Marie E. Bast is a bestselling author, well-known for her inspirational novels in the Amish genre. She has been writing for over two decades, and her first inspirational novel, "The Amish Baker," was published in 2019. This novel became a Publishers Weekly bestselling title and won several awards. Bast's writing also won the "Ignite Flame Contest" award for the contemporary novel "The Perfect Client." She has stated that her novels convey messages of forgiveness, hope, and healing through intricate plotlines and multifaceted characters.
Marie E. Bast has a rich educational background, holding a bachelor's degree, a master's in Business Administration, and another master's in General Theology. These academic pursuits have likely contributed to her understanding and portrayal of the faith-based Amish lifestyle in her novels. When she is not writing, Bast enjoys various hobbies, such as gardening, walking, golfing, baking homemade bread and rolls, and some golfing. She has been married for twenty-seven years and is a proud mother of a daughter and two grown sons. Bast currently resides in Illinois with her husband.
Bast's work has gained significant recognition in the literary world. Some of her most popular novels include "The Amish Baker's Rival," "The Amish Marriage Bargain," and "The Amish Baker." These books have been finalists in various contests, including The Carla Contest, the Book Buyers Best Contest, and the Ignite the Flame Contest. Her stories can be found in book compilations such as Chicken Soup for the Soul. Bast is a member of several writing organizations, including the Romance Writers of America, American Christian Fiction Writers, KOD Writers, and SCBWI.