Cindy Woodsmall

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Cindy Woodsmall is an American author of Amish romance fiction.

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Career

Woodsmall's debut novel was When the Heart Cries (WaterBrook, 2006). [1] Two of her books, When the Morning Comes (WaterBrook, 2007) and When the Soul Mends (WaterBrook, 2008), were New York Times bestsellers. [2]

In 2013, the Wall Street Journal reported that Woodsmall is one of the top three Amish fiction writers. [3]

Publishers Weekly gave a starred review to her book The Englisch Daughter (WaterBrook, 2020). [4]

Personal life

Woodsmall homeschooled her children. She lives with her husband in the North Georgia Mountains. [5]

Selected works

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References

  1. 1 2 "When the Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  2. 1 2 3 Wright, David; Brown, Ely (May 26, 2009). "Carrie Bradshaw -- in a Bonnet?". ABC News. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  3. ↑ Weaver-Zercher, Valerie (2013-06-06). "Valerie Weaver-Zercher: Why Amish Romance Novels Are Hot" . Wall Street Journal. ISSN   0099-9660 . Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  4. 1 2 "The Englisch Daughter by Cindy Woodsmall, Erin Woodsmall". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  5. ↑ "About Cindy - Website of NYT best-selling Amish fiction". www.cindywoodsmall.com. 2011-08-04. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  6. ↑ "The Harvest of Grace". Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  7. ↑ "A Season for Tending by Cindy Woodsmall". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  8. ↑ "The Scent of Cherry Blossoms". Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  9. ↑ "The Winnowing Season". Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  10. ↑ "The Angel of Forest Hill: An Amish Christmas Romance by Cindy Woodsmall". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  11. ↑ "As the Tide Comes In by Cindy Woodsmall, Erin Woodsmall". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  12. ↑ "The Christmas Remedy: An Amish Christmas Romance by Cindy Woodsmall, Erin Woodsmall". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  13. ↑ "A Christmas Haven by Cindy Woodsmall, Erin Woodsmall". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  14. ↑ "Yesterday's Gone by Cindy Woodsmall, Erin Woodsmall". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
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