About the Author

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Inspirational Amish Romance
Novels
by Beth Wiseman

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About Beth...

Beth has been writing "forever." Since writing her first story for her grandparents at the tender age of five, she knew what she wanted to be when she grew up - a writer.
     As she puts it, her writing has been "all over the place." As a newspaper reporter, she has been honored by her peers with eleven journalism awards in the past four years - most recently, first place news writing for The Texas Press Association.
     She has been a humor columnist for The 1960 Sun in Houston and published articles in various publications. Those articles included a wide array of topics - an article on premature birth, an article about performance boating, and an article about her mother--a whitewater canoeing enthusiast who still paddles the rivers at the age of 74. However, writing novels is where her heart is. Following completion of five manuscripts, Wiseman's inspirational fiction series set in Pennsylvania Dutch Country is where she found her voice.
     "It took me a while," she says. "But I knew right away that Plain Perfect was the one. Writing about the Amish lifestyle within a fictional love story has been a wonderful experience. The Amish and Mennonite contacts I have established in Lancaster County help me to keep the books authentic. These very private people might dress differently, avoid the use of electricity and modern conveniences, but they are just like everyone else. They love, hurt, have daily challenges and struggles, and strive to be the best they can be. An often misunderstood sect of people, it has been a privilege to learn about their ways."

On A Personal Note

     Beth lives in Texas with her family. When she isn't writing (which is seldom these days), she enjoys traveling, cooking, fishing, reading, or just settling in for a good movie.

     Her best times are spent with family and friends!

For Writers

     It is surprising where our writing takes us, and our ultimate destination might not be where we thought. But God has a plan we can't foresee. Listen to Him and the rest will follow.
   Never give up. Rejection is a huge part of the process. Keep your skin thick and write every day. It is a subjective business and getting your manuscript in front of the right editor at the right time is a hit and miss that can take years.

   Success in this business is measured by how badly you want it and how long you are willing to wait to get it.

   Tips:

* If possible, snag an agent. A good one is worth
his/her weight in gold;

* Have several critique partners who each contribute something different to the editing process;

* Attend conferences and workshops, as many as you can;

* Read "The First Five Pages, A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile," by Noah Lukeman;

* Did I mention...NEVER give up?

Member of--

American Christian Fiction Writers

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