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Amy Lillard

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I'm a wife, mother, and bona fide Southern belle. Published author, expert corn bread maker, and Squirrel Princess.

I live in Tulsa, though I was born in Mississippi. I moved to the Sooner State when I was seventeen and met my soul mate and best friend not long after. I've retained a little of my Mississippi accent though most people think I'm from Texas. (?) Rob and I have been married for over twenty years and have a son--a mom proclaimed prodigy, of course!

I love homemade tacos, nail polish, and romance novels--not necessarily in that order. I'm a big fan of country music, a staunch proponent of saving the Oxford comma, and I'm shamefully obsessed with all things Harry Potter.

I believe that God is love. I guess that's why I adore romances ...more

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Amy what got you started writing Amish books? I love them!!!
Amy Lillard Honestly, it was a suggestion from my agent. I was a little skeptical at the beginning, but I'm glad I followed through. I've really enjoyed taking tr…moreHonestly, it was a suggestion from my agent. I was a little skeptical at the beginning, but I'm glad I followed through. I've really enjoyed taking traditional romance stories and setting them with Amish characters. It's been a pleasure and a blessing. (less)
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Amy Lillard Each story has its own dictated amount of research. Southern Hospitality required a lot more research into police procedural and court behaviors than …moreEach story has its own dictated amount of research. Southern Hospitality required a lot more research into police procedural and court behaviors than it appears on the surface. The book I'm working on now features a prominent Mennonite character. I've had to do a lot of research to uncover the more subtle differences between the Mennonites and the Amish. I also do a lot of research as I go along. As a former history major, I can get lost in all the books and websites and everything available to me to use for research. Sometimes it's better to start he story and then stop when necessary.(less)
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Christmas morning dawned bright and early. Claire awoke, at first startled that she had been asleep. It had proved to be a fitful night. She had been content being in his arms but hadn’t rested well with the ring weighing heavily on her finger. Not with so many unanswered questions swimming around in her head.

Quietly, so as not to wake the others, she made a pot of coffee and settled down with her

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25x33 Amy Lillard's Buddy Bunch — 54 members — last activity Jan 12, 2017 11:28AM
The Amish call their immediate group of friends who they hang out with their “Buddy Bunch”. I would like this group to be my buddy bunch, where my fri ...more
25x33 Amy Lillard's Contemporary Crew — 7 members — last activity Jul 03, 2015 10:03AM
A place for readers of Amy’s contemporary romances to hang out, ask questions, discuss her characters and stories, and have fun.
134618 99 cent Bestsellers — 3157 members — last activity Nov 28, 2025 07:12PM
Welcome to 99 cent Bestseller. We give you the best books pricing 99 cents from amazon. If you love books then this group is for you. Authors can also ...more
193829 Christian Book Reviews — 3657 members — last activity Dec 16, 2025 07:45PM
This group is created to help Christian authors get more book reviews. Also, if you’re an avid reader who enjoys getting free books in exchange for ho ...more
55865 Tulsa Chick-Lit Book Club — 91 members — last activity Jun 28, 2021 12:50PM
The books we read aren't all "chick lit," they include popular fiction titles, classics and whatever else we feel like reading! A lot of our books do ...more
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message 6: by Frances
Oct 26, 2017 12:42AM

Frances Cavallo Thanks so much for being my friend! You are an awesome writer and author! I look forward to reading your books/and books that you have read...all the time! Have a wonderful, Blessed Day too!


message 5: by Tom
Dec 04, 2013 02:02PM

Tom Blubaugh Hi Amy,

Thanks for joining my circle of friends.

Blessings,

Tom


message 4: by Amy
Jun 02, 2012 09:28PM

Amy Lillard Glad we connected. :)


message 2: by Amy
May 30, 2012 07:30AM

Amy Lillard Amish Romance is a new endeavor for me. I live in Oklahoma and we have an Amish community nearby. When I decided to start the project I wanted something a little different. My books are set in good ol' OK. :) And yes, the Amish people are very friendly.

Glad to add you to my list of friends, though you may already know me as Amie Louellen. :)


message 1: by Hywela
May 30, 2012 04:06AM

Hywela Thanks for adding me to your list of friends. I was interested to see you write Amish romances. I recently returned from the UK after a visit to Pennsylvania and Ohio. Beautiful country and the Amish people were so friendly.


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