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Amanda L. Bohannan
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I'm an indie author, baking enthusiast, dachshund fan, and cat mom. I write character-driven speculative fiction: YA fantasy and adult sci-fantasy.
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Amanda L. Bohannan @amandabohannan.bsky.social · May 15
My books are now available in paperback on Etsy! They’re signed, with the option of personalization on the title page. Shipping to USA only for now, although the plan is to make bookplates that can be mailed anywhere.

Link to my store: www.etsy.com/shop/AmandaB...
On the left is Inevitable Dusk by Amanda Bohannan. On the right is Through a Mirror Dimly, the sequel Inevitable Dusk “Heart-wrenching.” -K.S. Villoso. Contemporary-style YA fantasy. Sibling love and relationships. “JRPG meets anime, but it’s a book.” -a reviewer. Wise mentor in grumpy owl form. Political intrigue. Cover of Through a Mirror Dimly: Book 2 of The Chronicles of Acio Seward by Amanda Bohannan. It features an owl in flight shown dimly in an ornate mirror with a wispy, turquoise frame. “A heart-wrenching adventure” -quote by K.S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro Coming of age. Magical owl guardians. A feral dragon. A bloodthirsty siren. An ancient cat spirit. Voyage to a cursed island. A murderous traitor. Magic mirrors.
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My laptop has developed a fun quirk of randomly turning off while in use. Sometimes I have ten or fifteen minutes; sometimes, one or two. But I managed to finish backing up edits and formatting to a USB drive seconds before it happened again
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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While listening to the NieR: Automata OST and rain striking the skylight, I edited and formatted two chapters this evening. So cozy.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Artoo is watching The Empire Strikes Back with me. Not sure if I’m going to do Machete Order (again) or release order (again)
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Yesterday, while listening to a good, heavy rain, I wrote 1,600 words, baked a big batch of snickerdoodles, and read a book. A cozy November day
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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5*/5* 😭❤️❤️
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I’m curled up in bed, listening to the rain and reading We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat. So comfy ❤️
November 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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I’m curled up in bed, listening to the rain and reading We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat. So comfy ❤️
November 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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“My rage festered within me as, with each passing day, I missed my brother more, not less. His absence marked every activity, in every situation, from the mundane like his empty seat at dinner to what should have been joyful, like when I completed a carving and rushed, barely conscious from lack of sleep, to show him my craftsmanship before I remembered he was gone.” — Inevitable Dusk (The Chronicles of Acio Seward Book 1) by Amanda Bohannan
November 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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From Inevitable Dusk by Amanda Bohannan Bolyern waited until the crunching of the growth underfoot faded. He opened his fist. Lying there was a leaf of emerald stained glass. Its veins and edges were gilded, but aside from being lovely, it served no discernible purpose. He did not believe in luck. He sighed. He had been expecting something interesting; a jewel, a treat, or some luxury from the Continent. After one more prayer at the fountain, with Quill flying overhead, he turned for home. He did not see Garton’s body, blood seeping into the foliage mere yards from the Lady and tainting his long-lived haven.
November 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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My hold on We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat on Libby just came through. I know what I’m reading tonight!
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Quiet but productive evening including 1,700 words.

20 minutes on the stationary bike tonight and 6.12 miles, so like one-third of a mile more than usual recently. Looking forward to getting back to 30-40 minute sessions.

I put on Jurassic: Rebirth for the cats. Obi is loving the nature scenes
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Over 1,700 words tonight for a chapter that badly needed a rewrite. Hoping to wrap up this latest draft within the next week!
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Listening to the Wicked soundtrack 😭😭😭 I can’t wait for For Good
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Real-life footage of me
November 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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These beauties arrived!
Three paperback copies of Inevitable Dusk by Amanda Bohannan and two copies of the sequel Through a Mirror Dimly
November 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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A full-body workout and 1,800 words. I’m calling tonight a success.
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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I had a nice evening hanging out with Floyd and watching the newest season of Futurama. Now I’m knocking out some chores with Bob’s Burgers Thanksgiving episodes playing.

Hopefully I’ll jump back into writing/editing and working out tomorrow
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Whenever Artoo gets lonely (e.g. when I’m working out), she bangs on the cupboards 😅
October 29, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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Through a Mirror Dimly, book two in my YA fantasy trilogy, is on sale for $0.99 USD through November 1st PDT. It includes a quick recap in the MC’s voice for readers who need a refresher.

If you’re looking for a good cry, it might be for you!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3ZDBC6L

#yafantasy #indie #ya
Through a Mirror Dimly: The Chronicles of Acio Seward, Book 2
Amazon.com: Through a Mirror Dimly: The Chronicles of Acio Seward, Book 2 eBook : Bohannan, Amanda: Kindle Store
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October 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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My lovebug ❤️
Artoo the silver cat is wearing a blue butterfly costume A view of Artoo in her costume from the top
October 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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If a YA fantasy series that has magical, talking animal guardians and has made readers cry sounds good to you, then The Chronicles of Acio Seward might be for you. Readers have compared it to His Dark Materials and JRPGs. Book 1 is free through Oct 28 PDT, and book 2 is $0.99 through November 1 PDT.
October 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Inevitable Dusk, book one of my YA fantasy trilogy, is free from Oct 26-Oct 28 PDT!

Through a Mirror Dimly, book two, is on sale for $0.99 USD from Oct 26-November 1 PDT!

Inevitable Dusk (free!): www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZRSXQVZ

Through a Mirror Dimly, Book 2 ($0.99):

www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3ZDBC6L
Free October 26-28, Inevitable Dusk by Amanda Bohannan “A heart-wrenching adventure” -K.S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro “JRPG meets Anime, but it’s a book!” -a reviewer “Reminiscent of the His Dark Materials trilogy” -a reviewer Through a Mirror Dimly by Amanda Bohannan On sale for $0.99 USD from October 26-November 1 PDT “A heart-wrenching adventure” -K.S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro Book 2 in the YA fantasy trilogy The Chronicles of Acio Seward Has made readers cry (I’m sorry!)
October 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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I watched Jaws last night. It was leagues better than the book, and I wasn’t rooting for the shark to eat everybody
October 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Help, this game is so gorgeous (Gloomy Eyes on the Switch)
Chapter 6: The Hidden Refuge. Nena, the human character, is gazing at a forested area with bright, glowing flowers
October 19, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Pumpkin painting with Jen! ❤️ She did the Ghostbusters logo and I did BB-8
An orange pumpkin is painted with the Ghostbusters logo, and a small white pumpkin sits atop a larger white pumpkin and they’re painted to look like BB-8 BB-8 pumpkins sit on a table with a small artificial autumn tree with lights, and several small unpainted pumpkins A closeup of Jen’s Ghostbusters pumpkin
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Baking spree for family, friends, and neighbors! Passing out the goods tomorrow. Pumpkin spice cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and chocolate chip cookies
4 plates with homemade baked goods. A plate of chocolate chip cookies; a plate of cupcakes with white frosting and Halloween sprinkles; a plate of cupcakes with orange frosting and Halloween sprinkles; and a plate of gray cupcakes with Halloween sprinkles
October 16, 2025 at 6:55 AM