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Amanda T. Martin
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Amanda T. Martin

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The United Kingdom
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WriterMummy

Genre
Romance, Young Adult, Fantasy

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August 2012

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Amanda Martin was born in Hertfordshire, England. After graduating with first class honours from Leeds University she wandered around the world trying to find her place in it. She tried various roles, in England and New Zealand, including Bar Manager, Marketing Manager, Consultant and Artist, before deciding that Writer/Mummy best summed her up.

She lives in Northamptonshire with her husband, two children and labradoodle Kara and can mostly be found at http://writermummy.wordpress.com

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Amanda T. Martin I usually shift writer's block by walking the dog. The combination of fresh air, green fields, bubbling brook and walking pace frees up blockages in m…moreI usually shift writer's block by walking the dog. The combination of fresh air, green fields, bubbling brook and walking pace frees up blockages in my mind.(less)
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Amanda T. Martin The best thing about being a writer is creating worlds with only words. I take 26 letters and create characters who live and breathe and refuse to do …moreThe best thing about being a writer is creating worlds with only words. I take 26 letters and create characters who live and breathe and refuse to do what I tell them.
Stories help us make sense of the world and I feel privileged to be a part of that. Of course the endless coffee and cake and being able to work in my pyjamas is good too.(less)
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Baby Blues and Wedding Shoes
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Just a cold

It’s just a cold, why are you making so much fuss? 

I think this every time anyone in my family is ill. And then I’m ill, and I remember this is a neurotypical view of the world.

When you’re ruled by sensory difficulties, executive dysfunction, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), it’s never just a cold.

Your body stops bodying properly. It feels wrong. There’s new pain to process and you’re hy

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Series by Amanda T. Martin

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Amanda’s Quotes

Virginia Woolf
“One must own that there are certain books which can be read without the mind and without the heart, but still with considerable enjoyment.”
― Virginia Woolf, The Common Reader
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Katharine Hepburn
“If you obey all of the rules, you miss all of the fun.”
― Katharine Hepburn
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Rachel Carson
“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.”
― Rachel Carson
tags: destruction, ecology, reality, universe, wonder
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J.R.R. Tolkien
“Not all those who wander are lost.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
tags: bilbo, journey, lost, quest, travel, wander
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Scott Dikkers
“Be sure to lie to your kids about the benevolent, all-seeing Santa Claus. It will prepare them for an adulthood of believing in God.”
― Scott Dikkers, You Are Worthless: Depressing Nuggets of Wisdom Sure to Ruin Your Day
tags: advice, atheism, childhood, humor, kids, parenting, religion, santa
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message 2: by Amanda
Oct 19, 2014 07:01AM

Amanda Christine wrote: "Amanda I was wondering if you can autograph all of your books for me please"

Hi Christine
Of course, do you mean kindle or paperback books?

Amanda


message 1: by Christine
Oct 19, 2014 05:16AM

Christine Hatfield Amanda I was wondering if you can autograph all of your books for me please


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