
Amanda Starks
Bio
Book hoarder, fantasy author, gaming goblin. I love all things fantasy and science fiction and love to write stories and share my thoughts on those genres. Subscribe to my free newsletter at amandastarks.com for monthly updates!
Stories (39/0)
Every YA Fantasy Lover Should Read This Book
It's rare that I come across a book that, after finishing, makes me want to shove it in people's faces and demand they read it. ( Maybe not that violently, but you get the point. ) Even after reading other YA titles like Six of Crows, Throne of Glass, and even Hunger Games, I wasn't thinking, "now this is required reading for all YA book lovers!"
By Amanda Starks2 months ago in Geeks
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners | Love, Death, and Cyberpunk
I’m usually the last to admit that I’m picky when it comes to anime, but here I am, ready to confess my anime sins. Compared to where the industry was some ten years ago, Japanese animation has become a worldwide mainstream topic for people from all walks of life. Back in the day, anime felt more niche, like a dirty secret that you had to keep hidden otherwise you’d be bullied for it at school. Many more shows then flew under the radar and coming across good ones felt like you had uncovered a hidden gem.
By Amanda Starks5 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: Odin's Child by Siri Peterson
Strolling into Barnes & Noble one weekend just to ‘look’ around turned into a book shopping spree that left me $80 poorer than when I had walked in. But, out of that expensive book haul, I came away with my first foreign fantasy book: Odin’s Child by Siri Peterson.
By Amanda Starks6 months ago in Geeks
Why I Want to be a Writer
Hi there, Vocal! I think it’s about time I introduce myself properly to you. I’ve been meaning to for a while, but the pressure to post as much content as possible was getting in the way. No more! I want to have fun and be genuine on this platform just as much as I want to expand and grow my audience, so I hope you will be kind enough to accommodate me on this small, non-review post.
By Amanda Starks6 months ago in Motivation