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Amy Orrell

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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.

Amy lives in Norwich, in the East of Engl
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Amy Orrell I would travel to Lyra's Oxford, from Philip Pullman's, His Dark Materials trilogy, so that I could meet my daemon!…moreI would travel to Lyra's Oxford, from Philip Pullman's, His Dark Materials trilogy, so that I could meet my daemon!(less)
Amy Orrell I have more than one writing project on the go at the same time. Being able to jump between them allows me to keep writing on something if I get a bit…moreI have more than one writing project on the go at the same time. Being able to jump between them allows me to keep writing on something if I get a bit stuck. I'm a natural pantser, so a bit of time out from one project is often just what I need for the next part of the story to present itself!(less)
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The Night Ship is a post-apocalyptic horror novel, written by Alex Woodroe, published by Flame Tree Press. A story that not only explores the aftermath of an apocalyptic event from the perspective of the survivors str" Read more of this review »
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"The Drowned Heir is a maritime fantasy novella written by Jennifer R. Donohue which I've read as part of the SFINCS' semifinals. An interesting proposal full of imagery and which stands out with its use of a prose that borders the lyrical, and the wa" Read more of this review »
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I knew, almost as soon as I began reading, that this book will stay with me for a long time. A beautiful book, Body and Soul is a post-apocalyptic science fiction tale with a literary bent. Through the eyes of Calvin, a young nomad traveller, Andrew ...more
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A perfect read to start the year - fast paced, action packed, yet thought provoking too. This tale of redemption, for an eclectic cast of characters, has me looking forward to the next in the series.
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