Amanda, or Mrs Minaker to her students, has been writing stories since she was very young. Her favorite thing to do, when she isn't mothering, avoiding housework and teaching, is reading, taking photographs and oh, yes, writing. 
Mrs Minaker teaches Middle School Humanities to some awesome and inspiring students. She lives with her husband, three daughters, two cats, two chickens and mini-schnauzer outside Boston, MA. 

Her first novel is a historical romance she wrote in her "spare" time. Nora Waite, her debut novel and a 2013 NaNoWriMo Winner is currently available on Amazon Kindle. Her follow-up novel, Jade Thomas is currently in the works. Visit her page at http://www.apminaker.wix.com/2014 or on facebook as Nora Waite OR on twitter @apminaker.