When
I was a little girl I knew I wanted to be an author one day. I used to write
stories all of the time. However, life happened and when I got married and had
my children I kind of put that dream on hold. Around the time my daughter
turned two, I decided to try and finally write a novel. I wrote my first book,
“Confessions of a Harried Housewife.” It’s a chick lit book about a quirky
stay-at-home mom. Not surprising, since I was a stay-at-home mom at the time.
After that I wrote two more chick lit books – “Abandoning Alice” and “Diapering
Diva.” The only one that garnered attention from agents and publishers was the
first one, but ultimately it didn’t get picked up.
After
that the chick lit genre sort of dissolved and I worked the next few years on
honing my craft and finding my voice. I tried writing an inspirational romance
but abandoned it halfway through. I then wrote my suspense novel, “Engraved”
and another book called, “American Dream” that I never released. I did have some
short stories published and won some contests in that time frame. I also signed
with an agent at one point but ended up severing that relationship for a
variety of reasons.
Then
I wrote the Prowl Trilogy and felt that I had finally found my niche. I really
like writing young adult. It’s a genre I enjoy so much. At that point, I
decided to self-publish and I’ve never looked back. It’s the perfect choice for
me. I love having control over my career. I love choosing my covers, titles,
release dates. I don’t mind doing my own marketing and I’ve met so many
incredible bloggers, reviewers and fans who have helped with this. It’s an
amazing community and I’m lucky to be a part of it. So, we will see where this
journey takes me from here on out, but so far it’s been incredible.
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Dazzle
Book One Delaney’s Gift Series
By Amber Garza
Genre: YA Paranormal
Sixteen-year-old Delaney Scott possesses a special gift. Ever since she was a child, she has known about her calling and the duty she’s expected to fulfill.
However, all Delaney wants is to be normal. That’s why she is drawn to Sam. He can offer her the life she’s always desired. Only Sam has secrets of his own.
Secrets that are deadly. Secrets that can change everything.
Delaney's Gift Series - http://www.delaneysgiftseries.wordpress.com/
About the Author:
Amber Garza lives in California with her amazing husband, and two beautiful children. Amber has had a passion for writing since she was a little girl, making books out of notebook paper and staples. As an adult she has worked hard to make her dream of being a published a reality.
She is the author of Christian teen thrillers- the Prowl Trilogy, and the suspense novel, Engraved.
Dazzle is the first book in her new young adult paranormal romance series.
author blog http://www.ambergarza.wordpress.com/
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