Author Archives: Amanda Brown

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD // 3 Bachelors Chasing Down a Vain Farmer-ess

This unassuming novel was lying on the top shelf of my mom’s guest room for many years. It took moving to California for me to kidnap Hardy’s masterpiece and decide that maybe I would eventually read it. It took another year before I finally read the back cover and WHOA NELLY—it got me immediately. AContinue reading “FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD // 3 Bachelors Chasing Down a Vain Farmer-ess”

The Story Behind Your Jewelry

Chick-fil-A taught me several things. One was how to make people feel seen by starting simple conversations. One of those things was (honestly) complimenting people on their outfits. And through this, I found the most fascinating conversation starter: complimenting people on their jewelry and asking about the story behind it. Here’s the thing: Jewelry takesContinue reading “The Story Behind Your Jewelry”

REBECCA // codependency, relatableness, moody mansion, and a rich husband

HAVE I TALKED ABOUT REBECCA ENOUGH ?????? My gosh, yes, I am obsessed with this book. I can’t quite explain it, except that it was so insightful and relatable and had this ominous tone that I couldn’t put my finger on. I had already watched the movie when it released on Netflix, not knowing itContinue reading “REBECCA // codependency, relatableness, moody mansion, and a rich husband”

i have a new favorite app…you’ll love it too!

I am a COLLAGE FIEND—I love paper and glue and stickers and paraphernalia. So the other day I was on Pinterest and found an app called Sequel and OH MY GOSH I LOVEEEEE THIS THING! You can use photos from pinterest and your phone to create collages, any collage, any collage at all. I’ve goneContinue reading “i have a new favorite app…you’ll love it too!”

My Next Novel: An Exploration of Being Told “You Can’t”

Words are powerful. There will always be those who deny this. There’s a whole rhyme about it: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. The Inspiration For a while, I let what people thought about me define who I was. WhenContinue reading “My Next Novel: An Exploration of Being Told “You Can’t””

celebrating 2 years in LA with a FREE e-book

I celebrated two years in LA last month, which is really no big deal EXCEPT the whole story of how I moved here is so innately tied to my faith. I thought that to celebrate (and also to do some design work because I miss doing book/magazine layout), I’d create a nice coffee-table type bookContinue reading “celebrating 2 years in LA with a FREE e-book”

i did a photo series inspired by my debut novel

Photography is a sweet solace for me, if not a bit chaotic. When I get an idea, I pull out my camera and begin snapping. I live by myself so I have to rely on my camera’s self-timer, which can be frustrating. I wouldn’t have it any other way, though. That frustration—that marriage between ideaContinue reading “i did a photo series inspired by my debut novel”