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  • Local author offers a holiday recipe collection

    Local author offers a holiday recipe collection

    Cincinnati, Ohio – Loveland native and debut author Laurie Stroup Smith has compiled a collection of holiday recipes from some of your favorite Amish authors.

    Image may contain: text that says 'LAURIESTROUPSMITH.COM Join the List Subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE digital collection of holiday recipes from some of your favorite Amish authors!'By subscribing to her newsletter, readers will receive this exclusive digital content for free. In addition to exciting updates about reader events, giveaways, and upcoming book releases, Smith also includes access to the first chapter of Pockets of Promise, Book #1 in The Pocket Quilt Series. Your privacy is protected. She will never give your information to anyone. Visit lauriestroupsmith.com and sign up today.

    Kelly Irvin, award-winning author of Mountains of Grace and a Long Bridge Home, says, “With her debut novel, Pockets of Promise, Laurie Stroup Smith has elevated a lovely Amish romance to a universal coming-of-age story.”

    Smith was named a Finalist in the 2017 ACFW First Impressions Contest for this story and a Semi-Finalist in the 2018 and 2019 ACFW Genesis Contests for additional writing.

    Released by Vinspire Publishing on April 30, 2020, Pockets of Promise is about a young Amish woman—torn between two worlds and two men—who travels to the Amish snowbird community of Pinecraft, Florida, where she receives wisdom and guidance through secret letters tucked into the pockets of a special quilt.

    Kelly Irvin, award-winning author of Mountains of Grace and a Long Bridge Home, says, “With her debut novel, Pockets of Promise, Laurie Stroup Smith has elevated a lovely Amish romance to a universal coming-of-age story.” 

    Vannetta Chapman, award-winning author of Agatha’s Amish B&B Series, agrees, saying, “A fresh new voice in Amish fiction…Smith pulls us straight into the confusion of an Amish rumspringa…touching, authentic, and sweet.” 

    Purchase digital and paperback copies are available. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, BAM, Smashwords, and Kobo.

    Visit lauriestroupsmith.com for more information. Smith looks forward to connecting with readers on Facebook and Instagram.

    Title:    Pockets of Promise, Book #1 in The Pocket Quilt Series
    Author:   Laurie Stroup Smith
    Pub Date:   April 30, 2020
    Paperback and ebook available at:    Amazon
    Barnes and Noble
    Smashwords
    Kobo
    ISBN:    978-1734150742
    Price:   $14.99
    Pages:   200
    Genre:   Amish

  • Laurie Stroup Smith “Happy Release Day!” for Pockets of Promise

    Laurie Stroup Smith “Happy Release Day!” for Pockets of Promise

    If you’re on Facebook, you can celebrate the release of Pockets of Promise by popping over to https://www.facebook.com/lauriestroupsmith from 8 to 9 PM on Thursday, April 30th.

     

    Laurie Stroup Smith grew up in Loveland and graduated from Loveland High School (https://lauriestroupsmith.com)

    by Laurie Stroup Smith 

    Dear Friends,

    I hope you received the postcard I sent through snail mail, inviting you to join us at the Book Launch Party for Pockets of Promise I had planned to host on May 2nd. Even if the libraries are open on that Saturday, gatherings of more than 10 people are discouraged. As a result, the May 2nd party will be rescheduled. Eventually.

    If you’re on Facebook, you can celebrate the release of Pockets of Promise by popping over to https://www.facebook.com/lauriestroupsmith from 8 to 9 PM on Thursday, April 30th.

    I’ll post questions every 15 minutes or so, and you can leave comments if desired. There will be giveaways, and I’ll draw a winner for each question. Feel free to jump on to say hello, answer one question, or stay through the entire event. In any case, remember to refresh your screen every few minutes so you can see more posts from the party.

    I’ve been asked how people can help promote this book, so I thought I’d share various ways for those who might be interested. If you’re on Goodreads, you could mark Pockets of Promise as “Want to Read.” If you do read the book, you could post a review on sites such as Goodreads and Amazon to help other readers discover the title. I’ve seen Pockets of Promise in paperback on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Walmart (online), and in ebook on Smashwords, Kobo, B&N. Coming soon to Amazon. I have copies as well. Posting the book cover on social media on April 30th with “Happy Release Day!” would also help spread the word.

    Thank you for your continued support. Hope to see you on the 30th!

    Laurie

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