Hi! I’m Amy Brecount White

Travel writer, novelist, and college essay writing coach.

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Amy White and friend pose for a photo on the left side of the Subway Cave in Sedona Arizona

Sharing our stories can unite and uplift us.

Well-crafted words empower us to see new perspectives and dive into lives beyond our own.

I still can’t believe I walked along this gorgeous yet narrow ledge on this fabulous hike outside Sedona.

Recent Travel Articles

Whether I’m scouting for migrating birds on Virginia’s barrier islands or facing my fear of heights on a high ropes course, I find the world endlessly fascinating.

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Hop Aboard a Ferry to These Uncrowded National Seashores

Spot wildlife en route and experience these often wilderness barrier islands that may include tours of historic homes or forts.

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Follow the stars to Bethlehem, PA, for the Holidays

Whether you celebrate Christmas as a religious, secular or commercial holiday, this former steel town brings the magic.

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Seven Southern Wildflower Saunters

These Southern parks, trails, and preserves put on blooming springtime shows.

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Recent Eco Articles

I strongly believe that spending more time outdoors surrounded by green and growing life makes us healthier and happier. I love to be outdoors however I can be, soaking in Nature.

In Search of Butterflies I Learned to Battle Invasive Species

A writer’s blooming curiosity about what’s happening in her front yard led to a healing new outdoor ritual.

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MoCo residents, communities build beautiful and biodiverse rain gardens

Conservation landscaping helps manage heavy stormwater issues and promote native plants.

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Gordon Campbell’s Aerial Photography

The photos of this Virginia pilot and photographer are valued by homeowners and scientists alike.

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Young Adult & Upmarket Novels

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Forget-Her-Nots

“A unique twist on romantic paranormal mystery, this is sure to appeal to girls who have outgrown fairy princesses but aren’t ready for sexy vampires.”

– KIRKUS REVIEWS

WORK IN PROGRESS:

Unrooted, a literary thriller

When nearly eighteen-year-old Hannah’s beloved father, Tom, dies tragically in a hiking accident, she has nothing but suspicions. She can’t quite trust the story her father’s childhood best friend, Kent, is telling about the freak accident that day.

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Your College Essay Writing Coach

Learn about the essay process, what colleges expect in personal essays, why it matters, and how to make your college admission essays shine.