Amy Browne


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Amy Browne was raised in the rolling hills of Athens, Pennsylvania. She began writing creative fiction in her teenage years, filling notebooks with stories of romance; adventure with a bit of horror tossed in. Ms. Browne is the mom of three children Amber, Alexander, and Timothy who continue to inspire and support her endeavors.

In 2007, she began non-fiction writing for various online magazines, newspapers and websites. Her first published fiction story appeared in “Consequences” a short story anthology published in 2010, by the Circle 8 Writers group.

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Under The Tree That Owns Itself    by Robert L. Arend
Price: $0.99 USD. 2320 words. Published by Amy Browne on March 9, 2013. .

Children are vanishing in Athens, Georgia, yet parents of the missing seem apathetic. Detective Lawry is determined to uncover what those women know and why none of their children can be traced to a father, unaware a mysterious tree holds the truth about all those missing kids, but the tree stopped talking.
What's for Dinner?    by Robert L. Arend
Price: $0.99 USD. 1780 words. Published by Amy Browne on February 15, 2013. .

Zombies Benjamin and Vivian want to marry, but can’t while Vivian’s human husband remains alive. What’s that have to do with dinner? You’ll have to read the story (with an empty stomach) to find out….
Snow Globe    by Robert L. Arend
Price: $0.99 USD. 5140 words. Published by Amy Browne on January 25, 2013. .

Ralph had it all: lovely family, beautiful house, and a greedy plan to make himself rich. “Be careful who you condemn today, else God make you walk in their shoes tomorrow,” his mother had often scolded. But what do mothers know? Ralph is about to find out, when his whole world is sucked through a swirling portal into the realm of Circle 8, where the present can telegraph the past and change both.
If    by Robert L. Arend
Price: $2.99 USD. 39590 words. Published by Amy Browne on January 21, 2013. .

If only, perhaps the most common sigh in all humanity. The stories and poems in IF stretch from Amy Browne’s gorgeous Princess Paisley fantasy Birth of Paisley to the avant-garde of Brittany Chadwick's short story IF that gave this anthology its title, to L.L. Darroch's beautiful retelling of a classic folktale in Artemis Unbound, to Robert L. Arend’s profound Snow Globe, and so much more.
Apocryphilia    by Robert L. Arend
Price: $2.99 USD. 39240 words. Published by Amy Browne on January 21, 2013. .

Apocryphilia defines those in dread of but irresistibly drawn to their self-destruction. Life frightens them so much that death seems to offer a better deal. The stories and poems inside Apocryphilia are about the lonely, the desperate, the terrified barely living who have lost all fear of dying. We all know people like that: co-workers, friends and even family; maybe even ourselves.
Mothers and Other Strangers    by Robert L. Arend
Price: Free! 22070 words. Published by Amy Browne on January 19, 2013. .

Family is supposed to be a safe haven, an island holding back a sea of pain, regret and troubles. Yet, sometimes, the sharks circling you are the very family that’s supposed to protect you.
Roses and Thorns    by Robert L. Arend
Price: $2.99 USD. 25720 words. Published by Amy Browne on January 19, 2013. .

Love is kind. Love is true. It can also be destructive, painful and bitter. Love makes life easier, helps ease burdens and fills the heart with warmth. It can also make life too hard to bear any longer, lead to rash actions and tear families apart. People search for love expecting an endless dream, but, too often, find love can be a nightmare. The stories offered here in this 4th Circle 8 Writers
Dark Christmas    by Robert L. Arend
Price: $2.99 USD. 25810 words. Published by Amy Browne on January 19, 2013. .

Silent Nights hide deadly secrets, sometimes it’s more than the halls that get decked and Christmas isn’t always merry. For some, Christmas is a scary and lonely time, full of regret, sadness and pain. Memories rush to the surface that should stay buried, circumstances change and revenge sounds like the best present of all.
Switch    by Robert L. Arend
Price: $0.99 USD. 2720 words. Published by Amy Browne on January 15, 2013. .

Lydia was dead: murdered by her husband, who was even aided by her sister. And Hell would be having to spend eternity watching them playing naked games together until he killed again....
I Love You, I Hate You, A Bipolar Marriage    by Alice Madison Young
Price: $2.99 USD. 6860 words. Published by Amy Browne on January 15, 2013. .

Many people stay with their spouses who have a diagnosis of bipolar or manic depression, as some know the name. I am not one of those people. I tried far too long because I believed in the vows I took.
Ghostland    by Robert L. Arend
Price: $2.99 USD. 48390 words. Published by Amy Browne on January 13, 2013. .

