Beverly Lewis

Beverly Lewis is a Christian fiction novelist and children's author of over 70 books.

She was born Beverly Marie Jones, and is a a former schoolteacher and musician. She started playing the piano at age 5, and began writing short stories and poetry when she was 9 years old.

Much of her writing focuses on the Anabaptist heritage and the Old Order Amish. Her maternal grandmother, Ada Ranck Buchwalter, was born into an Old Order Mennonite Church, which interested Mrs. Lewis in her own "plain heritage." Her father was a pastor in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch community), where she was born and grew up. She was raised and continues to be part of the Assemblies of God community.

She went to Evangel University, and received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2003. She is also a member of the [http://www.americanpenwomen.org/ National League of American Pen Women] .

Beverly is married to David, and has 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. They live in Colorado.

Awards

Beverly Lewis is an award winning author and a New York Times bestselling novelist. She's also been on the best sellers list for USA Today and the CBA. These are some of the recent awards she has won:

* "The Brethren": won the Christy Award in 2007 for Contemporary Series.
* "The Crossing": won the ECPA Gold Book Awards in 2007 [ [http://www.ecpa.org/gold_past.php ECPA Gold Book Awards, past] ] .
* "The Postcard": won the ECPA Gold Book Awards in 2006.
* "The Covenant": won the ECPA Gold Book Awards in 2006.
* "The Preacher's Daughter": won the Library Journal's Best Genre Fiction in 2005 [ [http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6299507.html#ChristianFiction Library Journal Awards - Best Genre Fiction, Christian Fiction] ] .
* "The Confession": won the ECPA Gold Book Awards in 2005.
* "The Reckoning": won the ECPA Gold Book Awards in 2005.
* "The Prodigal": Crossings Book of the Year in 2004.
* "The Betrayal": Inspirational Readers Choice - first place for Long Historical in 2004 [ [http://www.faithhopelove-rwa.org/ircc_2004.htm Faith Hope and Love: 2004 Contest Winners] ] .

List of works by Beverly Lewis

The full collection of listed books have been published by Bethany House publishers.

The Heritage of Lancaster County series

Series reprinted in 2002.

# "The Shunning", 1997
# "The Confession", 1997
# "The Reckoning", 1998

The Postcard/The Crossroad series

Series reprinted in 2007.

# "The Postcard", 1999
# "The Crossroad", 1999

Abram's Daughters series

# "The Covenant", September 2002
# "The Betrayal", September 2003
# "The Sacrifice", May 2004
# "The Prodigal", October 2004
# "The Revelation", June 2005

Annie's People series

# "The Preacher's daughter", November 2005
# "The Englisher", May 2006
# "The Brethren", October 2006

The Courtship of Nellie Fisher series

# "The Parting", 2007
# "The Forbidden", May 2008
# "The Longing", October 2008

Other works

* "The Sunroom", May 1998
* "The Redemption of Sarah Cain", July 2000
* "Sanctuary" with David Lewis, June 2001
* "October Song", October 2001
* "The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook", 2004

Youth Fiction

The Cul-de-Sac Kids series

# "The Double Dabble Surprise", March 1995
# "The Chicken Pox Panic", March 1995
# "The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery", March 1995
# "No Grown-ups Allowed", August 1995
# "Frog Power", August 1995
# "The Mystery of Case D. Luc", August 1995
# "The Stinky Sneakers Mystery", May 1996
# "Pickle Pizza",May 1996
# "Mailbox Mania", May 1996
# "The Mudhole Mystery", March 1997
# "Fiddlesticks", March 1997
# "The Crabby Cat Caper", March 1997
# "Tarantula Toes", August 1997
# "Green Gravy", August 1997
# "Backyard Bandit Mystery", August 1997
# "Tree House Trouble", February 1998
# "The Creepy Sleep-Over", February 1998
# "The Great TV Turn-Off", February 1998
# "Piggy Party", February 1999
# "The Granny Game", February 1999
# "Mystery Mutt", February 2000
# "Big Bad Beans", February 2000
# "The Upside-Down Day", January 2001
# "The Midnight Mystery", January 2001

Girls Only (GO!) series

These books were republished by Bethany House into 2 volumes (books 1-4, books 5-8) in 2008.

# "Dreams on Ice", August 1998
# "Only the Best", September 1998
# "A Perfect Match", May 1999
# "Reach for the Stars", September 1999
# "Follow the Dream", July 2000
# "Better Than Best", October 2000
# "Photo Perfect", May 2001
# "Star Status", May 2002

Holly's Heart series

These books are going to be republished by Bethany House into 3 volumes (books 1-5, books 6-10, books 11-14) in September 2008.

# "Best Friend, Worst Enemy", November 2001
# "Secret Summer Dreams", November 2001
# "Sealed With a Kiss", January 2002
# "The Trouble With Weddings", January 2002
# "California Crazy", July 2002
# "Second-Best Friend", July 2002
# "Good-Bye, Dressel Hills", November 2002
# "Straight-A Teacher", November 2002
# "No Guys Pact", January 2003
# "Little White Lies", January 2003
# "Freshman Frenzy", May 2003
# "Mystery Letters", May 2003
# "Eight is Enough", November 2003
# "It's a Girl Thing", November 2003

Summerhill Secrets series

These books were republished by Bethany House into 2 volumes (books 1-5, books 6-10) in 2007.

# "Whispers Down the Lane", May 1995
# "Secret in the Willows", May 1995
# "Catch a Falling Star", November 1995
# "Night of the Fireflies", November 1995
# "A Cry in the Dark", June 1996
# "House of Secrets", November 1996
# "Echoes in the Wind", June 1997
# "Hide Behind the Moon", April 1998
# "Windows on the Hill", March 1999
# "Shadows Beyond the Gate", April 2000

Other Picture Books

* "Cows in the House", October 1998
* "Just Like Mama", October 2002
* "Annika's Secret Wish with CD", October 2004
* "What is Heaven Like?", October 2006
* "In Jesse's Shoes", Fall 2007
* "What is God Like?", September 2008

Movies based on books by Beverly Lewis

* Saving Sarah Cain is based on the 2000 standalone novel, The Redemption of Sarah Cain. The movie was first shown on Lifetime in 2007. The DVD was released on January 15, 2008.

External links

* [http://www.beverlylewis.com/ beverlylewis.com] , personal site
* [http://www.bethanyhouse.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=360E9371EE2645E3843D2D91EA7B79AB&nm=Search+by+Topic&type=EcomBB&mod=E%2DCommerce%3A%3AProduct+Catalog&mid=70B7D6357AC74DCE82EF28E7D375E854&AudID=A1C951EB965A42EB8ED3E14BD33C93E4&tier=2&cat5=Lewis%2C+Beverly Bethany House: Beverly Lewis]
* [http://www.faithfulreader.com/features/15_lewis_beverly.asp FaithfulReader.com: interview]
* [http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/l/beverly-lewis/ Fantastic Fiction: Beverly Lewis]

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