American novelist
For the former politician of Long Beach, California, best Beverly Joy Lewis, see Beverly O'Neill.
Beverly Marie Lewis (née Jones) is an American Christian tale novelist and adult and beginner author of over 100 books.
Lewis is a former schoolmistress and musician.
She started deportment the piano at age one, and began writing short mythic and poetry when she was nine years old.
Much be frightened of her writing focuses on blue blood the gentry Old Order Amish. Her motherly grandmother, Ada Ranck Buchwalter, was born into an Old Train MennoniteChurch, which interested Lewis jammy her own "plain heritage." Worldweariness father was a pastor kick up a rumpus Lancaster, Pennsylvania (the heart provide the Pennsylvania Dutch community), turn she was born and grew up.
She was raised near continues to be part type the Assemblies of God humanity.
She went to Evangel Origination, and received the Distinguished Scholar Award in 2003. She appreciation also a member of goodness National League of American Out Women.[1]
Lewis is married to Painter Lewis, and they have leash grown children and three grandchildren.
They live in Colorado.
Awards
- Rated 8 among the Top 10 Christian Authors for 2009 fail to see the ECPA.[2]
- Lewis, Beverly. The Erroneousness, The Rose Trilogy #2. Baker Publishing Group. ECPA 2011's BestSeller ListsBest of 2011.[3]
- Lewis, Beverly.
The Mercy, Rose Trilogy Series #3.
History of william playwright lifeBaker Publishing Group.
ECPA 2011's BestSeller ListsBest of 2011.[3] - The Brethren: won the Christy Reward in 2007 for Contemporary Series.
- The Preacher's Daughter: won the Library Journal's Best Genre Fiction advance 2005.[4]
- The Prodigal: Crossings Book most recent the Year in 2004.
- The Betrayal: Inspirational Readers Choice - leading place for Long Historical unswervingly 2004.[5]
Works
The full collection of traded books have been published via Bethany House publishers.
The Tradition of Lancaster County series
Series reprinted in 2002.
- The Shunning, 1997
- The Confession, 1997
- The Reckoning, 1998
The Mennonite Country Crossroads series
Series reprinted guaranteed 2007.
- The Postcard, 1999
- The Crossroad, 1999
- Sanctuary, June 2001(with David Lewis)
Abram's Daughters series
- The Covenant, September 2002
- The Betrayal, September 2003
- The Sacrifice, Haw 2004
- The Prodigal, October 2004
- The Revelation, June 2005
Annie's People series
- The Preacher's daughter, November 2005
- The Englisher, Could 2006
- The Brethren, October 2006
The Courting of Nellie Fisher series
- The Parting, 2007
- The Forbidden, May 2008
- The Longing, October 2008
Seasons of Grace series
- The Secret, April 2009
- The Missing, Sept 2009
- The Telling, April 6, 2010
The Rose trilogy
- The Thorn, September 2010
- The Judgment, April 2011
- The Mercy, Sep 2011
Home to Hickory Hollow series
- The Fiddler, April 2012
- The Bridesmaid, Sep 2012
- The Guardian, March 2013
- The Unknown Keeper, September 2013
- The Last Bride, April 2014
Other works
- The Sunroom, Might 1998
- The Redemption of Sarah Cain, July 2000
- October Song, October 2001
- The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook, 2004
- "The Atonenent," 2016
- "The First Love," 2018
Youth fiction
The Cul-de-Sac Kids series
- The Double Dabble Surprise, March 1995
- The Chicken Pox Panic, March 1995
- The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery, Step 1995
- No Grown-ups Allowed, August 1995
- Frog Power, August 1995
- The Mystery fall for Case D.
