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Amber M. Kestner

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Amber M. Kestner is a West Virginian author who specializes in sapphic romance. Since publishing her debut, Jana & Angel: A Girl For Her Series, Volume 1, in 2016, she has built a growing body of work centered on love, identity, and connection between women.

A writer since her pre-teen years, she began on AllPoetry and StoryWrite before making Wattpad her home for many years. She now shares her work on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Her stories explore coming out, true love, and friendship, blending clean to mature romance with touches of fantasy and emotionally driven storytelling.

She lives in Sutton, West Virginia, with her husband, Larry, and is a proud mother.

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Amber M. Kestner I haven't read a single Stephen King book in my life. I am still unsure if I want to read Fairy Tale by him.…moreI haven't read a single Stephen King book in my life. I am still unsure if I want to read Fairy Tale by him.(less)
Amber M. Kestner I have never actually plotted my books. I just write whatever stories come to mind. For example: She's My Kind Of Country was made out of pure imagina…moreI have never actually plotted my books. I just write whatever stories come to mind. For example: She's My Kind Of Country was made out of pure imagination and it flowed with my thoughts of how it should be. (less)
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Two Months Of Self Reflect

I know I didn't make a blog for the whole month of May. Surprised! I can disappear. 

Here is where I'm at as a Writer and Author stand point:

I will write my Series' for AO3 then it will be my decision whether I do publish the continuation of them. Because as an Indie Author, I have rights and choices. 

I'm still considering stand alones whether Novella or Novel length for Publishing...my choices aga

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“Okay, listen to me one more time. I find you very beautiful, and I'm not going to be some guy who leaves you hanging like that idiot did yesterday evening. I am willing to show you what a real woman can do to please you in every way."

Jana stood they're just looking at Angel dumbstruck, unsure what to say. She just thought of what to say next, but nothing came to words. Jana sat on the couch without a word. Angel sat next to her.

"I am sorry for being so honest with you. But since I met you yesterday evening, I just can't and won't let my feelings go without knowing." She sighed. She just wished Jana could feel the same about her as she did about Jana.

Jana looked at Angel. Her eyes were full of questions.

"Why me? Out of all the women in this world, you choose me. I'm nothing compared to anyone else and my best friend Destiny has the life I want and crave for."

Angel smiled and hugged Jana. She didn’t try to leave her embrace. Angel counted that as a small win.

"That is where you are blind on. Women that are friends or couples can have all that as well. Please, just give me a chance to show you and will go from there."

Jana took a deep breath looking down at her hands. She was still deciding if she should accept Angel’s suggestion.

"Are you sure about this? I mean we just met, and I am not sure what to think of all this? I wouldn't even know what to tell anyone that knows me?"

Angel placed a finger over Jana's lips responding,

"We can keep it hidden, do you agree? I just want what is best for you and me, for us. I have never been attracted to a straight woman before, but you took my breath away.”
Amber M. Kestner, Jana & Angel Volume 1

“She struggled against him and then kicked him with her knee, right between his legs. He won’t be treating her like this. Bastard. There was a fury inside her, that made her disliking of guys even bigger.
He stumbled back, his hand loosening his trip. His face is twisted in pain, and he was completely out of the breath. Angel felt satisfaction. He deserved that.
"How about this, you ignorant asshole! Keep your hands off of me and leave me alone!" she spat at his face. She barely held back, to not kick him again.”
Amber M. Kestner, Jana & Angel Volume 1

“I walked up to her, shoving her to the door, locking it as our lips collided. I felt my world spin as I remembered this from our college years. We made our way to the couch as she slipped her fingers to my back then slowly began unzipping my wedding gown.

Paige Kinsley”
Amber M. Kestner, A Secret Love Affair

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