This e-book contains 13 spine tingling tales of the supernatural. There is the blind girl; the devil takes someone else’s wife, and the dolls who talk to the little girl who owns them. There is a tale about a dance with a mystery man who is as charming as he is deadly. Did you ever take a limo ride to another dimension? I heard a tale of two girls who survived it.

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Paisley of the Eternals Short Story Collection    by Amy Browne
Price: $2.99 USD. 31020 words. Published on May 3, 2013. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Paisley of the Eternals is a collection of short stories about a portal jumping white witch with a heart of gold. In her home realm magic is abundant for her and her royal family, but when she crosses the portal she makes her own type of magic.
Paisley's Choice (Paisley Series)    by Amy Browne
Price: $0.99 USD. 3380 words. Published on March 9, 2013. Fiction.

In this story of ‘Paisley’s Choice’, 13-year-old Paisley sips some mead with the guards and gets in a heap and a half of trouble. King Timmons lays down the law with the princess but as much as she loves her dad, Paisley vows otherwise.
The Curse of Queen Milano (Paisley Series)    by Amy Browne
Price: Free! 3480 words. Published on March 9, 2013. Fiction.

In this story of ‘The Curse of Queen Milano' 12-year-old Paisley helps her older sister Cadence deal with a curse the evil witch put on her.
Paisley and the Head of Prince Richard (Paisley Series)    by Amy Browne
Price: $0.99 USD. 2730 words. Published on March 9, 2013. Fiction.

Paisley and the Head of Prince Richard is the story of how the spirited five-year-old Princess Paisley and her sister Princess Cadence locate their long lost uncle. Of course, when the girls find him, his head has no body.
The Birth of Paisley (Paisley Series)    by Amy Browne
Price: $0.99 USD. 7180 words. Published on March 9, 2013. Fiction.

The Birth of Paisley details the story of the birth of Princess Paisley. The adventure begins shortly after her birth and ends with her back into the safety of her mother’s arms.
Sacrifice (Paisley Series)    by Amy Browne
Price: $0.99 USD. 4700 words. Published on July 25, 2012. Fiction.

Elderly Princess Paisley noticed Joe is not his usual self, what is she to do? Her herbs and poultices can only do so much to help. She spends time some time with a client named Sarah, while contemplating Joe’s condition. When she realizes the extent of his condition she makes the ultimate sacrifice in order to cure him.
The Gift (Paisley Series)    by Amy Browne
Price: $0.99 USD. 5710 words. Published on July 25, 2012. Fiction.

Paisley and Joe are two old friends, who love each other deeply and have for decades. Her royal heritage forbids her from acting out any form of love with a mortal man. Readers will see she often breaks the rules when it suits her, because her heart leads her astray. In this edition of the paranormal romance series, they have a gift exchange straight from the heart.
Bipolar Patient’s Guide to Symptoms and Coping    by Amy Browne
Price: $0.99 USD. 3090 words. Published on July 18, 2012. Nonfiction.

I wrote this guide for newly diagnosed bipolar patients. I am not a doctor or therapist, but I am the wife of a patient. I have learned a lot about this illness and I want to share that knowledge. You are not alone; many people have this illness. I share coping tips, and I share where you can find treatments and support groups.
A Paisley Christmas (Paisley Series)    by Amy Browne
Price: $0.99 USD. 4390 words. Published on December 26, 2011. Fiction.

Its Christmas time and an elderly Paisley is headed home for the Yule festival. Her special friend awaits her, and truthfully she is more excited about seeing him than she is her family. She is nervous that Joe might be mad at her for saving his life. Come and celebrate Yule in the Eternals with Princess Paisley and her family.
Merry Christmas Darling    by Amy Browne
Price: $0.99 USD. 1740 words. Published on December 6, 2011. Fiction.

Nurse Hollister strolls into work one night and sees the perfect opportunity for her long awaited revenge. The man, who broke her heart years ago, was a new patient in the ICU. Whatever is a girl to do? Why of course she does whatever comes naturally. This short story does contain mild adult situations.
In Plain Sight    by Amy Browne
Price: $0.99 USD. 2540 words. Published on November 20, 2011. Fiction.

Elmer is a nursing home resident who has dementia and terrorizes the other patients on the floor. Elmer is reliving his younger days in his mind and goes hunting, in reality he is hunting on the nursing home floor.

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  • Quota on May 11, 2013
    star star star star star
    This was a quick and interesting read. As a kid I watched a movie that was similar but lacked the great emotion that this author wrote with. Such detail puts the reader into the driver's seat with the main character. I recommend this book!