Category: Writing from Canada

• Thank You Readers for Making Me a NYT Bestseller!

  

  I am now a New York Times bestseller and I know who to thank–my readers!

  Patricia Johns

  January 7, 2026

  books, writing, Writing from Canada

  An Amish Bookshop Courtship, Bestseller, love inspired, New York Times bestseller

• Listen to My Podcast Chat About Still Waters!

  

  My podcast chat with Ken and Barney from the Two Worlds Podcast. All about STILL WATERS!

  Patricia Johns

  November 19, 2025

  books, Writing from Canada

  interview, podcast interview, Still Waters, Two Worlds Podcast

• Unlock Your Creativity with Bryn Donovan’s Writing Lists

  

  My review of Bryn Donovan’s new book for writers.

  Patricia Johns

  October 26, 2025

  books, writing, Writing from Canada

  books for writers, Bryn Donovan, editorial advice, Master Lists for Writers, writing help, writing manual

• Connecting Through Literature: My Journey with Judy Stavisky

  

  Judy Stavisky helped me in the research for STILL WATERS, and I’m eternally grateful!

  Patricia Johns

  October 22, 2025

  Amish, books, writing, Writing from Canada

  Amish research, In Plain View, Judy Stavisky, writing research

• Embracing Goodness: Finding Beauty in the Simple Things

  

  A glimpse into my world…

  Patricia Johns

  July 9, 2025

  deeper thoughts, life, Writing from Canada

  balcony garden, flowers, gardening, petunias, refocus, simple life, stress reduction

• Reader, I married him

  

  It’s our twentieth anniversary! (Spoiler: still love him!)

  Patricia Johns

  May 21, 2025

  family history, life, Mr. Johns, Writing from Canada

  anniversary, love, marriage, real life romance, romance

• Embrace Spring: Refreshing Your Space and Reading List

  

  It’s spring!

  Patricia Johns

  May 14, 2025

  Amish, books, life, writing, Writing from Canada

  amish romance, books, grapevine wreath, home decor, spring, writing

• Unboxing My Gift from Bethany House Fiction

  

  Bethany House sent me a lovely gift!

  Patricia Johns

  March 5, 2025

  books, Writing from Canada

  Amish fiction, amish romance, Bethany House, book release, gift, gift for writers, writer’s mug

• Embracing the Cold: A Canadian Author’s Winter Writing Ritual

  

  Yes, it’s cold in northern Canada, but it’s good for writing!

  Patricia Johns

  February 11, 2025

  writing, Writing from Canada

  amish romance, canadian winter, romance author, writing

• My Book ‘Amish Sleigh Bells’ on Store Shelves!

  

  It was on the shelves in December, and I hope you got your copy!

  Patricia Johns

  December 26, 2024

  books, Writing from Canada

  amish romance, Amish Sleigh Bells, harlequin, love inspired, new release