Wanda Lou Willis is a folklore historian who specializes in Hoosier folktales and historic research. She has been a feature writer for the Indianapolis Star’s “Seniority Counts” section and has made regular appearances on WXIN-TV’s early-morning show. She taught folklore for 13 years through the continuing-education division of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and OASIS. A popular folklore presenter at schools, universities, libraries, and historical societies, Willis has received recognition from National Geographic Magazine and the Smithsonian Institution.