I KNOW HOW THIS BOOK ENDS PODCAST Book IV
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SAME GREAT SHOW
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After spending thirteen years as a corporate litigator in New York City, I left to write and advocate for working women, and eventually women entrepreneurs, as VP, Community & Designer Relations for ShopFunder LLC.
My first novel, "Lemongrass Hope," debuted in October 2014, as an Amazon best-seller (Romance/Fantasy and Romance/Time Travel) and now I'm a full-time writer, even though it looks like I'm eavesdropping on people at the local coffee shop. Just kidding, I am eavesdropping.
My sophomore novel, "Secrets of Worry Dolls," released in 2016 and was named a Bronze Winner in the INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards (Multi-cultural Category) (YAY!) My third novel, "The Truth About Thea," (2017), is a Francis Ford Coppola Books & Bottles inaugural pick, and a National Indie Excellence Award Winner (Legal Thriller). My fourth novel, "Why We Lie" (2019) has been featured by Publisher's Weekly, Booktrib and more. My fifth novel, "I Know How This Ends" (2020) has been called "Perfect for fans of THIS IS US" by BookTrib and Foreword Reviews said "its density evokes Dickens." (Gasp.)
The Riversedge Law Club Series is my newest project and the first two books - IN HER DEFENSE and BARR NONE - are available now!
I also have a non-fiction book published by the American Bar Association called "Lawyer Interrupted" - a how-to guide for leaving the practice of law - something about half of all lawyers want to do. Who knew?
I am the Past President of the Women's Fiction Writers Association, and a proud member of the TALL POPPY WRITERS - a community whose tagline says it all: "Bright Authors, Smart Readers, Good Books." Come hang out with Tall Poppy Writers and Readers in our amazing online book community called BLOOM.
I am a frequent speaker across the country, a 2018 Writer-In-Residence at Ms.-JD.org (& recipient of their 2019 "Road Less Traveled Award") and a faculty member of the Drexel University MFA Program in Creative Writing. My home base is Reading, Pennsylvania. (pronounced RED-DING, but still, perfect, no?)
I am eternally grateful for my family, my friends, and the recent research confirming that large amounts of coffee are indeed good for you (& me!)
xo
My name is Amy and I am an author, a writer, a lawyer, and a mother of three.
Which tells you everything.
And nothing at all.
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USA TODAY BESTSELLING Author Tif Marcelo asks “What If?”
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Debut Novelist Megan Tady is in SUPER BLOOM
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Hannah Mary McKinnon’s Best (and Darkest!) Novel Yet - Never Coming Home
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Priscilla Oliveras - An Overnight Success, 26 Years In the Making
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Priscilla Oliveras
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Debut Author T.M. Blanchet - on Flipping the Narrative in Herrick’s End
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Bestselling Historical Fiction Writer, Eliza Knight, Talks About Where the History Ends and the Fiction Begins
In one of our favorite conversations, Amy dishes with bestselling author, Eliza Knight, about a surprising early career which foreshadowed her later life as a historical fiction writer. Eliza explains how she came to be interested in the Mitford Sisters, and Nancy in particular, and reveals some secrets about a character from her recent release - THE MAYFAIR BOOKSHOP - who ended up on the cutting room floor and why. Plus! Get a sneak peek about what’s up next for Eliza (and friends!)
Eliza Knight’s Website, Twitter and Instagram
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E. Lockhart - The truth behind the Family of Liars
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IN HER DEFENSE - LAUNCH DAY EPISODE
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Thank you to early reviewers for your questions about IN HER DEFENSE!
Jeremy Stewart
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MARISA GOTHIE
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Amanda
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Find out the real life (and behind the scenes) inspiration for this novel, and more!
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Aimie K. Runyan, Author of The School for German Brides, on Choice, Evil, and How the Story Really Ends
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Aimie Runyan’s Website, Twitter and Instagram
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Denny S. Bryce: Choreography On and Off the Page - From Professional Dancer to Novelist
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Denny S. Bryce’s Website, Twitter and Instagram
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Behind The Scenes of Audible’s Latest Original: Young Rich Widows
The authors behind Audible’s latest much buzzed about original - Young Rich Widows - in their first interview about the campy thriller set in 1980’s Providence Rhode Island where 4 partners of a prominent, mafia-affiliated law firm have been killed in a private plane crash. Their widows are forced to band together to discover what really happened. Enter the fun and talented storytellers behind the widows’ voices: bestselling authors - Kimberly Belle, Layne Fargo, Cate Holahan, Vanessa Lillie. Don’t miss this peek behind the curtain of a unique and edge-of-your-seat new audio novel!
Young Rich Widows
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Kimberly Brock - On Story and Truth, and Which One Matters More
Kimberly Brock, describes how she went from the kid who talked too much in class, to an award-winning author. Pointing to her Southern roots, Brock talks about the many ways she discovered the tradition of story-telling, including the desire to uncover the missing parts. A desire that eventually led to the writing of Brock’s newly released: The Lost Book of Elizabeth Dare. Amy and Kimberly dish about a fateful lunch a few years back in the Albuquerque airport in which they both shared some big secrets that became books. Plus! A fascinating look at the history of the Dare Stones, a deep dive into what it means to write imaginative historical fiction, women’s lost stories, and more!
Kimberly Brock’s Website, Twitter and Instagram
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Gina Sorell - On Perspective, Re-Imagining, and Moving Forward When the Bottom Drops Out
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Real Talk With Bestselling Author Erika Robuck: Nice Rejections, Inspirational Dreams, and Redemption
Bestselling Historical Fiction Author, Erika Robuck talks about her fascinating journey from self-published to traditionally published (and back again!) including how Hemingway came to her in a dream to help direct her publishing journey. It was a dream that also inspired in part her most recent novel, SISTERS OF NIGHT AND FOG, as well as struggle and rejections that Erika opens up about in real unsanitized talk about the publishing biz and the stories behind her stories. Ultimately, Robuck decided to write about women in history who are not famous wives … but rather are famous in their own right - find out why! (And get a sneak peek into her next book!)
Erika Robuck’s Website, Twitter and Instagram
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Open the Window, A New Serial Fiction Podcast Created and Narrated By Suspense Author, Kelly Simmons
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A Conversation with Jacquelyn Mitchard - 25 Years After She Helped Launch Oprah’s Book Club
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Getting Personal with Kathleen Stone - Author of They Called Us Girls
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Lisa Barr - Art in the Time of War
Award-Winning Author, Lisa Barr, talks about why her books all contain a unique thread of “art,” including the latest release: Woman On Fire about Nazi-looted art. We talk about the breaking news that actress Sharon Stone has optioned Woman On Fire, and is set to produce and star in the film adaptation, and where Lisa was when she got the incredible news. We talk also about the importance of story-telling during times of tragedy and war - about the importance of story-telling ESPECIALLY during these times.
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