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  • Recent Publications
  • Stand-Alone Books for Children
  • Kayla Montgomery Series
  • Books for Adults
Recent Publications
Stand-Alone Books for Children
Kayla Montgomery Series
Books for Adults
Josie the Cockapoo Tells All
Mum’s a bit stressed out this week—something about finalizing the cover for her new book. So being the faithful companion that I am, I agreed to write this week’s column if she agreed not to read it. (I want to get a few secrets off this furry chest, and some might hurt her feelings.) Oh, by the way, I’m Josie, the cockapoo, and head of the Laundrie household. Mum, Dad, and I have quite a history together. From the day they picked me up—I was just over 6 weeks old—I knew I belonged to them. Mum gets gushy-eyed when she…
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Daisy Duke
“Check out your sister’s legs,” my sister-in-law called to my brother in September 2020. We had paused on a bike trail to drink some water. “They look like stovepipes.” It was true. I had made a doctor’s appointment, but it was still several days away. When I pressed my thumb into my fat, puffy leg, it left a deep indentation. When I was a teen, I had considered my legs one of my better features. Mini skirts were in fashion during my high school and college days. I sewed a jumpsuit in a bright purple, pink, and teal swirled fabric,…
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Here’s to you, Candy
We’re aware of the big decisions that steer our course, such as choosing a mate or a career, but if you think back, what was a minor decision you made that ended up being life-changing? For me, it was getting a horse of my own; a horse I would name Candy. It was the late 80s and my daughters and I had been taking riding lessons at Bev Gaedke’s ranch on Highway 23 in the Dells. Thinking about how I could afford a horse led me to investigating adopting a wild horse, which one could do for $150. That knowledge…
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“A skillfully crafted novel by an author with a genuine flair for originality and the kind of narrative driven storytelling that holds the reader’s engaged attention from beginning to end, “Stranded On Castaway Island” by Amy Laundrie is an extraordinarily entertaining read, and one that is especially appropriate and recommended for middle school, high school, and community library contemporary YA fiction collections.”

“Laundrie’s presentations captivate even the most restless youngsters. Her enthusiasm and excitement are irresistible. A sentence or two from her and the audience is hushed and focused on every word and gesture. And this is just the beginning, because Laundrie’s presentation is followed by a variety of hands-on activities that reinforce the concepts she just shared. Make a fishing pole from scraps found on the beach? You bet! Build a shelter from next to nothing? Or a fire without a match? Absolutely! Laundrie’s passion ignites the excitement and creativity of her listeners in the best possible way. Highly recommended.”

Gayle Rosengren

Author of Middle Grade fiction including MacKenzie’s Last Run

“Amy Laundrie’s presentations for young readers are phenomenal. She has a wonderful rapport with kids, and engages them in relevant creative activities that are educational and fun.”

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