by KateLloyd | Jul 19, 2022 | A Lancaster Family Secret, amish, giveaway
When my new book A Lancaster Family Secret released it felt like giving birth. Well, maybe not that painful, but I couldn’t do it on my own. Now that I’m getting reviews, the whole writing process is so worth it! I hope all of my readers enjoy A Lancaster...
by KateLloyd | Oct 13, 2021 | A Lancaster Family Christmas, amish, Autumn, Fall, giveaway
In the Pacific Northwest, a drought is a cause for celebration. Last summer we endured the least rainfall since 1951. In truth, we had plenty of water to keep our lawns green, but paid summer prices, and our well up at the beach did not go dry. I love the arrival of...
by KateLloyd | Aug 24, 2021 | A Lancaster Family Christmas, amish
Please help me congratulate Ally Devine, winner of these two unique, hand-sewn dolls. Many thanks to all who entered. My new book, A Lancaster Family Christmas, releases Sept. 28. Preorder on Amazon and save on the Kindle...
by KateLloyd | Aug 18, 2021 | amish, books, giveaway
People often give me a quizzical look when I tell them my two favorite places to visit are Lancaster County, PA, and New York City. What two locations could be further apart and yet so close together on the map? Fond memories of Lancaster County in autumn. I’m not...
by KateLloyd | Dec 3, 2019 | amish, giveaway, Holidays
As I drove home from visiting my mother-in-law yesterday, I listened to an oldies channel. I didn’t recognize some of the songs but enjoyed humming along with them. What is it that attracts me to old-fashioned items, such as quilts, clocks, antiques, and Amish dolls?...
by KateLloyd | Jun 4, 2019 | amish, giveaway, Summer
Most of you who read Starting from Scratch can tell I adore plant nurseries. With summer around the corner, I would enjoy spending time gathering plants to be potted for our patio, not contemplating purchasing a new tree. I’m sitting in the living room admiring the...