Author Amanda Matula
Creating worlds with words
Amanda Matula
You can find my writing under pen names:Â JM Cliff, AD Faylinn, and Faye Collins
Why I Write
Making Words Come Alive
Ever since childhood, stories gave me a way to escape. I'd tell myself stories in the middle of the night to distract myself from fear of monsters. As a teen, I'd gladly spend the entire night engrossed in a story so as to avoid the unsettling thoughts of what my future might hold. Now as a parent I see how stories shape the world for children and how the stories we tell ourselves become ingrained in our very souls. I want nothing more than to share the stories swirling around in my head with readers seeking their own escape. I plan to write mostly fantasy, but check out my Current WIP page to discover my latest story.
A Bit About Me
Amanda Matula was born and raised in Orange County, California to a family who encouraged the pursuit of dreams and the growth of imagination. As a lover of nature and travel, Amanda has always looked to her surrounding environment for inspiration. Amanda graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Classical Studies. She currently resides in Denver, Colorado with her husband and two young sons. When not writing, Amanda enjoys cooking, hiking, and working with horses.