Announcement: I've recently had a piece of micro fiction (a drabble!) published on the flash horror website Flash Phantoms. It's called The Taste and is in the September 2026 micro fiction section.

Hey! I'm Amanda, and I'm an independent author.

Since 2012, I have published five novels, one non-fiction book, a novella, and numerous short stories (some are no longer available). Check out all of my books here.

Fiction-wise, I write in multiple genres, including urban fantasy, young adult, and suspense (sometimes all at the same time).

I have one non-fiction book called Productivity For INFPs (Yes, I'm an INFP). I used to create video courses and workshops, as well as provide one-on-one coaching, in this topic area, but I'm not actively doing so now. However, if you have an interest in this subject and are looking for coaching/resources, reach out. I'll see if I can help.

Currently, I'm working on a novel that I'm calling a YA Fantasy Thriller. I'm hoping to finish a first draft sometime soon.

My books are available at a wide variety of online retailers, subscription services, and library catalogues, and occasionally I sell them at in-person events or have them in physical stores. I also have my own ebook store where I sell directly to readers.

I have a couple of published short stories. One is called Wild Ride and is published at Every Day Fiction. The other one is in this anthology and is called Hole In One. I also self-publish single short stories at my ebook store, where they live exclusively. 

Currently, I also tutor (test prep) and, occasionally, cat sit. 😺

My professional background is varied, but mostly in administrative roles, with some teaching/tutoring and a little retail. I spent ten years working for a federal agency, first as an intern and then in research grant administration. I have a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University Maryland in Psychology (2003) and a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore (2005).

Outside of this, I enjoy hiking/walking/running, cooking and restaurants, cats, board games, and homebrewing (beer and kombucha). I also really enjoy taking on new hobbies and exploring new things in general.

Feel free to reach out via the contact form in the menu above or by email at a.l.linehan [at] gmail [dot] com. 

I'm not currently active on any social media, though you will find I have profiles on most major sites.