Amanda Sellet appreciates a good story, be it in print or on film. She studied cinema at NYU and aspired to be a journalist. Unfortunately, it was at the moment newspapers began to fail or sharply cut staff. She and her husband moved to Kansas, had a daughter and Amanda began to freelance her work. It seemed natural to give fiction writing a try and her first books were Young Adult novels. “Belittled Women” was a retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”, a playful remix of the original. Her Young Adult novels have been popular and well reviewed. “Hate to Fake it to You” is her most recent adult novel and a retelling of the classic holiday film, “Christmas in Connecticut.” It involves a popular online influencer who fakes her credentials. Amanda shared her frustration and humor regarding her experience with the publishing industry. Her books are available from many sources, including the Raven Book Store.
