Writing
Amy writes about current trends, motherhood, mental health, and literally seeing things that no one else can*.
*Psssst… she’s currently seeking literary agent representation for the projects listed below, specifically the completed 72k word upmarket memoir!
Memoir
A humorous and contemplative look at the the mess and moxie of motherhood and mental health, including how I discovered my own superpower in the thick of changing diapers well into my 40s.
For Fans of
Maggie Smith’s YOU COULD MAKE THIS PLACE BEAUTIFUL
Amy Griffin’s THE TELL
Sarah Hoover’s THE MOTHERLOAD
Stephanie Foo’s WHAT MY BONES KNOW
Status
Manuscript Completed, Pitching
Genre
Upmarket Memoir
Word Count
72k
Essay Collection
A continuation of the narrative built in the memoir above, this collection investigates the themes about finding unbridled strength in a new identity. It explores how our superpowers give us a new life, and how we hold both/and in our new powers while making sense of our enduring past.
For Fans of
Megan Stielstra’s WRONG WAY TO SAVE YOUR LIFE
Leslie Jamison’s SPLINTERS
Ross Gay’s THE BOOK OF DELIGHTS
Status
4/10 essays drafted, proposal complete
Genre
Literary nonfiction
The Things We Don’t Say
In a search for her own new identity, a young mother uncovers a treasure trove of family secrets, stemming back to her great-grandmother. This dual -timeline, dual-POV story asks what drives us to keep some family histories hidden, and the fallout after it comes to light - even decades later.
For Fans of
Book 1
Book
And so many more
Status
Proposal in progress
Genre
Upmarket Fiction
Children’s Picture Book Series
What happens when our bodies can’t hold the big emotions we have? For two elementary school-aged kids, they find they shapeshift into a new creature and have to figure out how to find a resolution to be themselves again.
For Fans of
Peter Brown’s THE WILD ROBOT
Jory John’s THE BAD SEED
Status
Proposal in progress
Genre
Picture Book series
Amy’s Latest Work & Press
Amy’s writing has appeared in Forbes, INC Magazine, NBC’s TODAY.com, The Washington Post, and The Seattle Times, among other outlets.
Here’s where she’s been recently:
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The Opportunity & Impact of Investing
Read more of Amy’s coverage of the annual Women of Worth conference in NYC.
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The Courage Effect Podcast
Amy – who’s living in her “why not?” moment – talks about how powerful the act of storytelling can be, and how vital it is for us to not only share narratives broadly but bring others along to do the same.
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In a Pandemic Holiday, Women Still Do It All
Interviewed by The 19th, Amy provides a snapshot of the emotional labor of celebrating holidays within a global crisis.
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How To Be A Better Aunt
Interviewed by The New York Times, Amy provides a deeper look at connecting with long-distance family.
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An Unexpected Reaction
Amy recounts her emotional moments getting the first rounds of the Covid vaccine as a celebration of science and humanity.
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Tales of Getting The Shot
Interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Amy adds her voice to the global movement in getting vaccinated.