“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

- 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