I'm being published!

Hey everyone! The Erie County Fair is finally over and I can finally get back on track with blogging! So I have some big news: I'm being published in a book! It's the Teen Ink bully book and it will be out in September. I am literally so excited! This is the first step towards a writing career, and I couldn't be more proud of myself. I'll post details when the book comes out so that way you can read about twitter bullying that took place in my school. Until then, visit teenink.com for more awesome writings by me and tons of other awesome teens! Adios! 

Amanda Says: On Fangirling and Favorites

So I figured I should probably talk more about my favorite things, so that way when people check me out, there'll be some potential for commonalities. 

My favorite musicians are Wallpaper and Marina and the Diamonds. They're both so good and so unique, which is exactly what I love. Not many people have heard of either, at least that I know, so it can be a downer when nobody can fangirl with me. Speaking of fangirling... I do that. A LOT. It's kind of my trademark. When I love something, I love it hardcore. 

I also love love love reading and writing. English is my life. I'm a communications major, and I plan on going into journalism. The whole reason I started blogging was so that when I apply for internships I will have a basis online, and for practice. If I didn't have a summer job, and I could, I would sit at home and write all day. I love it so much. I do some fiction, but I prefer personal nonfiction and journalism (obviously). One day I want to work either for CNN or for a big magazine in either New York City or California. 

I also love Audrey Hepburn. She is my idol and I only wish I could have met her.  Breakfast at Tiffany's is my favorite of hers, and Roman Holiday is a close second. She is just so inspiring, not to mention classic and beautiful. 

MY OTHER OBSESSIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Hunter Hayes
• Burgers
• Nutella
• The hipster scene
• New music
• Marching band
• Tumblr, Twitter, Blogging, Facebook, Instagram
• FOOD 
• Writing and reading