I have swung on a flying trapeze, explored a glacier, and been hit in the face by a shark's tail while scuba diving. I like to throw myself fully into projects and adventures, which is probably how I managed to publish a book in the first place. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes adventurebookdive share on social
My mom was really of the belief that, as long as you were reading anything, it was okay. Just read. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes belieflongmom Change image and share on social
I do not read newspaper comics unless they happen to be out when I visit my parents, but I follow several online comics, which I check every morning while I drink my coffee and wake up for the day. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes checkcoffeecomic Change image and share on social
Honestly, I get character ideas from the most inane places. Sometimes a song will give me an idea. Sometimes I will just hear a snippet of conversation that ends up having nothing to do with the book that emerges. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes bookcharacterconversation share on social
If we ever have free time, my partner and I are fond of going on walks through the local state forests and parks. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes fondforestfree Change image and share on social
The truth is, I like to engage with life fully. Given an opportunity to do something I don't often get a chance to do, I feel the need to try it, even if I suspect I'll make a fool out of myself. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes chanceengagefeel Change image and share on social
I read and enjoy just about anything I can get my hands on. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes enjoyhandread Change image and share on social
In 2006, when I had come very close to calling my agent and telling him I needed to take a break, NaNoWriMo was where I found my inspiration again. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes agentbreakcall Change image and share on social
Vampires were an excellent springboard. I still love them; they fascinate me. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes excellentfascinatelove Change image and share on social
One of the strangest results of having your name on a book jacket is the proliferation of people who know one narrow aspect of your life and are suddenly surprised to learn there's more. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes aspectbookjacket Change image and share on social
