You may have met Amy Leigh Harden at last year’s Writers Conference, or maybe you attended one of the Craft of Writing book discussions this past year that she and fellow writer Amber A. Logan facilitated. If so, you know that Amy Leigh is a delightful presenter and insightful teacher. We are so excited to have Amy Leigh Harden on faculty at the 2023 Writers Conference!
Amy Leigh Harden was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She is an author of historical and romantic suspense novels. Amy Leigh has a passion for dinners with friends, road trips on two lane highways, and all things much older than herself. You can find out more about Amy and her books on her website.
We are lucky to have Amy Leigh back on faculty this year. She will teach three sessions at this year’s conference: a session on why reading books on craft is important during all stages of a writer’s career, a session on how to polish a first draft, and an interactive workshop on how to create an outline for any story.
You can register for the conference here. Registration isn’t required but is appreciated, and your RSVP includes both days of the conference, Nov. 3 and 4. Sessions are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We will also be hosting a Writers Conference Kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 2.
Inspired by this year’s conference book, By the Book: Writers on Literature and the Literary Life from The New York Times Book Review, we asked Amy Leigh a few questions to get to know her better:
1. What's in your TBR pile?
My TBR pile is 20 books deep ... all Golden Age mystery writers. I've been on such a mystery kick and can't get enough of those classic locked room mysteries.
2. What are you reading right now?
My current "read" is actually a "listen" because with school starting back up I've had more time for audiobooks. (The Doorbell Rang - Nero Wolfe by Rex Stout.)
3. Do you have a favorite book you love to recommend?
Best written book I've read this year is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.
4. Do you have a favorite bookstore?
5. Answer the question you wish we had asked.
Kindle vs Paper vs Audiobook and why? I read in all three formats but I'm particularly loving audiobooks lately because I find it so easy to get lost in the book.