Amanda Marin's Blog

What do you get when you mix 20 novel-length fairytale retellings, 99 pennies, and a children's charity? You get my next big, bookish project:
Enchanted Kingdoms: A Limited Edition Twisted Fairytale Anthology! I'm thrilled to announce that I have a novel that will be included in this anthology, which releases in February 2021 and is now available for preorder through Barnes & Noble. The collection is being published in joint effort between The Enchanted Quill Press and Dragon Realm Press, and--the best part of all--100% of the proceeds are going to Puzzle Peace United, a charity for autistic children! Why are we doing this? Because everyone deserves a fairy godmother!

My book for the anthology is a retelling of The Wizard of Oz... My version will draw inspiration from Greek mythology, complete with guest appearances from a deity or two, plenty of extraordinary creatures, and a romance that I hope make your heart melt (watch out, Tin Man!). I can't wait to share more with you in the coming months. 💞

In the meantime, you can preorder Enchanted Kingdoms on Nook from Barnes and Noble and receive a FREE cookbook inspired by the collection right now!

For more details and to claim your cookbook, visit: www.enchantedquillpress.com/enchanted...

It's official: Sky to Sea, the sequel to North to Nara, is out in the world! And like a nervous new parent, I've lost my fair share of sleep watching over this baby. Now, she's all grown up and ready to leave the nest, and my fingers are crossed she'll succeed!

To celebrate, I'm running a giveaway for those who purchase Sky to Sea by Jan. 31. Simply email order confirmation to contact@amandamarinwrites.com to receive digital swag including a lovely print-at-home bookmark, word search, and short deleted scene. Plus, there will be one grand prize winner chosen at random to win a silver-toned Alex and Ani "Paper Hearts" 4-bracelet! Wow! Pop by my Facebook page for full details!

In the meantime, happy reading!

I'm so excited to have a novella included in this fun digital box set, Academy of Magic, released today by Enchanted Quill Press! My story is a YA paranormal with romantic elements called The School of Nine. Here's a quick summary:

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Flunking out of Brightling Academy—a prestigious finishing school for Muses-in-training—isn’t an option for Bianca Harper. But if she doesn’t master Poise and Charm or stop tripping over her ballgown, failure is inevitable. Then he shows up: Sebastian Greenbriar, the first male student to walk through Brightling’s halls in decades. For extra credit, Bianca agrees to help him settle in—even though putting up with his self-absorbed attitude feels more like a punishment than a chance at redemption.

But just as Bianca begins to make good, she discovers an even bigger problem lurking in the shadows. As foretold by ancients, the Well of Imagination—the force from which Muses draw their powers to inspire—is running dry, threatening the future of Muse-kind and the beauty they bring into the world. Sebastian’s connection to this danger is impossible to overlook, but when he isn’t who or what he claims, can Bianca rely on him to help her stop the impending darkness?
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It's a fun and diverse collection with a little something for everyone! I truly hope you'll check it out!

xo

A few months ago, I nervously sent off my submission to the 2019 NJ Golden Leaf contest: printed and signed copies of my first published novel, North to Nara. Finding a category for North to fit in was a challenge--but the kind organizers of the contest helped me find a place: the Best First Book category. After months of trying--but not quite succeeding--to avoid obsessing about how North might fair, I'm thrilled to share that the novel is a finalist in its category! Winners won't be announced until October, but regardless what happens, this is a huge honor that I didn't expect, and I'm so grateful to the NJ Romance Writers; my publisher (Inkspell); and all the friends, family, and readers who have supported me on this journey! xo

It's been a wild 18 months from idea to publication for North to Nara, and now my "book baby" is out in the world, available at Amazon, Kobo, B&N, Apple Books, and Google Play! To celebrate, I'm running another giveaway, now through April 10, 2019. Details are pinned to my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/amandamarinw...

XO!

Today's the "official" cover reveal for North to Nara on my social media--hooray! :) To celebrate, I'm giving away one silver Alex and Ani Compass bracelet (trust me, it’s adorable!).

Details on how to enter for a chance to win are pinned to the top of my Facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/amandamarinwrites

The publication date for North to Nara (Crimson Sash, Book 1) has been set--and I'm very excited. I'll be celebrating with an official cover reveal on February 20, 2019, and a blog tour beginning on March 20, 2019... Along with giveaways, teasers, and more. Can't wait to unleash these amazing characters! <3