Letters from a Scatter-Brained Sister by Amanda Tero

The next Christmas (2014), I wrote three other short stories for my three youngest sisters: “Maggie’s Hope Chest,” “Noelle’s Gift,” and “Deb’s Bible.” I’m not a big dreamer. Honestly, that was the only dream I had for it.

My younger sister, Rachel, begged me to finish it, so for Christmas 2013, I surprised her and gave it to her as a gift. I started it in October 2010 (age 19) but only wrote a few of the letters. I got the fun, whimsical idea to write a story in which I could share kitchen mishaps that happened to me, my sisters, and cousins. 🙂 My first publication would be “Letters from a Scatter-Brained Sister” in which Nicole pours out her heart to her newly married sister, who left her in charge of the kitchen. 🙂 Most of my stories written in my teens will never see the world. Tell us about your first publication.Īmanda: Being homeschooled definitely enabled me to pursue my love of writing as a teenager as Mom catered my schooling to include a special dose of writing help. Me: You’re likely the youngest published author that I’ve read and yet you have a stack of published short stories and a couple of novellas under your belt. Can you tell us how this idea came to life? What were some of the thoughts going on in your head?Īmanda: At the present, no.

Me: You have such a unique take on this Beauty and the Beast retelling. All thoughts are my own.Īnd now for my interview with the author… ~ I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Rating and Recommendation: I’m giving it Befriending the Beast 5 stars and I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys Christian Fiction, Christian Fairy Tale Retellings, or Christian Historical Fiction. The overall theme of forgiveness and following Christ’s plan for you life was also well handled and beautifully presented. One of the highlights of the novella was the way Tero treated the gospel. Tero stripped the story of all magic and romance and presented it in a brand new way. She has such a creative take on the story that I admired right away. What I Loved: I love the Beauty and the Beast so I was thrilled to get my hands on Amanda Tero’s retelling. You can read my chat with Amanda following the review as we talk about new stories, old stories, and life as a young author. It’s refreshing to see so much wisdom and purity coming from such a youthful package. When tragedy strikes, will she and her father be pulled further apart or knit together? Could she stay at the castle even if she will never see her father again?Īmanda Tero is likely the YOUNGEST published author that I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Time is running out for the decision that will change her life. Her hopes are dashed with the devastating message: “The king refuses to see you.” Convinced that God has led her home, she is unwilling to return to Lord and Lady Kiralyn. Belle has returned unannounced to the castle to restore her relationship with the king, her father.

Letters from a Scatter-Brained Sister by Amanda Tero