She wanted a beautiful family with amazing children and a dutiful husband. Clipston’s best books include:Ī Gift of Grace: Rebecca Kauffman’s life was in turmoil. Best Amy Clipston Booksīesides the Chesapeake Romance Writers, the author is also a member of the Romance Writers of America and the American Christian Fiction Writers, not to mention the Authors Guild. She wrote a book about her husband’s kidney transplant (A Gift of Love).

The event cemented the enthusiasm Clipston has for organ and blood donation. This same man donated his kidney to Clipston’s husband. The author saved her husband’s life when she gave her kidney to another man’s wife. Their wedding four years later did not surprise anyone. Her life was tumultuous at the time because her father had just suffered a massive stroke. However, her family is just as important to the author. In 2007, she secured a publishing deal, paving the way for ‘Amish Singing’, ‘Amish Sweethearts’, ‘Amish Homestead’, and all the other series she has written over the years.Ĭlipston loves what she does. They showed her how to plot, write, edit and submit manuscripts.Įventually, she landed a literary agent. Once she understood and accepted this ambition, Clipston’s new friends gave her the guidance she needed to write her first novel. They showed her that it was her dream to see her novels in bookstores and libraries. Rather than simply encouraging her to publish her manuscripts, the writing group brought Clipston to the realization that she actually had a desire to become a successful author. The writing group was a Godsend because it introduced Clipston to other writers that took note of her gifts. Everything changed when she joined Chesapeake Romance Writers. Only her closest friends knew of Clipston’s hobby. She was reluctant to let anyone know that she dabbled in fiction. In fact, she went so far as to hide her writing activities from her husband, Joe. But she was only doing it for fun and it never occurred to her that her stories could become published works.

At the time, Clipston had shown no interest in publishing.

She spent the four years that followed in Public Affairs before using her writing and editing skills in the Planning department. She did not expect to remain in the position for eleven years. The Norfolk District job was supposed to keep the author occupied for the summer. After getting her degree in communication from Virginia Wesleyan University, Norfolk, Clipston joined the U.S Army Corps of Engineers. The author maintained this attitude throughout high school.

An Amish Homecoming by Amy Clipston