Amanda loves stories, books, writing and children. She’s thrown them all into the air (Warning: if you do this, don't stand underneath when they land). This mix has given her the perfect combination to be a passionate children's book author.
So far being an actress has been Amanda’s favorite career, she knows that writing stories for children will be her next new favorite. Amanda writes a range of picture books; some tackle serious issues with a strong message, others spark curiosity and encourage children to believe in themselves. She also writes whimsical stories that inspire children to use their imaginations and is currently creating her own fairy-tale collection. A few of Amanda’s stories have been shortlisted and longlisted in various competitions within Australia. She inspired and was on the publishing committee for the CBCA Anthology ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds’. Before starting full time work in a school, Amanda wrote reviews for ellaslist, a parent and grandparent website. She is an active member of SCBWI and the New Member Coordinator for SCBWI Australia East & New Zealand and is Vice President for CBCA Eastern Suburbs Branch.