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Amanda Tero

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Amanda Tero grew up attending a one room school with her eleven siblings—and loved it! She also fell in love with reading to the point her mom withheld her books to get her to do her chores. That love of reading turned into a love of writing YA fiction.

Amanda is a music teacher by day and a literary guide by night, creating stories that whisk readers off to new eras and introduce them to heroic but flawed characters that live out their faith in astonishing ways.

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Amanda Tero I enjoy being able to share what God has helped to learn in stories. If I had narrow it down to what's "best," probably the excitement of seeing how G…moreI enjoy being able to share what God has helped to learn in stories. If I had narrow it down to what's "best," probably the excitement of seeing how God provides the ideas I need and brings a story to completion. :)(less)
Amanda Tero I design all of my own book covers using Photoshop Elements 10 (I know there are programs out there specifically for graphics design, but it's what I …moreI design all of my own book covers using Photoshop Elements 10 (I know there are programs out there specifically for graphics design, but it's what I have). I like using a few images and putting them together (the eraser tool is fantastic!) to create one-of-a-kind covers. Feel free to ask more in depth questions. :) I'm willing to answer in more detail.(less)
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A Sweet Cinderella Retelling

A Sweet Cinderella Retelling: Night of Dance by Erin Halbmaier

This was a sweet Cinderella retelling. It has all of the Cinderella elements you love: snobby step-sisters, a mean step-mother, a twist of a kindly neighbor for the godmother, and a prince who figures out a plan to not be the prince at his own ball.

There was only hints of magic. It was a clean romance with a sweet kiss. It set up the couple nicely for their novel

I would hand this book to a teen wh

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I must be on an Alaskan suspense kick the last few months, because I keep ending up reading different series.

This one took a little bit to get into, but was a fascinating read. It definitely showcases some behind the scenes workers I had never consid
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I absolutely loved this one! I’m appreciating how creative and different each of these books has been so far, and putting twins into the mix was definitely a nice touch.

This gave a very good yet sobering look at the Salem Witch trials and a fun story
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I was hooked from the first minute of this book! Vanessa Kelly did an amazing job diving into Emma’s world, and all of the characters felt authentic.

It was a very slow and rambly read, though, and I’ll confess that I almost put it down because I wasn
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This one read differently for a Jaime Jo Wright book. If you’ve been on the fence, wondering if she’s too creepy for you, this is a good one to try. There are a few semi-creepy scenes, but nothing like her other books.

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This was such a good read and perfect for the start of a new year.

I feel like saying, “Just read it” because there are so many great themes in this book, it’s hard to remember them all.

I highlighted SO much and will be referencing them for sure!

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“It is impossible for one to show love unless he has accepted love.”
Amanda Tero, Journey to Love: Marie's Journey, 1901
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“There comes a point in our lives when we must decide for ourselves. Will we surrender to the God of the universe and place our trust in Him as our God, or will we fight against Him?”
Amanda Tero, Quest for Leviathan
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“I prayed the Lord would bring you home alive. That He would reveal to you the greatness of His plans above your own.”
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“Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one hundred worshipers met together, each one looking away to Christ, are in heart nearer to each other than they could possibly be, were they to become 'unity' conscious and turn their eyes away from God to strive for closer fellowship.”
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“No.” Elizabeth shook her head. Resolution seeped through her, as powerful as adrenaline. “No one can command my convictions. They are mine, given to me by God and meant for my life’s journey. You can destroy my possessions, but you cannot take what is in my heart.”
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“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
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Shantelle Thank you for the friend request, Amanda! :)


Amanda Tero Olivia wrote: "Thank you for the friend request :)"

And thanks for reviewing my stories. :) :)


Olivia Thank you for the friend request :)


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