Amish Guys Don't Call
by Debby Dodds
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Pub Date Jun 13 2017 | Archive Date Jul 17 2017
Blue Moon Publishers | Blue Moon Voices
Description
Samantha is already facing scrutiny and anxiety at the start of her junior year, as she's finally been accepted into the popular girls' clique called "The Sherpas." But when she realizes that her new boyfriend Zach was raised Amish, Sam must tackle a whole new set of challenges! Zach has chosen not to end his Rumspringa, instigating a potential shunning from his family. Not only that, but Sam's new friends can't miss this opportunity to tease and torment her.
Sam has never really come to terms with her parents' divorce, so when her world crashes down on her in the form of cyberbullying and Zach's apparent return to the Amish community, she reverts to old, illegal habits. Does Sam even want friends like these? And, will her culture-crossed love with Zach find a way?
A Note From the Publisher
In Portland, Oregon, Debby now performs monthly alternative stand-up/storytelling with the comedy group “Spilt Milk," and many Portland reading series including "Books and Brews," "Grief Rites," and "The Other Side."
Advance Praise
“In Amish Guys Don’t Call, author Debby Dodds gives us a young high school girl we can all root for. Estranged from her father and living with her narcissistic mother, shy, bright Samantha Stonesong is trying desperately to fit into the social scene at a new high school. Her efforts come unraveled when she falls for an Amish guy and becomes the victim of vicious cyber bullying. An old coping urge to shoplift re-emerges, which only gets her deeper into trouble. In a story filled with surprises, emotional ups and downs, and humour, Dodds deftly paints a portrait of a young girl whose honesty, courage, and intelligence win the day. Highly recommended.”
- Warren C. Easley, author of the “Cal Claxton Oregon Mysteries” series
“Amish Guys Don't Call entices you in with Samantha's quest for peer acceptance and love, then it morphs into a tale of larger cultural and emotional issues. I relished following Samantha along the very rocky dating path as well as into heartbreak and social stigma. This coming of age story will leave you with a broader view of the world all while entertaining you.”
- LeeAnn McLennan, author of the “Dormant” series
“Laugh out loud funny! Amish Guys Don't Call is a witty romantic comedy that entertains from beginning to end. Sam is a complex and relatable protagonist who falls for a boy that is far more than Plain.”
- Kate Scott, author of Counting to D
Marketing Plan
- Book launch event at Annie Bloom’s bookstore
- A local author tour, including readings, Q&As, and signings at bookstores and related retail outlets
- A reading tour of local high schools, as well as teaching creative writing classes at several venues
- Confirmed reading appearances at Grief Rites (July 2017) and Spilt Milk (Fall 2017)
- A local and national print, television, radio, and online publicity campaign
- Confirmed feature on Just Read It podcast (Spring 2017)
- National literary festival applications
- A social media campaign including Goodreads, Facebook, and Twitter
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781988279435 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Cristi M, Reviewer
I thought the plot of this novel sounded like a refreshing mash up of YA with a twist of Amish fiction. It's been a while since I have read any Amish fiction because at this point I feel like I have read every possible storyline, but this was different. I have never thought of the possibility of an Amish teenager dating someone outside of their faith while on their Rumspringa, but it did make for an interesting story! I found the majority of Samanatha's relationships with the girls she is trying to be "in" with annoying though. Maybe because even at that age that wasn't my main goal and she seems smarter than that. Also, it took her an extremely long time to figure out Zach is Amish which bothered me throughout the book. Still, I enjoyed this refreshing love story and really liked the personalities of both Sam and Zach and how well they meshed together. It was a good first novel and I look forward to seeing what Ms. Dodds comes up with next.
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