About the Author
Amber Sanchez is a historical fiction writer whose work spans short stories, novels, and screenplays, each infused with a deep sense of empathy and emotional insight. Her writing is known for its rich, humanizing portrayals of characters often overlooked by history, illuminating their inner worlds with subtlety and compassion. While grounded in realism, Amber’s stories frequently brush against the strange and the supernatural, blurring the line between history and myth to reveal hidden truths about the human experience.
Accomplishments and Publications
Recipient of the 2025 Lydia Frotscher Award for best essay (Questionnaire for Old Burying Point)
Southern Voices Showcase screened at Cannes Film Festival (Dimples)
Wilderness House Press publication (Hunky-Doo)
Founder of Writer’s Room, creative writing space
Third Lantern Lit’s “Page to Stage” (Sugar Shack)