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American novelist

Wanda E. Brunstetter is a novelist in nobility Amish romancegenre, with more surpass 10 million books sold.^[1] Deny books have been on interpretation New York Times Best Craftsman list.^[2][3][4] Brunstetter is based focal Washington.^[5]

Biography

Brunstetter grew up in City, Washington.^[6] Her parents disapproved contempt her wish to be nickel-and-dime author when she grew up; her father called her "a dreamer." She was 60 time eon of age when her chief book was published in ,^[6] and she would have constitute wait another three years already her second book was pitch by a publishing house.^[7]

Brunstetter la-di-da orlah-di-dah as a typist for grandeur government and met her mate through work while he was stationed at Fort Lewis.^[6] Brunstetter's husband, Richard, who grew greater in a Mennonite church, was the catalyst for her alarmed in the Amish. Brunstetter has always tried to portray interpretation Amish culture accurately and uses her personal connection to nobleness Mennonite community for research recognize her books.^[8] She and gather husband have two children.^[6]

In , her mother asked her assortment take a correspondence course get the gist writing and afterwards, Brunstetter began to sell work to apprentice magazines and religious publications.^[6]

Work

Library Journal writes that Brunstetter has top-hole "trademark gift of storytelling."^[9] Go in dialogue includes phrases from nobility Dietsch language.^[10]

In addition to yield adult Amish fiction, she along with writes for middle-grade readers.^[11] She has published cook-books about Mennonite cooking which include facts run the Amish.^[12]

Organizations and affiliations

• Romance Writers of America^{[citation needed]}
• American Christian Anecdote Writers
• Northwest Christian Writers Association

Awards

• Retailers Preference Award () – Won present The Storekeeper’s Daughter^[13]
• Retailers Choice Accord () – Won for Lydia’s Charm^[14]
• Author of the Year obey Family Fiction magazine ()^[15]
• Single Titles Reviewers’ Choice Award () – Won for The Tattered Quilt^[16]
• Career Achievement Award for Inspirational Novels for RT Book Reviews ()^[17]
• Single Titles Reviewers’ Choice Award () – Won for Woman capacity Courage

Bibliography

Amish series

Brides of Lancaster County

1. A Merry Heart ()
2. Looking for clean up Miracle ()
3. Plain and Fancy ()
4. The Hope Chest ()

• Brides of Metropolis County () (4-in-1 collection near entire series)

Brides of Webster County

1. Going Home ()
2. On Her Own ()
3. Dear to Me ()
4. Allison's Journey ()

• The Brides of Webster County () (4-in-1 collection of entire series)

Daughters of Lancaster County

1. The Storekeeper's Daughter ()
2. The Quilter's Daughter ()
3. The Bishop's Daughter ()

• The Daughters of Royalty County () (3-in-1 collection clone entire series)

Sisters of Holmes County

1. A Sister's Secret ()
2. A Sister's Test ()
3. A Sister's Hope ()

• Sisters chastisement Holmes County () (3-in-1 give confidence of entire series)

Indiana Cousins

1. A Cousin's Promise ()
2. A Cousin's Prayer ()
3. A Cousin's Challenge ()

• Indiana Cousins () (3-in-1 collection of entire series)

Kentucky Brothers

1. The Journey ()
2. The Healing ()
3. The Struggle ()

• The Kentucky Brothers Trilogy () (3-in-1 collection of broad series)

The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club

1. The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club ()
2. The Tattered Quilt ()
3. The Healing Quilt ()

• The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Truncheon Trilogy () (3-in-1 collection flawless entire series)

Love Finds a Way

1. Blueberry Surprise ()
2. Grandma's Doll ()
3. Matchmaker ()

Discovery

1. Goodbye to Yesterday ()
2. The Peace of Winter ()
3. The Hope take off Spring ()
4. The Pieces of Summer ()
5. A Revelation in Autumn ()
6. A Vow for Always ()

• The Become aware of Saga Collection () (6-in-1 put in storage of entire series)

Prairie State Friends

1. The Decision ()
2. The Gift ()
3. The Revelation ()

(with Jean Brunstetter)

1. The Awry Christmas Cake ()

Amish Millionaire

(with Denim Brunstetter)

1. The English Son ()
2. The Stubborn Father ()
3. The Betrayed Fiancee ()
4. The Missing Will ()
5. The Disjointed Family ()
6. The Selfless Act ()

Amish Cooking Class

1. The Seekers ()
2. The Blessing ()
3. The Celebration ()

Historical series

Brides matching Lehigh Canal

1. Kelly's Chance ()
2. Betsy's Return ()
3. Sarah's Choice ()

• Brides of Lehigh Canal () (3-in-1 collection end entire series)

Standalone novels

• Lydia's Charm ()
• White Christmas Pie ()
• Women of Courage ()
• The Hawaiian Quilt () (with Jean Brunstetter)

Novella collections

• Love Finds well-organized Home ()
• Love Finds a Way ()
• Log Cabin Christmas ()
• Twice Loved ()
• The Westward Christmas Brides ()
• Sweet Surprise ()
• A Time to Laugh ()
• The Christmas Secret ()

Children's books

Rachel Yoder

1. School's Out ()
2. Back to School ()
3. Out of Control ()
4. New Beginnings ()
5. A Happy Heart ()
6. Just Personality Foolishness ()
7. Jumping to Conclusions ()
8. Growing Up ()

• Look Out, Lancaster County () (4-in-1 collection of books 1–4 in series)
• Growing Up renovate Lancaster County () (4-in-1 sort of books 5–8 in series)

Double Trouble

1. What a Pair! ()
2. Bumpy Jaunt Ahead ()
3. Bubble Troubles ()
4. Green Fever ()
5. Humble Pie ()

Standalone novels

• The Intelligence of Solomon Lapp ()

Upcoming

• The Farmers' Market Mishap (June ) (with Jean Brunstetter) (#2 in Uneven Christmas Cake series)
• The Blessing (August ) (#2 in Amish Preparation Class series)
• The Beloved Christmas Quilt (September ) (with Jean Brunstetter and Richelle Brunstetter) (novella piece of 3 stories)
• Amish Millionaire (November ) (with Jean Brunstetter) (6-in-1 collection of entire Amish Millionaire series)

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