Amy Williams Brings Adventure and Inspiration with Her Pig of a Friend, Wanda Petunia
Podcast: Download (Duration: 33:40 — 31.0MB)
In this episode 141, we visit with Amy Williams, author and creator of “Love catches up with Wanda Petunia” and other books in the Wanda adventure book series.
Wanda Petunia is the imaginary pig friend of Amy Jane Williams, a Charlotte creative, social justice activist and therapist/owner of her own practice Amy Williams Wellness. Wanda came to Amy as an adult to share meaningful stories of inspired teachings on betrayal, hope, true love, soul mates, positive self-talk, loss of loved ones and body healing.
Laurie Helgoe, Ph, psychologist, author of “Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength” says that “Wanda is the yearning heart free of defenses. As I flew with her around the world, I felt free too. Wanda captures and gives back everything we forget to be.”
Connect With the Author
Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
About the Author:
Amy Jane Williams is a Charlotte creative, social justice activist and therapist/owner of her own practice Amy Williams Wellness and the author of Love catches up with Wanda Petunia and other books in the Wanda adventure book series including Wanda Petunia Hearts Love on self-love, I am Wanda… I Color My World with Love – an affirmation coloring book, Wanda Petunia’s Eternal Love – about pet loss, and Good-Bye Eye – about the loss of body parts. There’s also a Wanda Petunia Passport journal. She also has a podcast called “The Wanda Petunia Love Podcast.”
Amy is an only child, who grew up with a special affection for animals. Originally, she wanted to be a veterinarian. But due to her great love of chemistry, she eventually trained as a mental therapist instead.
Amy has been a student of The Artist’s Way, and creativity has been an important healing practice. When Amy was a young mom of two young boys, the imaginary friend Wanda Petunia appeared in Amy’s imagination. The first adventure story arrived with wisdom on how to transform hurts in a way that feels genuine.
Through her Wanda’s adventure stories, Amy has shared empowering and inspiring messages with others to help them find self-love and sharing love.
Amy loves making zines, riding her bicycle, recycling, spending time with loved ones, growing plants of all kinds, practicing French and ukulele, and hiking outdoors. She especially loves sharing Wanda Petunia wisdom.
Other Praise for the Books
“If you are being called to love, Wanda will surely give you the courage to open your heart.”
– Aila Accad, RN, author of the best selling book The Call of the Soul: A Path to Knowing Your True Self and Your Life’s Purpose
“Wanda Petunia is a fun, irreverent guide through the practice of self-love. She’s as mischievous as Eloise from Eloise at the Plaza but with the heart of Wilbur from Charlotte’s Web.”
– Emily Bennington, author of Who Says It’s a Man’s World: The Girls’ Guide to Corporate Domination
Connect with Charlotte Readers Podcast:
One Stop Link Here to listen and connect with the podcast.
Get Free E-Book Here by host Landis Wade when you sign up for the Newsletter
This free e-book is the first book in the Christmas Courtroom trilogy, books that combine the humor of My Cousin Vinny with the hope of Miracle on 34th Street. The third book in the trilogy won the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Award in the Holiday Category. Learn more about the books Here.
Explore Our Patreon Page Here and if you help us help authors give voice to their written words on Patreon, we provide exclusive and extra free content with an exclusive podcast feed.
Deal for Audiobooks:
Libro.fm makes it easy to buy audiobooks and support independent book stores at the same time. Listeners can use the above promo code to get two audiobooks for the price of one upon joining Libro.fm at the $14.99 monthly membership level.
When we use that code and join Libro.fm, we can choose from more than 150,000 audiobooks, including New York Times best sellers and recommendations from booksellers around the country. With Libro.fm you’ll get the same audiobooks, at the same price as the largest audiobook company out there (you know the name), but we’ll be part of a much different story, one that supports community, because we can designate our favorite independent book store when we sign up and the store benefits from every monthly membership charge and every purchase. Kudos to Libro.fm for making it easy for audiobook listeners to support independent book stores. If you’d like to give it a try and feel good about supporting local when you do, plug in the promo code when you sign up at Libro.fm and let us know how you like the service.
Please Visit and Support Our Lead Sponsors:
Park Road Books is the oldest and only independent book store in Charlotte, conveniently located in Park Road Shopping Center.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is a connector of readers, leaders and learners, with 20 locations and a 24 hour online presence.
Meet Our Networks:
Queen City Podcast Network is a carefully selected collection of more than two dozen podcasts produced in and centering around Charlotte, North Carolina focused on news, non-profits, entertainment, literature, sports, food, culture, health and wellness, and comedy.
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network is an international digital media corporation comprised of more than two dozen radio talk shows, podcasts, & book reviewers interested in speaking to writers in all genres and other creative people.
Meet Our Team:
Learn About Our Social Media Team – Social Grit Marketing
Learn About Our Publicity Manager – Spellbound Public Relations
Visit Our Recording Studios:
Learn about Our In-Person Recording Studio – Advent Coworking
Learn about Our Remote Recording Studio – Squadcast
Thank you for listening!