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Amy Orrell

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance

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Amy grew up in a family of artists and writers where discussions about dragons and leprechauns flowed into debates on the existence of extraterrestrial life or the probability of time travel.

Painting was Amy’s first artistic calling — her artworks focused on narrative art — but the complexity of the stories she wanted to tell demanded something more, and naturally led her to writing.

Amy likes to write thought-provoking science fiction, fantasy and thrillers, delving into her characters’ emotional lives whilst delivering fast-paced thrills, twists, and turns.

In pursuit of balance, Amy also writes Motherland meets Bridget Jones style rom-coms, because it’s important to laugh, even if it’s at yourself.

Amy lives in Norwich, in the East of Engl ...more

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Legendborn (The Legendborn Cycle, #1)

by Tracy Deonn (Goodreads Author)

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Juice

by Tim Winton

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History's Heroines

by Heidi Wirth (Goodreads Author)

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Amy Orrell said: " This book is bursting with information, fun facts and colourful illustrations - fantastic for inspiring young historians! As a home-schooling mum, it's a great resource, covering some well-known, and many lesser-known but equally inspiring female his ...more "

Jul 15, 2025 08:13AM · see review

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