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Hi! I write contemporary books for kids and teens and anyone who loves adventure, nature, laughter and a bit of magic. Coming in 2026: MONSTER DOWN DEEP, a middle grade adventure and A HOUSE WITH NO DOOR, a picture book about the harvest holiday of Sukkot. For news, giveaways and sneak peeks, sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.amydominy.com/newsletter. Thanks for following me here! ...more

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Amy Fellner Dominy Thanks for your question, Ariel. There is a sense of romanticism in our culture about these issues. I'm not sure where it comes from, but I actually t…moreThanks for your question, Ariel. There is a sense of romanticism in our culture about these issues. I'm not sure where it comes from, but I actually think realistic young adult novels today are changing that. I can't speak to every book, of course, but I've read many novels that show a grittier, more realistic vision of addiction, and mental illness. I can tell you that for me, personally, one of my goals while writing DIE FOR YOU was to address the type of romanticization you're asking about. I wanted to strip the romanticism from the idea of "dying for love." I wanted to show it for what it is: manipulation and emotional abuse. I hope that answers your question. Best, Amy(less)
Amy Fellner Dominy Hi Christine. Thanks for thinking of me. I think you mean the list of books by Jewish authors? Yes, I'd love to be listed there, as well. :)
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Hi Christine. Thanks for thinking of me. I think you mean the list of books by Jewish authors? Yes, I'd love to be listed there, as well. :)
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Wheels Are in Motion

Welcome to October’s Newsletter Update. This month: From Manuscript to Book. 

When I get asked what happens to my manuscript after I send off the final copy edits, I generally nod wisely and murmur, “the wheels are in motion.”

I have no idea what those wheels are.

For me, it’s one of the joys of having someone else publish my book. I don’t have to know. It’s like a hot dog. Do we really want to k

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“What do dreams matter if you lose yourself along the way?”
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“Anyone who thinks this world is without magic, hasn't been to a library.”
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Gary Revel Thank you AMY:

It's great to have you as a friend. My memoir, TO LIVE OR MAYBE NOT is now at Barnes and Noble.

It includes details of my birth in Alabama, youth, high school-Holmes County High School, US Navy Service, music-Hollywood, Memphis, Nashville, Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Investigation, recording and releasing the single record THEY SLEW THE DREAMER about the MLK assassination.

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