Author Event in San Antonio - June 29, 2024
On Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., I will be having a book signing event for Webster and Smithy at the Barnes & Noble (San Pedro)...
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Webster Name Games
As in my first book, Smithy, many of the character names in Webster were selected to reflect my interests or to impart a dual...
New Tik Tok Book Trailer for In the Shadow of the Skull
In the Shadow of the Skull is now on TikTok! Please check out the new book trailer by Katherine G71: https://www.tiktok.com/@katherineg66...
In the Shadow of the Skull Discounted on Smashwords for Read an EBook Week
Smashwords's 15th annual Read an EBook Week Sale is happening March 3-9, 2024. During this time, dozens of digital books will be...
In the Shadow of the Skull is a Rondo Award Nominee
I'm thrilled to share that In the Shadow of the Skull has been nominated for a Rondo Award for Best Classic Monster Fiction (Category 12...
Amanda Desiree's Creepiest Epistolary Novels on Shepherd.com
Are you looking for reading recommendations based on books you've read and loved--or recommended by authors whose works you've read and...
Smithy's Journey Continues!
Here we are again, Smithy and me, with another book to share. Despite what many people may think, Webster (released February 20, 2024) is...
Smithy Returns in 2024!
April of 2021 saw the publication of my novel Smithy, the story of a chimpanzee raised in a storied Newport, RI mansion who just might...
Amanda Desiree Returns to "Terror at Collinwood"
I recently had another opportunity to appear on Penny Dreadful's Dark Shadows-themed podcast Terror at Collinwood, this time with fellow...
In the Shadow of the Skull - Now in Paperback!
In the Shadow of the Skull is now available to purchase in paperback from your local book retailer or from amazon.com or...
In the Shadow of the Skull: Influences
Ninety years after the release of the iconic film, King Kong, I am releasing my own adaptation of the source material, filling in the...
In the Shadow of the Skull: Origins
People frequently want to know where an author gets their ideas. My own inspiration tends to come from things I read about or see in...
NaNoWriMo Interview with Amanda Desiree
NaNoWriMo 2023 may be over, but you can still prepare for next November, or for a writing project at any time of the year, by reviewing...
Guest Appearance on "Terror at Collinwood" Podcast
Recently I was given the opportunity to help spread some terror at Collinwood with horror hostess Penny Dreadful (aka Danielle Gelehrter)...
What is an Epistolary Novel, and Why Would Anybody Want to Write One?
Have you ever read an epistolary novel? First of all, what is an epistolary novel? The term "epistolary novel" refers to novels that take...
"Becoming Jane" in Los Angeles
If you are in the LA area, you have the opportunity to explore the exhibit "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall," which...
Do You Let the Facts Get in the Way of a Good Story?
Does it bother you when an author writes something in a story that you know to be factually incorrect? Do historical anachronisms or...
Amanda Desiree on "Discovered Wordsmiths" Podcast
In October of 2021, author S.A. Schneider invited me on his "Discovered Wordsmiths" podcast, which is devoted to first-time authors. The...
Smithy Recognized for Strong Female Characters
Inkshares's "Break the Bechdel" Syndicate, which recognizes strong female characters in fiction, has chosen Smithy as its December book...
Smithy Supports Chimpanzee Sanctuaries
Smithy was largely inspired by the stories of research apes. Now proceeds from the sale of the book are going to help support former...
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