AmandaGrihm.com

 

 

Hi, I’m Amanda Grihm.

 

I have lots of stories to share with you. The first three chapters of my debut novel, The Wolf and The Dark Skinned Sister are on this site for your viewing pleasure. The Wolf is on sale now. You will find that most of my work, though entertaining, has a message and a purpose. I believe my purpose is to help people who have been victimized find their strength and take action to move forward. I founded and ran a nonprofit called Project Match that diminished homelessness and enabled senior and disabled citizens to live their lives with respect, pride and dignity. The movie I wrote about it is on this site for a limited time it is called…what else... Project Match, - The movie. I am in the process of bringing to press my new novel, Dark Justice. It will be available on this site later in the year after it has gone to press…but I would be very happy to send you a preview chapter at your request.

 

Most of my stories follow the 80/20 rule. Eighty percent of the story is true while the other twenty percent is for entertainment value only. There is an exception, The Adventures of Hounchiepoounch and Zerwinkerbink is pure science fiction aimed at entertaining children. And, while I am on the subject of children…please welcome my very special guest writer and great nephew, LaMarr Hogue, Jr. into the fold by sending him an encouraging email.

 

Like many creative people, you will find that my heart goes out to children and especially those who have a story to tell. I created a personal development program aimed at helping teachers reach and teach at risk children. I tested my theory that focusing on children and engaging them in literature that is based on them and people like them would result in better reading and writing abilities by these children. Be sure to read Blackanese Dream. This is a story that was created by several young boys at the DeKalb County Youth Detention Center. The writing process was a great experience for these young men. Each one used the time to analyze his life and the choices he makes. Each one took time to understand and relate to his peers in order to write well-rounded, realistic, composite characters. It was a time of understanding and acceptance. To learn more about Reaching through Reading and Writing, send me an email with your questions. I’ll be happy to correspond with you on the subject.

 

If you have any questions you’d like to ask me please feel free to post it to my discussion link.

 

I hope you enjoy reading my stories. Please send your feedback.

 

Thanks,

 

 

Amanda