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Amber Garza

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Amber Garza has had a passion for the written word since she was a child making books out of notebook paper and staples. Her hobbies include reading and singing. Coffee and wine are her drinks of choice (not necessarily in that order). She writes while blaring music, and talks about her characters like they're real people. She lives with her husband and two kids in Folsom, California, which is also home to another Amber Garza. ...more

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Amber Garza Sorry for the delay here. I haven't logged on to GR in awhile. A mystery in my own life that did become a book was the fact that there is another Ambe…moreSorry for the delay here. I haven't logged on to GR in awhile. A mystery in my own life that did become a book was the fact that there is another Amber Garza in my town. That was the catalyst for me writing WHEN I WAS YOU. (less)
Amber Garza I apologize. It's been so long since I logged on to Goodreads. I'm Not in the Band is a standalone. Thank you for reading!…moreI apologize. It's been so long since I logged on to Goodreads. I'm Not in the Band is a standalone. Thank you for reading!(less)
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How self publishing led to a six-figure deal with a Big-5 publisher

I wrote my first novel in 2005 and shortly after finishing it I began querying agents. This began more than a decades-long journey of submissions and rejections. Along the way, though, I received a lot of positive feedback and helpful critiques. I honed my craft. Networked. Went to conferences. Joined forums. And, all the while, I kept writing. And I kept dreaming. Dreaming of that coveted book de Read more of this blog post »
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The idea for this novel first came to me over twenty years ago when I was a new mom, living off exhaustion and hunger, feeling as if I was nothing more than a conduit for my children. One day when I read The Giving Tree by Shell Silverstein to my kid ...more
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"I thought this was really a good fast read with pretty decent character development. I got it at dollar tree and often my finds there are iust okay. This was a gem!"
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"This book was absolutely insane and unhinged in the best way!! Sooo weird and creepy and definitely unique "
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“Leaning forward he placed his lips over hers. She told herself he was breathing life into her, but the truth was he'd always been sucking it out, slowly, one breath at a time. - From ENGRAVED”
Amber Garza

“I’ve kissed so many girls, but nothing has ever felt like this. Nothing has ever felt so right and pure; so meant to be. I want to be the only person she ever kisses. I want to be the only person she ever loves like this.”
Amber Garza, Falling to Pieces

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“Leaning forward he placed his lips over hers. She told herself he was breathing life into her, but the truth was he'd always been sucking it out, slowly, one breath at a time. - From ENGRAVED”
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“Love ambushed you, it lay in wait, dormant for days or years. It was the red thread, the peach stone, the kiss, the forgiveness. It came after you, it escaped you, it was invisible, it was everything.”
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message 14: by April

April Miller Hi Amber!

Its been a long time! I hope you are doing well! Just wanted to drop in and say hello! :)


message 13: by Mitsy (last edited Oct 20, 2014 07:18AM)

Mitsy Amber,

Thank you for being my Goodreads friend. I've read another one of your books, Engraved, and love it. Thank you.

Mitsy


message 12: by Amber

Amber Garza Lucinda wrote: "Dear Amber,
I would like to thank you so much for being my friend here on GoodReads and for acepting the request. I apsolutely loved reading Shiver and i look forward to reading more of your books,..."


Thank you so much Lucinda! I'm glad you enjoyed Shiver!! If you would like to be added to my mailing list and find out about new releases etc, do so here:
http://eepurl.com/sp8Q9
I'm glad to be your friend!


message 11: by L

L Dear Amber,
I would like to thank you so much for being my friend here on GoodReads and for acepting the request. I apsolutely loved reading Shiver and i look forward to reading more of your books, in the most increadible YA series ever!!
Kind Regards
Lucinda x


message 10: by Marsha

Marsha Hubler Amber, thanks for friending me on Goodreads. Although Amish fiction doesn't seem to be your forte, you might like my LOVES OF SNYDER COUNTY series. Also, I'm the author of the best-selling KEYSTONE STABLES SERIES for girls 10 and older. Have a great Thanksgiving.


DeAnna Kinney Oh, in that case, you're forgiven, haha. I look forward to reading it.


message 8: by Amber

Amber Garza DeAnna wrote: "Amber girl, another book? You are on fire!!! You need to slow down. You're making the rest of us look bad, haha. Just kidding. Keep up the good work. I look forward to reading them all."

Ha! No Glimmer is just a short story- a very short teaser story that is a prequel to Dazzle.


DeAnna Kinney Amber girl, another book? You are on fire!!! You need to slow down. You're making the rest of us look bad, haha. Just kidding. Keep up the good work. I look forward to reading them all.


message 6: by April

April Miller Hi Amber! I am doing well thanks! How are you? I hope things are going great! Looking forward to reading more of your books! :)


message 5: by Amber (last edited Aug 06, 2012 01:56PM)

Amber Garza Crystal wrote: "Thanks for the add! Really enjoyed Prowl and looking forward to the next installments :)"

I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you so much for the great review!


message 4: by Amber

Amber Garza Amy wrote: "Hi, Amber! Thanks for the add :D Your books sound amazing! Congratulations on your first public reading. You'll have to give me some tips!"

Thanks Amy! I've heard great things about your books as well. Can't wait to read them....


message 3: by Amy

Amy Bartol Hi, Amber! Thanks for the add :D Your books sound amazing! Congratulations on your first public reading. You'll have to give me some tips!


message 2: by Amber

Amber Garza Taznim wrote: "hi Amber,
thanks for the add,can't wait to read your books,all the best to you!!!"


Thanks Taznim,
PROWL is free on kindle just today so if you're planning to get it today is the perfect time! :)


Tasneem hi Amber,
thanks for the add,can't wait to read your books,all the best to you!!!


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