Opinions of a Wolf

I’m an author and urban gardener. I’m a sober, happily married, queer, bisexual woman. I’m from New England and am currently Boston-based. I write fiction as Amanda McNeil and nonfiction as Amanda Nevius.

I’ve published two novellas and have had short stories and creative nonfiction published in both online and print magazines. I also have had monologues produced. Please do take a moment to check out my Publications page.

My formal education includes a BA from Brandeis University in both English and American Literature and History. I completed a minor in Religious Studies. I earned my Masters from Simmons College.

While I am pleased to be a first-generation college graduate, I also am a firm believer that formal education doesn’t necessarily equate to being learned. Anyone can learn and improve themselves, provided they read with an open mind.

As for the genres you’ll find reviewed on this blog, I enjoy a wide variety! I like thrillers, scifi, historical fiction, fantasy, contemporary, romance, nonfiction, and more! 

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I also enjoy crafting. For my cross-stitching, I have a dedicated page on this blog that also includes some free patterns I designed myself. For knitting and crochet, feel free to friend me on Ravelry.

Feel free to contact me at opinionsofawolf[at]gmail[dot]com. For speedier response, DM me on Instagram. Please note that I do not accept review copies, unless I initiate the request myself.