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Amanda McNeil

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Born

in Springfield, Vermont, The United States

Website

http://opinionsofawolf.com/publications/

Genre

Fantasy, Science Fiction

Member Since

July 2011

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https://www.goodreads.com/gaialover3

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Amanda McNeil (she/her) is a queer author writing at the intersection of speculative fiction, romance, and hope. Her stories center healing, resilience, and connection—with a touch of the weird, the magical, and the transformative. She lives in New England with her spouse and their talkative tortie, where she’s always making something: a novel, a notebook, a crocheted donut snake, or even planting a tree.

You can find Amanda online at opinionsofawolf.com
, where she shares thoughtful book reviews (she no longer shares them here), on Acutely Amanda, where she reads short fiction and chronicles her crafting escapades, or on Instagram, where she offers wit for readers, authors, and makers alike. Subscribe to her newsletter, Dispatches from the D ...more

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Average rating: 3.49 · 79 ratings · 49 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Waiting For Daybreak 3.82 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ecstatic Evil 3.16 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bloemetje: a speculative retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s Thumbelina fairy tale 3.25 avg rating — 16 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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New Podcast Alert! Acutely Amanda Has Launched 🎉

I’m so excited to share that I’ve officially launched a new project that’s been quietly in the works for a while—my very own podcast!

🎙 Acutely Amanda: Fiction, Folklore, & Fiber Arts is a space where I explore short fiction and the craft behind storytelling. Each season alternates between writing and creative fiber arts—so whether you're a reader, writer, or crafter, there's something in it for yo Read more of this blog post »

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Published on April 01, 2025 16:41 • Tags: author-podcast, grief-in-fiction, microfiction, short-fiction, writing-craft, writing-tips

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Amanda and 3 other people liked Kirsten Johnson's review of Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was and Who God Has Always Been:

"Before I start, I just want people who are LGBTQ+, particularly those who are unsure of their sexuality or wondering if God loves them, to stay away from this book. Jesus loves you. Who you are and who you love is not a sin.

As an LGBTQ+ affirming Chr" Read more of this review »