Amy True (also writing as as Amy Trueblood) is a celebrated author whose work has primarily focused on young adult historical fiction. Meet Me In Ivy Falls is where she brings her formidable writing talents to the adult contemporary romance market. Amy True's book (writing as Amy Trueblood) Across a Broken Shore won the 2020 Gold Medal for Historical Fiction in the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Her work has also been recognized by the American Library Association, with Across a Broken Shore being named a 2020 Best Feminist Book in Children's Literature. Both Nothing But Sky and Across a Broken Shore were selected as Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections. Amy grew up near Disneyland, which sparked her interest in storytelling from a young age. She graduated with a degree in journalism and has experience in advertising and entertainment. She is an active member of the writing community, extremely active on social media, and a frequent participant at romance conventions. Her journey to publication was not straightforward, facing challenges and rejections before successfully publishing her books. This dedication and perseverance provide an engaging talking point with audiences.
