Amanda Dykes

Amanda Dykes is an American author known for her hope-filled historical fiction and inspirational storytelling. Her debut novel, "Whose Waves These Are," won the 2020 Christy Award Book of the Year and received an INSPY Award, while also earning a spot on Booklist's 2019 Top Ten titles. She has since published several acclaimed works, including "Set the Stars Alight," a Christy Award finalist, and "Yours is the Night," which received the Kipp Award and was a Christy Award finalist. Her novel "All the Lost Places" garnered starred reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, and Foreword.

Dykes' writing explores themes of redemption, wonder, and hope, often weaving intricate historical narratives with lyrical prose. Her background as a self-described "spinner of hope-filled tales" reflects her commitment to crafting stories that resonate deeply with readers. In addition to her novels, she has authored three novellas, further establishing her reputation as a compelling voice in inspirational fiction. Dykes continues to write while balancing family life, pursuing both wonder and words in her daily pursuits.
Whose Waves These Are Books
# Title Year
1 Whose Waves These Are 2019
2 Up from the Sea - Novella 2019
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Set the Stars Alight 2020
2 Yours Is the Night 2021
3 All the Lost Places 2022
4 Born of Gilded Mountains 2024
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Bespoke 2015
2 Tin Can Serenade 2015
3 A Song in the Night 2017
Kissing Tree Novella Books
# Title Year
1 From Roots to Sky 2021
2 Broken Limbs, Mended Hearts ( By: Regina Jennings) 2021
3 Heartwood ( By: Nicole Deese) 2021
4 Inn for a Surprise (By: Karen Witemeyer) 2021
Amanda Dykes Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Message in a Bottle Romance Collection 2017
2 The Kissing Tree 2020