I came to becoming a published author later in life, though I have been writing since I was old enough to hold crayons to the wall. I feel God planned that accordingly, as the older I got, the more life experiences I had. I give all my words to Him, for helping me create stories with deeper realism and unflinching faith.
I love touching all the senses to make readers laugh, cry, and root for the happy-ever-after. My stories are faith tested, inspirationally driven, and at times, a lit grit added to the grace of two characters struggling through difficulty. Since my debut novel, To Catch A Hummingbird in 2021, I have written a dozen novels and novellas. I’ve been a finalist in the Reader’s Choice Awards, and the 2022 Winner of the Reader’s Choice Award for Sweet Inspirational fiction for writing the first Hallmark Publishing romance, An Amish Flower Farm. I have been honored by readers for making the best seller lists with An Amish Flower Farm, and my Love Inspired debut novel, His Amish Wife’s Hidden Past. I can’t thank readers enough for finding love in these stories.
Though I love researching my stories and meeting readers, my heart is at home, among Amish and English where sometimes I forget which side of the fence I live on. Regardless of the story that is in the works currently, a journey is promised, strength is found, and encouragement is woven in. Life has enough rough corners, adding a little fiction smooths out the edges.
Steele lives in northeastern Kentucky with her husband, Mike. They have five grown children, ten grandchildren, and many wonderful neighbors.
Represented by Julie Gwinn with the Seymour Agency, and is published by Barbour Publishing, Hallmark, Love Inspired, Vinspire, Entangled, and Ally Press.
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Mindy, I ordered your book today, “An Amish Flower Farm”. It seems lately I keep running across Kentucky authors. Last year I read “OH Kentucky” and its sequel by Betty Receveur, then a few weeks ago I finished ” Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Richardson. Its sequel ” Book Woman’s Daughter” is being released in May. What little I know from your website about your “Flower Farm” girl, seems to follow the story line of the “Book Woman” she also is unmarried and finds romance, hence the sequel. The “Book Woman” is a blue-skinned person and base on a factual family in Eastern Kentucky in the 1930s. I look forward to reading your new book. I read its book review in the last edition of the Kentucky Living magazine. Have a blessed day! Richard Sloan, Simpsonville, KY
Mindy–I just finished reading Christmas Grace. It’s a darling read. I read many different Amish authors’ texts, and this is one of my favorites.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed Cullen and Grace’s story. This was my first sold book!!!
Thank you for writing this post. I like the subject too.
Hi Mindy! Thanks to you for writing such entertaining and inspirational books! As I am a voracious reader, I am reading several books this time- including The Amish Flower Farmer! You have a way of painting pictures with words and “showing” your readers the beauty of the land around us!
Thank you so much Lisa. I’m so happy you are enjoying them.
I loved your blog Love at its Core.” I have two sons who grew up hunting with their dad.
The sacrifices and love shown between them is wonderful. It’s a very touching story. The pics were great also.