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
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
I work during the days and have night classes on Wednesday and Thursday and live with my partner, who is in school during the days and works Wednesday through Saturday nights. Monday and Tuesday are therefore our nights, and we both get our work out of the way so we can actually spend time together. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes classdaylive 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
Wandering around the mall and giggling at magazines doesn't interest me. I've never enjoyed shopping. I detest shoes. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes detestenjoygiggle 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