Amy spent her childhood in Melbourne, Australia, where her parents worked as church planters. Amy's deep appreciation for the Amish faith and way of life stems from six years of living and working with a Beachy Amish family, as well as her own Anabaptist roots. After a nursing career of more than twenty years, Amy is now fulfilling her dream career as an author of inspirational romance. Her debut novel, Forever Home, was a pre-published winner of Romance Writers of America's Maggie Award and a semi-finalist in ACFW's Genesis Contest. She is a member of ACFW and Word Weavers Int'l. Amy is a full-time homeschool mom for her two boys, one of whom has Autism Spectrum Disorder. She  lives with her family in the bustling foothills of North Carolina.