Award-winning author Elizabeth Byler Younts gained a worldwide audience through her first book Seasons: A Real Story of an Amish Girl about her Amish grandmother. Seasons was independently published and has sold 50,000 copies! Grounded in her Amish heritage, The Promise of Sunrise (Howard Books/Simon & Schuster) series gives readers an authentic glimpse into the historical realities Amish communities faced during World War 2.

Elizabeth was awarded the Carol Award for her novel The Solace of Water. Set in the turbulent 1950s, it became known for its unique and rich voice and depth of friendship, emotion, and redemption. Her critically-acclaimed novel The Bright Unknown was a Christy Finalist and is said to be lyrical and luminous. Booklist described it as enthralling and captivating. Both of these titles were published by Harper Collins/Thomas Nelson.

Elizabeth has consulted on Amish lifestyle and the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect for two award-winning television shows. She lives in the upstate of South Carolina with her husband, two daughters, and a small menagerie of well-loved pets. Besides writing, Elizabeth loves reading, knitting, and thrifting.