About Me

From Doubt to Calling

Writing a novel at eleven-years-old should’ve been my first sign that I’d someday become a published author. I’d barely graduated high school because academics did not consider me “smart,” but I excelled in the arts. While a student at Oregon State University, I witnessed a coach shouting at a cohort of student athletes that I tutored, saying that they were worthless and lazy. After the coach left, I encouraged them through their tears and anger over the unjust encounter. A passion roiled in me, to be the teacher very little had.

After earning a master’s degree in education for adult learners with an emphasis in creative writing, I started instructing at a community college until I realized that composition didn’t align with my passions. My dream was to write novels and impart my learned skills to others.

Working part-time as an academic advisor at the college, I support students through their challenges. I enthusiastically teach community education classes and writers' workshops on indie-publishing, imitation grammar, and marketing. I direct Cascade Christian Writers conferences, inspiring writers to keep creating. I have three young adult novels published.

Everything I do is in line with who I am: believer, teacher, director, advisor, writer, designer, narrator, singer, mom, wife, friend. I wear many hats, though I lack the financial or celebrity status to flaunt them. But God was good when he designed me this way, my pockets full with words to offer.

Amy Earls

Author | Teacher | Director