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Amanda Fletcher

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Los Angeles
Covers:  travel, beauty, books, health & wellness, culture, food, feature profiles. Pretty much a pen for hire.
Versatile copywriter, storyteller and editor with nine years of experience creating engaging print, digital and social media content for a variety of outlets.

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Oahu offers the perfect introduction to Hawaii's charms for first-time visitors

Oahu offers the perfect introduction to Hawaii's charms for first-time visitors

Orange County Register — From Waikiki Beach to Ko Olina and beyond, the island known as "the Gathering Place" is a great gateway to exploring Hawaii's charms.

Love books and want to hear authors in person? Check out these Southern California series

Love books and want to hear authors in person? Check out these Southern California series

Orange County Register — Whether you're a writer or a reader or just someone who enjoys a good yarn, something special happens when you see an author in conversation.

Top Holistic Doctors Suggest How to Eat Well and Practice Self Care During Breast Cancer Treatmen...

Top Holistic Doctors Suggest How to Eat Well and Practice Self Care During Breast Cancer Treatmen...

Beautytap — Leading medical experts share several ways you can care for yourself, or a loved one through breast cancer treatment and beyond.

How a breast cancer diagnosis taught me the difference between looking fit and being healthy

How a breast cancer diagnosis taught me the difference between looking fit and being healthy

Southern California News Group – Orange County Register, LA Daily News, etc. — A first-person account of a breast cancer diagnosis. "I have to tell you," the doctor says, "I don't think I've ever seen anyone at your age in better shape than you." He holds his hands out in front of him, gesturing at me like a preacher. "Look at you!" I'm in my late 30s, weigh 132 pounds and wear a size 4.

Prehistoric Pets owner Jay Brewer wants to change your mind about things that slither

Prehistoric Pets owner Jay Brewer wants to change your mind about things that slither

Orange County Register — The Reptile Zoo sounds like a roadside attraction in the Everglades, but the Southern California version is part of a 30-year pet store legacy, currently housed in a stuccoed Fountain Valley strip mall, just off the 405 Freeway.

How the Australian wildfires inspired an app that makes philanthropy easy for Gen Z

How the Australian wildfires inspired an app that makes philanthropy easy for Gen Z

Orange County Register — It all started with a fire. The Australian bush burned red and the undergrowth glowed like lava as kangaroos fled through the night, their coats covered in soot. Later, volunteers would apply bandages to the scorched feet of bewildered koalas. Meanwhile, in Orange County, Justine Makoff's son was working as a busboy.

Visit these literary hot spots around Southern California

Visit these literary hot spots around Southern California

Orange County Register — Looking for literary readings? Here are a few places to listen.

The rim of the world

The rim of the world

getcoral.app — An interview with Flash Count Diary’s Darcey Steinke.

How To Boost Your Immunity and Stay Healthy

How To Boost Your Immunity and Stay Healthy

Beautytap — Leading doctors share their top tips for strengthening the immune system.

Achieve vibrant, hydrated skin with H2O+

Achieve vibrant, hydrated skin with H2O+

Beautytap — Staring down into the crystal blue azure, I realize I can almost see the bottom. With the subtle fresh scent, I can't wait to dive in. No, I'm not talking about the waters of Lake Tahoe or Bora Bora, I'm talking about the H2O+ Hydration Oasis Refreshing Gel Moisturizer.

What Are The Benefits Of Probiotics and Prebiotics? – A Leading Gastroenterologist Explains

What Are The Benefits Of Probiotics and Prebiotics? – A Leading Gastroenterologist Explains

Beautytap — If you’ve been confused about the differences between probiotics and prebiotics and how they can be helpful for overall health, we have you covered.

MedMen EMBER | Dr. Rachel Knox's Fascinating Path To Cannabis Medicine

MedMen EMBER | Dr. Rachel Knox's Fascinating Path To Cannabis Medicine

medmen.com — Dr. Rachel Knox, a cofounder of American Cannabinoid Clinics delivers a personalized, expert approach to healing and wellness. Read more about cannabis medicine on EMBER, a journal of cannabis and culture brought to you by MedMen cannabis dispensaries and marijuana delivery.

Monarch Bay Beach Club makes anyone feel like a local

Monarch Bay Beach Club makes anyone feel like a local

Orange County Register — From all manner of water sports to falconry demonstrations and fireside ukelele lessons, this private beach club has it all. Hey, Dana Point: The oceanfront restaurant at Monarch Bay Beach Club is finally back, and judging by the jumping bar on a Wednesday night, it was worth the wait.

Country mouse or city mouse? In Italy, be both

Country mouse or city mouse? In Italy, be both

Orange County Register — Your trip to Tuscany can be as opulent or as simple as you'd like to make it.

The Hunt for Sakura

The Hunt for Sakura

Orange County Register — On a Diamond Princess Cruise through Japan, travelers search for the elusive beauty of cherry blossoms in bloom.

I Shaved My Head (Again) As An Act of Self-Love

I Shaved My Head (Again) As An Act of Self-Love

I AM & CO — Amanda Fletcher grapples with identity, sexuality and self-love as she learns to live beyond her breast cancer diagnosis.

OC Beaches Locals Don't Want You to Know About

OC Beaches Locals Don't Want You to Know About

farandwide.com — Every person who loved The Hills and The O.C. swooned over the show's opening shots of vibrant, luxe Orange County beaches. So when I finally got to see pieces of that SoCal coastline for myself, I have to admit, I was kind of disappointed.

How to Look Fly When You Fly: The Ultimate Travel Style Guide

How to Look Fly When You Fly: The Ultimate Travel Style Guide

farandwide.com — Maintaining slick style while traveling is no easy feat. Every trip has different demands, and seamlessly transitioning from day to night can be a headache. And that's to say nothing of making sure what you bring is easy-breezy to pack. Happily, there are some travel staples that reliably mix comfort with panache.

Hangover Cures Around the World

Hangover Cures Around the World

farandwide.com — Though experts agree on the biological effects of alcohol on the body - throbbing headaches, nausea, excessive fatigue, dehydration - how you medicate yourself depends on where you are in the world. In some countries, it's all about pickled foods; in others, eggs are the rage; and in others, the hangover remedy of choice relies on consuming...more alcohol.

Baja United is driven by Jim Riley's need to help others

Baja United is driven by Jim Riley's need to help others

Orange County Register — The story is full of car crashes and booby traps. The driver grips the steering wheel like a lifeline, waiting for the navigator in the passenger seat to shout out the next turn. She screams over the sound of the motor, trying her best not to drop the map or lose her hold on the compass.

Toronto the Local Way

Toronto the Local Way

farandwide.com — Think "international travel" and Toronto, Canada might not top the list - but look closer and you'll discover that this is actually one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. In fact, half of the residents in this city, the fourth largest in North America, were born in a country other than Canada.

‎PEN America Emerging Voices Podcast on Apple Podcasts

‎PEN America Emerging Voices Podcast on Apple Podcasts

apple.com — ‎The PEN America Emerging Voices Podcast was created to increase the reach of the fellowship and provide the tools necessary to launch a professional writing career to writers in need beyond the five fellows awarded each year. Hosted by Fellowship Manager Amanda Fletcher, the podcast will feature fel...

Breast cancer causes a family to evaluate everything

Breast cancer causes a family to evaluate everything

Orange County Register — "What would you do if it was your wife?" is a question breast surgeon Dr. John West has been asked in thousands of consultation rooms since opening Breast Care Center in Orange in 1988.

Ultimate Uncruise

Ultimate Uncruise

Orange County Register — Revisiting the Baja California Peninsula by sea ignites new memories.
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