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Amy Orrell

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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
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Amy Orrell I would travel to Lyra's Oxford, from Philip Pullman's, His Dark Materials trilogy, so that I could meet my daemon!…moreI would travel to Lyra's Oxford, from Philip Pullman's, His Dark Materials trilogy, so that I could meet my daemon!(less)
Amy Orrell I have more than one writing project on the go at the same time. Being able to jump between them allows me to keep writing on something if I get a bit…moreI have more than one writing project on the go at the same time. Being able to jump between them allows me to keep writing on something if I get a bit stuck. I'm a natural pantser, so a bit of time out from one project is often just what I need for the next part of the story to present itself!(less)
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