With a
brand-new
novel in
stores,
Lydia’s
Charm
(Barbour),
author
Wanda E. Brunstetter
has scheduled several
book signing dates at
local bookstores. (Go to
WandaBrunstetter.com
for an up-to-date
schedule.) If you get to
see her, maybe you’ll
also get to see her
demonstrate her prowess
as a ventriloquist.
“My husband and I had
a puppet
ministry,
and for
several
years we
traveled
with our son and
daughter to various
churches in the Pacific
Northwest to share
our puppets,” she told
TitleTrakk. “Whenever
I’m asked to do a speaking engagement to talk
about my Amish-themed
books, I take along my
little ventriloquist puppet, dressed in Amish
clothes. Using the puppet
is a great way to open my
talk and set the stage for
what I’m planning to say.”
The author also has
more Amish fiction on the
way: In February 2011,
watch for her three-in-one
omnibus Indiana Cousins
Trilogy. Then in April 2011
she kicks off the brand-new Kentucky Brothers
series with
The Journey.

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About The Author

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written more than 100 books, with more than 11 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.