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Online Status: Last On: Nov 19, 2008 - 10:21 PM
Profile Views: 6,215
Member Since: February 15, 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/amywallace
Website: www.amywallace.com
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
Primary Publishers: Waterbrook/Multnomah (Random House)
Influences:
My kiddos. They love life and love God without apology. They are who they are with nothing to hide. They work hard, play hard, and are quick to ask forgiveness when they mess up. They're also quick with a kind word and a hug. They make me want to be a better person.
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Dee Henderson, Colleen Coble, Catherine Coulter
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Wednesday November 19
10:18 PM updated profile information
9:12 PM is now friends with YourChristianTools.com
Monday November 17
11:06 PM is now friends with Kathryn Porter, Missy, Penney, Heart Watcher, D. R. Polsz, New Christian Voices, Missy Tippens and Cynthia Ruchti
General Interests
Homeschooling, Teaching teens, Reading, University of Louisville basketball, The beach, Scrapbooking, Chocolate, FBI
Music
Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, Nichole Noredman, Geoff Moore, Rich Mullins, Chris Tomlin, James Taylor, 80's music
Books
The Power of a Praying Parent, Waking the Dead, Praying God's Word, Bold Love, My Utmost for His Highest, Speechless, He Still Moves Stones, Playing By Heart, The Guardian, A Time to Dance, She's Out of Control, SisterChicks Down Under, The Guy I'm Not Dating, Too Good to Be True, From the Belly of the Dragon, The Void, Shattered Justice, Boo Who, Murder Mayhem and a Fine Man, The Restorer, Junie B Jones books
Movies/TV
Movies: Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matrix, Freaky Friday, The Bourne Supremacy, National Treasure, Maverick, Remember the Titans, CARS, Beauty and the Beast TV: The Unit
Networks
College: University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
1988 - 1992
Published Works
Enduring Justice (2009)

A PAINFUL PAST

Hanna Kessler's childhood secret has remained buried for over two decades. But when the dark shadows of her past threaten to destroy those she loves, Hanna must face the summer that changed her life and the man who still haunts her memories.

A RACIALLY-MOTIVATED KILLER

As a Crimes Against Children FBI Agent, Michael Parker knows what it means to get knocked down. Difficult cases and broken relationships have plagued his entire year. But when the system fails and a white supremacist is set free, Michael's drive for retribution eclipses all else.

A LIFE-ALTERING CHOICE

A racist's well-planned assault forces Hanna and Michael to decide between executing vengeance and pursuing justice. The dividing line is the choice to heal. But when the attack turns personal, is justice enough?

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Healing Promises (2008)

Facing a new threat.

When FBI Agent Clint Rollins takes a bullet during a standoff, it might just save his life. But not even the ugly things he's seen during his years working in the Crimes Against Children Unit could prepare him for the overwhelming powerlessness of hospital tests revealing an unexpected diagnosis. If only Sara weren't retreating into doctor mode...he needs his wife now more than ever.

Frozen in fear.

Sara Rollins is an oncologist with a mission--beating cancer when she can, easing her patients' suffering at the very least. Now the life of her tall Texan husband is at stake. She never let the odds steal her hope before, but now the question of God's healing promises is personal. Can she hold on to the truth she claimed to believe?

Faith under fire.

As Clint continues to track down a serial kidnapper despite his illness, former investigations haunt his nightmares, pushing him beyond solving the case into risking his life and career. Clint struggles to believe God is still the God of miracles. Especially when he needs not one, but two. Everything in his life is reduced to one all-important question: Can God be trusted?

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Ransomed Dreams (2007)

Can Dreams Be Redeemed?

Gracie Ann Lang is being watched by a man who will stop at nothing to hide the truth from her. Having lost the only man she ever loved and the children who were her world, the truth is all Gracie wants - an explanation for what really happened.

She longs to move forward but is bound by chains of fear. Then she meets Steven Kessler, a Crimes Against Children FBI agent assigned to uncover an international plot to kidnap the British Ambassador's daughter. Steven awakens more than memories; he revives the possibility of a life Gracie desires. A life where healing and peace crowd out the nightmares.

But his case and her past are dangerously connected. Suddenly, Gracie must decide if she's able - let alone willing - to pay the required ransom to redeem dreams and restore hope.

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A Cup of Comfort for Mothers to Be (2006)
As a contributing author, my story, Doctors Are a Mom's Best Friend, is a fun look at my not so wonderful opinion of doctors...until one handed me my precious firstborn. Then after two more times in the delivery room, doctors became this mom's best friend~ especially doctors bearing epidurals.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Diabetes (2006)
As a contributing author, my story, Dancing With Diabetes, is a biographical look at how I've learned to dance. Even when life hurts. Because it's worth every step.

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God Allows U-Turns for Teens (2006)
As a contributing author, the story, If Only I Were Beautiful, delves into God's redemptive use of my past to help teen girls learn the Source of real self-confidence.

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God Answers Mom's Prayers (2005)
This was my first ever published work and one of my favorites as a contributing author with God Allows U-Turns books. My story For This Child is a look at how God's "no" turned into a huge blessing and a painful scar became a grateful reminder.

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About Amy Wallace
Who am I? What a sweeping question. Listing some of the hats I wear ~ wife, homeschool mom, writer, Bible study teacher, chocoholic ~ might give a little insight into who I am. But then again, that's only a small snapshot.

Going deeper, I'd have to say that I'm married to an awesome, incredibly good-looking, and God-honoring man. Together we homeschool three amazing daughters. Some of my favorite moments are the ones I spend laughing, reading, and being goofy with my family.

In my spare time, I love writing stories, teaching teenagers, scrapbooking, playing basketball, and taking walks with my family. The beach is my all-time favorite place to be. Chocolate is my favorite food. I collect teddy bears, tons of books, and dust on my furniture.

