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Interview with Patricia Johns: Writing Amish Romance, Finding Redemption, and Co-Creating with God


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In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with the incredibly prolific and inspiring Patricia Johns, author of over 56 sweet romances—many set in the beloved world of Amish fiction. Patricia opens up about her journey from NICU nurse to full-time author, how her faith weaves through her storytelling, and the joy (and surprises) of co-writing with God. We chat about empty nests, writing through hard seasons, and how God meets us in every chapter of our lives. Plus, we get an inside look at her latest novel Green Pastures, a story about brokenness, sisterhood, and redemption in an Amish setting that feels both timeless and refreshingly real.

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Meet Patricia Johns

Patricia Johns is the author of over 56 inspirational, Amish, and sweet romance novels published through Harlequin Inc. and Bethany House Books. Her first romance through Harlequin came out in 2013, and since then she has grown to become a Publishers Weekly bestselling author with several new books coming out every year. She writes from Alberta, Canada, where she lives with her husband and son.

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  • Bible Verses for Encouragement

    Psalms 27:13 NKJV, I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.

    I John 3:8, He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

    Patricia’s New Book: Green Pastures

    Tabitha Schrock’s return to Lancaster County shakes the foundations of her family and community. After her departure during rumspringa and a recent divorce, Tabitha faces the challenge of reintegrating into Amish society while pursuing her dream of working as a veterinarian. Meanwhile, her sister Amanda, whose own prospects were dimmed by Tabitha’s leaving Shepherd’s Hill, decides to seize her chance at love by pursuing a man with a shadowed past. And their youngest sister, Rose, despite her beauty and romantic hopes, faces the harsh realities of matrimony, grappling with the weight of vows made before Gott and her community.

    As the sisters navigate the intricacies of love, faith, and tradition, they are bound by their commitment to uphold their Amish way of life. But as they strive to keep their promises, how much are they willing to sacrifice to remain true to themselves and their community?

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