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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.

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A Fledgling Abiba

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Washed Up is feel good contemporary romcom and love-letter to the island of Herm - it's impossible to read this and not want to visit the location as a result! Windswept, sun-bleached Herm is a perfect setting for this opposites-attract romance, whic ...more
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A beautifully crafted and powerful collection of interwoven short stories. Greyskin - a speculative interpretation of settler colonialism in North America - was at times disturbing, other times moving, and always compelling. The threads and character ...more
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