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Wanda Brunstetter is an outstanding romance novelist with over 70 novels in her name. Through her talent, she has lured millions of her readers to losing their hearts to the Amish people’s way of life with over 80 million copies of her books sold to date. Majority of her books have often dominated the bestsellers list in the Publisher’s Weekly, New York Times, CBD, CBA, USA Today and ECPA. Wanda is considered the founding fathers of Amish fiction. Her Amish genre has been covered by various publications such as the USA Today, Time Magazine, Country Woman, Good Housekeeping and Newsweek magazine. Many of Wanda’s books have also been translated into more than four foreign languages.
Wanda’s fascination with Amish genre intensified when dating her later husband to be; Richard. Richard had a Pennsylvania Dutch heritage mixed with the Mennonite church’s way that shaped his life. Wanda therefore yearned for a simpler life when she met with her sister-in –laws. The company of her husband and her sister-in –laws pulled her closer to the Amish people’s way of life, prompting a strong friendship between them. Wanda’s desire to explore the culture of the Amish people exploded when she discovered that her great-great grandfathers belonged to the Anabaptist faith.
As a result, Wanda wrote a number of novels based on personal research that intended to show the world Amish’s beautiful way of life and their day to day challenges. Many of her books are professionally written and very popular among the Amish people. They credit her for opening the Amish people’s culture and way of life to the world.
Wanda primarily got attracted to the Amish way of life because of their hard working life that honors God while maintaining close family ties. On visiting her Amish friends, Wanda Brunstetter found herself humbled by the close family ties they had and the peaceful lifestyle which she found to contrast the busyness and chaotic lifestyle that many “Englishers” live in. Wanda completely lost her heart to the life of the Amish people and hopes her readers will; through her books.
Family History of Wanda Brunstetter
Wanda and her husband Richard have been blessed with two children; Lorine and Richard. Their first born Richard jr is married to Jean and their second born Lorine is married to William. Wanda Brunstetter has six grandchildren namely: Madolyne, Jinell, Rebekah, Philip, Richard 3 and Richelle. They have also been blessed with two grandchildren namely Jocelynn and Ezekiel.
Wanda Brunstetter’s family history; from the side of her father, dates back to her great-great-great grandfather; Jacob Landess, born in 1750 in Germany and Mary Reynolds who was born in the streets of North Carolina at around 1760s. Wanda’s great-great grandparents were members of a group called the Plain People “Dutch Quakers”. They had a very strong connection to the then Duncard Church, which was part of the Anabaptist movement which the Mennonite and the Amish people belong to.
Mary and Jacob had 13 children. Among them was Wanda’s great-great-great grandfather; Henry Landess born in Kentucky in 1789s. Henry was married but widowed three times. Catherine Moler; second wife to Henry gave birth to John Landess in Ohio-Highland county in 1814. John got married to Rachel Landess born in 1818 in Virginia.
Wanda’s Hobbies
Wanda enjoys bird watching, photography, beachcombing and gardening. She also enjoys the company of her Amish friends, whom she loves so dearly. Above all, she enjoys every time she spends with her family.
Other than writing, Wanda is a ventriloquist and a professional puppeteer. She always entertains adults and children with one of her ventriloquist figures. Wanda uses a little boy puppet dressed in Amish clothes as her favorite ventriloquist and more often uses it when she visits English schools and the Amish people.
Wanda’s husband is a very talented photographer who likes to take photos of any captivating image of Amish country. A number of his pictures are available on the internet as free downloads or for purchase.
Wanda Brunstetter’s Favorite Places of Visit
Wanda and her family enjoy travelling. They take every little opportunity they get to visit Amish settlements in all parts of the United States of America, courtesy of Wanda’s many Amish friends that she has either written about or interacted with. Wanda and her husband Richard have so far visited several Amish settlements in various states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Montana, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Iowa.
Mrs. Brunstetter also enjoys being in Hawaii, which she term as her favorite place that any Englishman can visit if he/she want to relax. Wanda has a very extensive knowledge of Amish recipes and has written two amazing Amish cookbooks.
Wanda’s Affiliations and Organizations
Wanda is a member of The America’s Christian Fiction Writers, The Romance Writers of America and the Northwest Christian Writers Association.
Wanda’s Awards
Wanda Brunstetter has won several awards including the 2014 Single Titles Reviewers’ Choice for her book Woman of Courage, 2013 Career Achievement Award for the her inspirational novels, Single Titles Reviewers’ Choice Award for her novel The Tattered Guilt in 2013, won The Author of The Year Award in 2011, won Contemporary Choice awards in the category of Romance in 2011 and finally won the Retailer Choice Award in 2006 for her book Storekeeper’s Daughter among others.
Conclusion
Wanda is a modern talented writer who believes that everybody needs a sense of humor in life. She believes in Christianity and draws her inspiration from the Christian bible’s book of proverbs. She has nevertheless dedicated all her life to writing, and in so doing, she has covered almost every aspect and way of life of the Amish people. Through this, she has been able to appear in various TV interviews and features in top magazines in the world.
She is among the very few authors who have been able to balance family life, religion and her time consuming writing profession. Wanda is a very humble being, who believes in herself and her talent. She uses her gift to let her feelings be known to the world from Amish people’s point of view. Wanda Brunstetter is a very talented celebrity with a good number of fans. She understands herself and knows how to carry herself around respectively. Ask your neighbor about her and you will be surprised to know that he/she is her fan.
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I listen to audio versions of your books and have a lot of them. In one if your books there are 2 characters named Lois and Orlyand the own a shop. I was wondering if you might think about writing a story about them getting a little dog that comes to the shop with them and enjoys greeting people and helping customers with their problems.
your books are very interesting to read, I place myself in there life and time pretending I’m living there. Keep up the writing. I get them from the library
I really enjoy reading your books. Keep up the good work.
Wanda there are no words that can describe what you have given our daughter and I from your books entering us into the world of the Amish and many that are affiliated with their life.
How can I get an up to date list of all your books? I have many now but I read them so fast.Best books I have ever read.Keep writing,you are so loved!!!!! Thank you
Hi JoAllen – this page is up to date with all books currently published.
I love your writing. I have read several of your books. I look for books at every thrift store and I order on Amazon a lot. I picked up some small books that are from Heartsong Presents. Yours is one of them.. Kelly’s Chance. Going to read it pretty soon. You have A Great and Blessed Day from a reader and follower in Texas. Loves ya
Is the publishing order of your books reflect the order to read them. I’d think so but but would like clarification.
Thank you very much for writing your books. I’m disabled and pretty much in bed due to side effects from chemo. I love reading your books because while reading them I feel like I’m out there living life. Very therapeutic.
What series was the Book Stolen in? I have read almost all Wanda’s books, but cant seem to find the ones following Stolen to know the outcome.
There is no book called Stolen. The series The Daughters of Lancaster County was what inspired it.
Where can I get your book “a woman of hope”? I have enjoyed many of your books and like to read a complete series.
I believe that one is included in Woman of Courage
Hi Wanda,
I found your Book Woman of Courage, i can’t put it down. it says continues the story of Little Fawn.
will there please be a book about Amanda & Mary & Buck & little Joe after i am done reading this one.
you are a awesome writer.