Kristina Ludwig
1996
Kristina Ludwig is one of the noteworthy authors of America who has written a number of successful novels based on the Christian, young adult, and romance genres. She is particularly well known for writing the Amish in College and Amish Hearts series. Both the novel series depict the way of life and cultures of the Amish people as seen through the eyes of author Kristina. She was born and brought up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Author Kristina says that she was very much fond of reading and writing from a very young age. She has been both for as long as she can remember. Before going on to become a full time writer, Kristina obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Pittsburgh University. Right after her graduation, she began practicing as a pharmacist and continued it for a period of 6 years. Eventually, she retired and became a full time author of young adult novels, as well as a frequent blogger and a writing coach. Author Kristina says that she decided to become a full time writer as she was very much impressed by the most of the successful writing works of the some of the prominent writers like Caroline B. Cooney, Suzanne Collins, Jane Austen, Ann M. Martin, and Nancy Butts. Other than these, there are two other people in her life who have always encouraged her to move forward. One among them is her loving husband and the other one is Mrs. Friend, who was the teacher of her first grade.