Hi! I’m Amy Brecount White
Travel writer, novelist, and college essay writing coach.
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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.
Inside the Mind of Frank Lloyd Wright
Fallingwater isn’t the only Wright structure in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. Here’s a home tour for architecture enthusiasts.
Get a Jump on Holiday Shopping and Bolster North Carolina Artists Who Need Help
From Black Mountain to Asheville to Boone to Chimney Rock, creatives in Western North Carolina need support during what would have been their busiest season.
Watching Humpback Whales Bubble-net Feeding in Kenai National Park
The seagulls give it away every time. All eyes aboard the Coastal Explorer are tracing their movements because these wily birds know—moments before we do—where the humpback whales will emerge in their amazingly synchronous behavior called bubble-net feeding.
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.
Resurrecting Southern Appalachia’s Sky Islands
Red spruce is being replanted to reinvigorate one of the most endangered ecosystems.
Honeybees Aren’t the Pollinators We Should Be Most Worried About
Native bees have evolved ecologically over millions of years to match the needs of certain plants. Some native plants depend on a specific bee to reproduce and, therefore, exist.
Why You Need to Include Native Plants in Your NoVA Garden
Native plants are critical for pollinators. Experts share how to create a haven for them in your own yard.
Young Adult & Upmarket Novels
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.
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.