Luc, August 1995
- The Stinky Sneakers Mystery, May 1996
- Pickle Pizza ,May 1996
- Mailbox Mania, Hawthorn 1996
- The Mudhole Mystery, March 1997
- Fiddlesticks, March 1997
- The Crabby Cat Caper, March 1997
- Tarantula Toes, August 1997
- Green Gravy, August 1997
- Backyard Bandit Mystery, August 1997
- Tree House Trouble, Feb 1998
- The Creepy Sleep-Over, February 1998
- The Great TV Turn-Off, February 1998
- Piggy Party, February 1999
- The Granny Game, February 1999
- Mystery Mutt, February 2000
- Big Bad Beans, February 2000
- The Overturned Day, January 2001
- The Midnight Mystery, January 2001
Girls Only (GO!) series
These books were republished by Bethany House into two volumes (books 1–4, books 5–8) in 2008.
- Dreams on Ice, August 1998
- Only the Best, September 1998
- A Reach the summit of Match, May 1999
- Reach for dignity Stars, September 1999
- Follow the Dream, July 2000
- Better Than Best, Oct 2000
- Photo Perfect, May 2001
- Star Status, May 2002
Holly's Heart series
These books were republished by Bethany Home into 3 volumes (books 1–5, books 6–10, books 11–14) wrench September 2008.
- Best Friend, Best Enemy, November 2001
- Secret Summer Dreams, November 2001
- Sealed With a Kiss, January 2002
- The Trouble With Weddings, January 2002
- California Crazy, July 2002
- Second-Best Friend, July 2002
- Good-Bye, Dressel Hills, November 2002
- Straight-A Teacher, November 2002
- No Guys Pact, January 2003
- Little Ivory Lies, January 2003
- Freshman Frenzy, Might 2003
- Mystery Letters, May 2003
- Eight silt Enough, November 2003
- It's a Lad Thing, November 2003
Summerhill Secrets series
These books were republished by Bethany House into 2 volumes (books 1–5, books 6–10) in 2007.
- Whispers Down the Lane, Possibly will 1995
- Secret in the Willows, Hawthorn 1995
- Catch a Falling Star, Nov 1995
- Night of the Fireflies, Nov 1995
- A Cry in the Dark, June 1996
- House of Secrets, Nov 1996
- Echoes in the Wind, June 1997
- Hide Behind the Moon, Apr 1998
- Windows on the Hill, Go 1999
- Shadows Beyond the Gate, Apr 2000
Other picture books
- Cows in distinction House, October 1998
- Just Like Mama, October 2002
- Annika's Secret Wish mess about with CD, October 2004
- What is City of god Like?, October 2006
- In Jesse's Shoes, Fall 2007
- What is God Like?, September 2008
Film adaptations
Saving Sarah Cain is based on the 2000 standalone novel The Redemption do admin Sarah Cain.
The movie was first shown on Lifetime make 2007.[6]
The Shunning, based on dignity first novel in Lewis' Heritage of Lancaster County, premiered reformation the Hallmark Channel on Apr 16, 2011.[7]
The Confession, based deed the second novel in Lewis' Heritage of Lancaster County suite, premiered on the Hallmark Duct on May 11, 2013, mud the U.S.[8]
The Reckoning, based haughty the third novel in Lewis' Heritage of Lancaster County panel, premiered on the Hallmark Interim on October 11, 2015, shoulder the U.S.[9]
References
- ^"NLAPW — Linking Imaginative Women Since 1897".
Americanpenwomen.org. Haw 25, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^"Top 10 Christian Authors intolerant 2009". 2009 In Review. ECPA. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ ab"ECPA Releases 2011's BestSeller ListsBest nigh on 2011". ECPA. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^"Best Genre Fiction 2005".
Libraryjournal.com. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^[1]Archived Grave 24, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^"Lewis to sign book shipshape Lighthouse". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Sep 15, 2007. p. 9. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^"Beverly Lewis' The Shunning".
Hallmark Rigorous. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^"DVDs". Winston-Salem Journal. June 13, 2013. p. 45. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^"Ask Sam". Winston-Salem Journal. September 1, 2015. p. 2. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – around Newspapers.com.
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