Author Amber M. Kestner

I know what a way to start a blog... Hear me out for a bit. Most of us Indie Authors are called lazy, living off the government, complaining about things we have no control over, and those that judge us cause we supposedly are not liking the hands that feed us. Not all true.  I can tell you something about me. I was never lazy actually if I had a choice I would work a 9-5 job or in this case 8am to 4pm because I like mornings into afternoons. I used to be an early bird, oh, did I love getting up at 4am-6am to start my day, enjoy my coffee, and get to my daily routines.  Living off the government wasn't my choice it was more my Dad's because I was too stressed to handle anything including Education. It wasn't healthy having a heart disease and try to live life normally, not everyone can. I'm currently on SNAP to keep food in the house and I have to fight back for my SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid that I have. Yes, I do legally have Medicare help through the state because I'...

We are coming to an end with 2025, all I can say is thank fucking goodness. Here is my timeline of 2025: 1. January was a whole bad way to begin because we were trapped inside a good chunk and I couldn't send my teenager to School due to the ice on our driveway and bus stop. Began writing Lesbian Café as a Novel to get a taste of writing a big book. 2. February it wasn't too much better with my teen constantly getting sick at random after being out for a whole month. It was a constant back and forth to see the doctor in Summersville. The school's attendance policy caused more stress than good because of how much restriction.  3. March my teen became Homeschooled because I got sick and tired of the attendance policies and how they handled kids with disabilities or major health problems. 8 days or less for attendance can be ridiculous for those with bad health whether mental or physical. That's all I have to say on that. 4. April & May we were smooth sailing. My teen ...

What am I going on about now? Simple: Being noticed, being known, and being pestered. I honestly can't wait until my AllAuthor thing expires because I'm seriously done with the emails. I will always love AllAuthor and it isn't their fault. They have left emails for Authors to report the spams and such, the constant harassment but these people don't know when to stop and take NO! as a complete sentence. Ever since releasing 31 books and pushing myself beyond limits it's a never ending cycle. I have a Novel, I'm trying to write but I keep pushing the release date later and later because I'm dealing with constant emails from Book Marketers, Cinnamic Video Promoters, Book Club Promotions, and god forbid anything else. The emails/phone calls for Vanity and Traditional have finally stopped since we didn't have the house phone for several weeks. If I can finish my Novel by next year, I will be blessed because with the constant harassment, I feel like it is push...

  Amber M. Kestner is a West Virginian author specializing in Sapphic Romance. She published her first work, Jana & Angel: A Girl For Her Series, Volume 1, in 2016 and has been writing since her pre-teen years, honing her craft on platforms like AllPoetry, StoryWrite, and Wattpad. Now based in Sutton, West Virginia, Amber focuses on stories of coming out, true love, friendship, and a touch of fantasy, spanning clean to mature romance. Read full interview...

My writing never began with FanFics. I don't like FanFics, to be completely honest. You must have to be asking yourself why? Why didn't I follow everyone else that writes stories? What is their to dislike about FanFics?  Truth be known, I believe in original stories something you make yourself. Not the ones from Shows, Movies, Books, and so forth. I'm not against anyone who writes FanFics, not by the least, and I do support those that do like my friends from L0tus's server and outside of them. Hell, some of my best friends writes FanFics. Have I tried? One time. I tried to write one with me and Chely Wright (Country Artist). I couldn't do it.  Honestly, if you must know it may hurt some people but I refuse to read FanFics. I refuse to pick it up. Now have I done so? A few times for L0tus because she needed my attention for it and wanted to know if I'd like it. I can't explain why I dislike FanFics since most continue stories beyond the Shows, Movies, Books a...

Two year hiatus? Haha yeah, no that isn't happening. I have to make money to support me and my kiddo. Did I want a break? Of course I do. 30 books is a lot for a person though there is Authors with 100+ books that is a huge deal. No, I'm not complaining or anything. I just know that I have to up my games with writing and take off time between gaming and reading. I mean, I will always be reading it is a must to keep the brain active and learn new words also characters.  Now, you are probably wondering what I'm going to be writing in my time.  Lesbian Café is a must by my audience that has to be released.  Shay's Burning Desire is another must, it's been delayed for many years, and it needs to be out there.  The Crow & the Blue Jay is one that I have readers anxiously waiting on. (m/m romance) As for anything else, I'm unsure to be honest. I know I got requested if I would write a book either for Mountain Getaway or Cozy Bakery Romance? My answer is Mountain G...