Amy Bernstein writes for the page, the stage, and forms in between. Her works explore unconventional characters and themes, with a style known for its originality. Dive into her stories and discover a world that is both familiar and strange.
Pauline Marsh, an archaeologist with the unique ability to locate ancient artifacts and connect with their history, struggles with feelings of being an unlovable outcast. Her life takes a turn when she meets Grey Henley, a charismatic man who sees her as the girl of his dreams. As their relationship develops, Pauline begins to explore themes of love, acceptance, and self-worth, challenging her perception of herself and her place in the world.
The story follows sixteen-year-old Ell Gossamer, a human-mermaid hybrid, as she embarks on a perilous journey after the sudden disappearance of her two mothers. Armed with a keepsake and a book titled "Dreams of Song Times," Ell uncovers shocking truths about her heritage. Her quest not only reveals her past but also tests her courage as she risks her life to help others, blending elements of fantasy and LGBTQ+ themes in a standalone narrative.
Journalist Rags Goldner is battle-scarred and heartbroken after covering a devastating pandemic that rages in Baltimore for five years. She leaves the city with her partner in search of a simpler life in small-town Maryland--only to discover nothing in Canary is simple. A teenager is missing, and it falls to Rags to fight the forces of apathy, paranoia, and creeping fascism to learn the shocking truth about Effie Rutter's fate--and the fate of thousands like her.