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Freelance journalist, author, and visual artist. My newest nonfiction book, Satellite Boy, published by @counterpointllc, is out now. Repped by Jeff Ourvan.

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Andrew Amelinckx’s Biography

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I'm a freelance writer and narrative non-fiction author with more than a decade of experience in the newspaper and magazine industries. I cover men's style, food, crime, art, culture, agriculture, and history. I've had several non-fiction books published. My latest, Exquisite Wickedness: Two Murders and the Making of Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" is out now. My newest book, "Satellite Boy: How the International Manhunt for a Master Thief Launched the Modern Communication Age," published by Counte…

Andrew Amelinckx’s Journalist Portfolio

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Does Distillation And Filtration Make A Difference For Vodka? Or Is It Just Clever Marketing? - C...

Does Distillation And Filtration Make A Difference For Vodka? Or Is It Just Clever Marketing? - C...

Distillation and filtration make a difference because the more times vodka is run through a still, the more p…

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Learn More About Your Whiskey's Quality By Paying Attention To The Finish - Chowhound

Learn More About Your Whiskey's Quality By Paying Attention To The Finish - Chowhound

If you're looking for clues your whiskey is well-made, look beyond just its initial taste or smell. You'll al…

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The Wild History Of National Tequila Day - Chowhound

The Wild History Of National Tequila Day - Chowhound

National Tequila Day originated in 1974 from college students in Utah. But by the 2000s, companies had change…

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Why Scotch And Steak Are A Must-Try Pairing - Chowhound

You're probably used to pairing steak with red wine, but once you try pairing it with Scotch whisky, you'll n…

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In 2026, American Blended Whiskey Is Finally Getting The Attention It Deserves - Chowhound

In 2026, American Blended Whiskey Is Finally Getting The Attention It Deserves - Chowhound

American blended whiskey has long lived in bourbon's shadow, but innovative producers and changing tastes are…

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Here are the most comfortable men's pajamas that had us looking forward to bedtime

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The Old-School Canned Vegetable Everyone Added To Casseroles In The '70s And '80s Original

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Back in the 1970s and '80s, when casseroles ruled, there was one brand of vegetables that often found its way into those dishes along with ingredients like left-over hot dogs and cream of mushroom soup. One-dish meals, after all, required some veggies for a bit of a nutritional boost. It was called Veg-All and it was (and still is) a can filled with potatoes, green beans, carrots, celery, corn, peas, and — the bane of many children — lima beans.
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The Reason In-N-Out Is More Affordable And Consistent Than Other Fast Food Chains

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If you've ever eaten at an In-N-Out Burger, you may have noticed a few things. For one, the menu is fairly limited compared to McDonald's. You're probably not going to ever be able to get a chicken sandwich there, for one thing, but you can order from its secret menu and get onions six different ways, among other perks.
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Quote Of The Day By Dolly Parton: 'I'm Not Offended By All The Dumb Blonde Jokes Because ...' Original

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Dolly Parton seemingly did it all. By the time of Parton's death in August 2026, at the age of 80, she was a beloved country and pop singer with a slew of awards and a massive catalog of hits. She was also a Hollywood actor, author, renowned businessperson, philanthropist, and, let's just say it: a legend. But her life wasn't an easy one, as Parton was raised in poverty in the mountains of Tennessee, one of 12 children of a sharecropper.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Crime reporter for a small daily in the Hudson Valley, unless you include my high school newspaper in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I started out on one.

How is social media changing news?

Not for the better. In the race to be first, accuracy and good writing skills have suffered and disinformation can quickly spread.

Awards

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Digital First Media award for Northeast Division

2014 - Court reporting

February 2014 winner for Amelinckx's live coverage of a triple murder trial of a Hells Angel.

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New England Newspaper & Press Association

2012 - First Place award for crime & Courts reporting

First place award for continuing coverage of a triple murder involving a Hells Angel, and a member of the Aryan Brotherhood in Berkshire County.

New York Newspaper Association

2007 - Outstanding Investigative reporting

Award for an interview with a crime victim of a slashing that took place in the parking lot of a police station in upstate New York.