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Amy L. Bernstein is an eclectic practitioner of literary arts--a multi-genre author, award-winning journalist, speechwriter, playwright, poet, and certified nonfiction book coach. Amy also teaches writing workshops and is a frequent guest on podcasts to discuss writing, publishing, and creativity. She brings a compassionate and insightful voice to the challenges and joys of the artistic process, which she explores in her weekly Substack, Doubt Monster. Her nonfiction book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration will inspire and encourage creative people of all walks who aspire to pursue their artistic vision.

When not glued to a screen, she loves listening to jazz and classical music, drinking wine with friends, an
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Amy L. Bernstein Judy, I'm so happy you are enjoying The Nighthawkers! I had so much fun writing it and researching all that archaeology--and finding the artifacts. Mo…moreJudy, I'm so happy you are enjoying The Nighthawkers! I had so much fun writing it and researching all that archaeology--and finding the artifacts. Most of them are real! I think talent is a combination of what you're naturally good at and a lot of hard work to get better. Other than that...it's a mystery! I hope you'll post reviews and recommend the book to friends. Keep an eye on me, because I have more books coming (but not another romance, alas).(less)
Amy L. Bernstein Ciao, Mariia. Congratulations on becoming an author! I wrote nonfiction professionally for many years, and turned to fiction (first, playwriting) abou…moreCiao, Mariia. Congratulations on becoming an author! I wrote nonfiction professionally for many years, and turned to fiction (first, playwriting) about a dozen years ago. I've never really felt I could call myself a "writer." It seemed like an exaggeration. But now, finally, after writing three novels that are going to be published, I've decided I can finally call myself a writer and not feel weird about it.(less)
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“Rags hate clutter the way healthy people hate cancer: it was offensive, invasive, and should be eliminated quickly and surgically.”
Amy L. Bernstein, The Potrero Complex

“She sensed an ending, and she thought that Flint did too. But she also sensed a beginning. The post-pandemic world would continue to unfold in many directions at once—many of them troubling and disheartening, she imagined. She had to counteract even just a fraction of that negative energy.”
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“The day could not come soon enough when these mini-Nazis would be disbanded. When ordinary citizens would begin trusting their own instincts again, instead of blindly following anyone in a uniform telling them what to do.”
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