But getting to the heart of who I am can be summed up in a few short words. I'm a daughter of the King learning to live and love with laughter. My greatest passion in life is to know God and show others how He heals hearts and how to they can glorify God by enjoying Him forever.

That's why I write, teach, kiss my kiddos, watch sunsets, and keep trying again when I fail.

Please come by the Heart Chocolate website (www.amywallace.com) or the Defenders of Hope site (www.defendersofhope.com) and learn more about my books, ways to keep kids safe, and my awesome heavenly Daddy.
Blog
Need some book recommendations   11/12/2008 - 12:05 AM
I'm just finishing up the Bug Man series by Tim Downs... loved the newest one, Less Than Dead. But I'd like some good books that don't have the creep factor of forensic investigations. I need a little break from them. And my family would apprecia... (login or sign up to read more)
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Forever and a day   10/09/2008 - 3:38 PM
It feels like it's been forever and a day since I blogged here! Sorry about that! It's been part crazy writing/ speaking schedule and part back-to-school work. But it's been fun. And I'm excited about working on some new projects. I'm even going home... (login or sign up to read more)
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Mainly Mysteries   8/16/2008 - 3:51 PM
If you're a bibliophile who's into mysteries and suspense, come check out a new blog in town... Mainly Mysteries. I had the honor of doing an interview with Nancy Mehl, a wonderful mystery writer, and we had a great time. If you'd like to win... (login or sign up to read more)
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Closing a chapter   8/04/2008 - 3:19 PM
Wow, does it feel strange to finish one chapter of life and not be quite ready to flip to the next page in the adventure. In case you're wondering what in the world I'm referring to... I've just turned in edits for my last Defenders of Hope book, ... (login or sign up to read more)
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Slacking in the blogsphere   6/11/2008 - 2:42 PM
Hey, everyone! After hanging out with the FBI in DC, I've been busier than ever! And blogging here hasn't happened as much as I would have liked. BUT I am posting regularly on my main blog: Heart Chocolate Please hop over there for a visit to see ... (login or sign up to read more)
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Recent Guestbook Comments (13)  
Leanna Ellis on 11/18/08 - 1:02 PM
Hey, Amy! Hang in there! Praying for ya.

Love, Leanna
Leanna Ellis on 11/18/08 - 8:45 AM
Hey, girl! How are you? Was thinking about you this morning. HOpe all is going well, my friend. Blessings, Leanna
Deborah Raney on 11/12/08 - 3:33 PM
Amy, thanks so much! I'm thrilled to know you enjoyed Leaving November. I watched a TV interview with you the other day and was SO impressed with how poised you are!

Anchored Heart Weighted Hula Hoops on 10/23/08 - 11:13 PM
Hi Amy !

Remember Proverbs
says: laughter is like a medicine and marrow to our bones

If you'd like to laugh, there's some few sec videos of men, women, and children hula hooping that i filmed using my hoops. Some walking while hooping, and one eating ice cream while hooping, etc. Its pretty funny and more's to come.

God bless you!
Frank Creed, TWCP on 10/20/08 - 1:44 AM
Please stop by and put your novelist-discussion into my blog titled Econo-Friendly Fiction-Ministry? "You just may reach a new reader or two!

Faith,
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Avril on 10/18/08 - 2:54 PM
H Amy just stopping by to say hi.God bless
Sherrie Ashcraft on 10/17/08 - 3:58 PM
Amy, it was really fun for Christina and me to meet you at ACFW. I wish we could have spent more time together. Sounds like you're keeping very busy, as are we. Come by our website and sign up for our infrequent, humorous newsletter. We'd love your encouragement! Just go to www.ashberrylane.net.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Pamela on 10/09/08 - 12:34 PM
Hi Amy,
Hope all is well. Check out the video of my grandson on my profile. Have a very blessed week. May God Truly Bless You & Your Family.
Nise' on 10/06/08 - 8:23 PM
I won Ransomed Dreams and Healing Promises in a giveaway and am looking forward to reading them! You are a "new to me" author.
Deborah Finley What Your Future Holds on 10/02/08 - 5:55 PM
Hi Amy!
Driving by to say hi and
God bless you and yours!

Let us run the race that is set before us,
with patience, looking unto JESUS,
the author and finisher of our faith.

I'm an author from Chicago. Would you please check out my (10 min) TV Interview video on my profile where i discuss my 1st book ,it's a supernatural, amazing story of how great our God is and would appreciate you helping to spread the word. It has and is helping many people, all glory be to God! I'm very excited because I just received a phone call a few days ago from a TV Show in Virginia Beach, VA and they approved my book and will be coming to my home soon to do a feature story & hiring an actress to play me as a little girl to do a reenactment, glory be to God! I'd appreciate you helping to spread the word about my book and forwarding the video/ TV interview from my profile, It has helped and is helping so many women, men, and children, all glory be to God! I also give a portion of book proceeds to women/ children shelters. I'd appreciate your prayers & feedback. Have a blessed week!
Marion McNair on 10/02/08 - 2:08 AM
Just dropping in to say hello. Love and prayers, Marion
BFine:Offline Until Monday on 9/11/08 - 7:01 PM
Amy, thanks for accepting me back as an online friend...
it's nice to be back on SL!

*I hope you are doing good
Sherrie Ashcraft on 8/24/08 - 10:42 PM
Amy, I just finished reading your interview on Title Trakk. What a great interview. I especially enjoyed your very last paragraph, as Christina and I are waiting to hear the result of our book going to committee last week. Thanks for the words of encouragement.

BTW, your books sound fascinating. I'll have to buy some at the Mall of America signing.