There’s also always been, in our minds, an allegory to the idea of God - an omniscient creature both separate from and involved in the actions of others.

It affects its inhabitants much the same way any character would.

Other characters seem to aspire to the identity - the centuries of belonging - that the House affords.īut the House impacts the characters in a more visceral way. Sarah is somewhat manipulated by the temptation of wealth and privilege that comes with being an owner of the House. In the case of Amber House, how do you think the house affects its inhabitants? When constructing your characters, did you keep in mind how living in a house as stately and grand may affect the people in different ways?Īs far as how luxurious the House is, it certainly impacts identity - Anne in the first book seeks to define her life in opposition to the environment provided by the House in her childhood. In 2013, Reed established her own multimedia production company, and has subsequently produced and directed several short films.Ī book I read recently, Among Others by Jo Walton, discusses how people (fictional or otherwise) are constructed in part by the landscape around them.

LARKIN REED is a professional photographer, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in filmmaking. magazine, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The Guardian, among numerous others. She is also a notable political blogger and has appeared on CNN, CBS, ABC and HuffPost Live, as well as featured in articles published by TIME magazine, Marie Claire magazine, Ms. She has been recognized on the national level for her short stories, essays and poetry.

TUCKER REED is an award-winning fiction and nonfiction writer. The first book in the series was nominated for the 2014 Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award for its realistic portrayal of characters with autism Moore is outspoken about her inclusion in the autism spectrum, and is dedicated to autism awareness. Her latest project, the young adult fiction series THE AMBER HOUSE TRILOGY, co-written with her two daughters and based loosely upon her own family history, examines fourteen generations of Maryland women and their ties to the past, present, and future. KELLY MOORE is a New York Times best-selling author, former litigator, and single mother of three.

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