About

Amanda Kelley‑Goodhew

I write stories for readers who crave atmosphere, emotion, and heroines who refuse to break. My fiction lives in the quiet spaces where magic brushes against the ordinary — where a single choice can echo through generations, and where women discover the power they were never meant to wield.

I’m drawn to characters who carry both softness and steel. The kind of heroines who love fiercely, fight quietly, and rise in ways the world doesn’t always see coming. Whether I’m writing flash fiction, short stories, or novelettes, I’m always chasing that moment when a character steps forward and says, “This is who I am now.”

My worlds blend mythic undertones with emotional realism: ancient lineages, hidden histories, and the kind of magic that feels like it could exist just beyond the edge of your everyday life. I love exploring the tension between destiny and choice, legacy and rebellion, vulnerability and strength.

When I’m not writing, I’m usually dreaming up new story threads, wandering through research rabbit holes, or imagining the next heroine who’s about to set her world on fire.

If you’re new here, I invite you to explore my stories — or join my newsletter to get behind‑the‑scenes glimpses, early fiction, and updates from the worlds I’m building.

Welcome to my corner of the literary world. I’m so glad you’re here.

Media & Interviews

For more information on my upcoming series, Coven Arch Chronicles, check out my chat with NatalieWindTellsTales on Instagram - Book Chat with Amanda K. Goodhew

Truant Press: Creatives Corner  For a look into my writing process, including getting out of burnout, different types of self-publishing and some great writing groups, check out my interview: Find Your Magic Feather