It's hard to believe, but the launch date for my new historical fiction novel, Rhodelia, is almost here! The book has been available for pre-order for a few weeks, but the official launch date is this Thursday, October 1st. It's so exciting to finally introduce readers to these characters who've existed only in my mind … Continue reading The Next Chapter: Time for a Book Tour
It's hard to believe, but very soon, I'll be celebrating the release of Rhodelia, my latest book baby. The official release date is October 1st, but there are SO MANY exciting things coming! For one, I'm getting ready to launch a super fun giveaway, so make sure you're subscribed to my blog (amybellamyauthor.com) and following … Continue reading Book Launch Coming Soon
Writing can be such a lonely endeavor. I remember feeling isolated when working on my first novel because a.) no one else knows what I’m thinking,b.) no one besides me knows who these characters are, and c.) no one can see how the plot will unfold. I felt like I was annoying my friends who … Continue reading Solo Writing Retreat: Making the Most of the Time
My mother is blessed with smooth skin, thanks to good genesand Oil of Olay. Despite hours in tobacco fields or laying out on a towel, the scent of Johnson’s baby oil lingering in the air, a pitcher of sun tea brewing nearby, she has always tanned gently,like a soft caramel. Growing up, I longed to … Continue reading Summer Sun: A Poem
When my book, Waverly: A Novel was chosen for the Owensboro Community and Technical College Common Reads program, my intention was to attend a live event on campus and share information about the book, answer questions, etc. Then, of course, the world as we know it came to a screeching halt in the spring of … Continue reading Exploring Waverly: Insights
It's been quite awhile since I've posted anything. Between recovering from a brain hemorrhage and documenting that journey in my last book, navigating a global pandemic, building a new house and moving, and life and work in general, writing unfortunately fell to the wayside. I have journaled faithfully over the past few years (including an … Continue reading Beginning Again
One of my best friends, Jeanette, attended the Serious Writers Boot Camp Conference with me in Nashville this past weekend. Oh my goodness! It was amazing! We had the best time catching up on the way there and back, brainstorming and making plans for our writing projects, meeting new friends and fellow authors, and learning … Continue reading Writing Boot Camp Conference
