, It was amazing! And yes, she is the nicest lady, very gentle in spirit. Many blessings to you this Resurrection weekend!
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