Amber Gabriel

Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved to read. One of the first books I remember reading was a Wonder Book version of Cinderella. It was in the reading station in my kindergarten class, and I loved the illustrations. I would pick that book out every time, so my teacher finally removed it from the shelf to force me to expand my horizons. Now I own a copy.

Another book that influenced me early on was Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy World. It told a story of two creative painters who painted a mural of a large sun inside someone’s house. I thought the idea was genius, so I drew a large sunshine on my wall with crayon. It was scrubbed off, but I continued to have a desire to express myself artistically.

In middle school, I enjoyed writing, and my English teacher told me I would write a book someday. I loved to read, sometimes reading late into the night. When not reading, I was making up stories in my head, but I never wrote them down. I was more interested in drawing and painting than in writing. I have since painted numerous works of art,including some very large outdoor murals.

Over the years, I have had a lot of trouble with insomnia. I had heard that if you write down your ideas, it will enable you to sleep. That didn’t help, but I did complete my first novel! Recently, I was diagnosed with narcolepsy, and understanding my sleep patterns, along with scheduling a nap during the day, has greatly improved my quality of life. The line between dreaming and wakefulness for me is often blurred, and some of my ideas come straight from dreams.

My goal is to write entertaining stories packed with danger, adventure, and romance that are also uplifting and heart-warming. The characters face difficulties, endure trials, and make mistakes, but everything is resolved into a happy ending.

I’d love to connect with you on my website, https://authorambergabriel.com/