Amanda Reynolds
Writing Coach
The number 1 bestselling author of suspense novels including Close To Me, adapted for television by Channel 4.

Amanda Reynolds is the bestselling author of psychological suspense novels, with six published to date.
Her number one ebook bestseller, Close To Me, was adapted in 2021 into a major TV series starring Connie Nielsen and Christopher Eccleston, airing on Sundance AMC in the U.S. and Channel 4 in the U.K. Described as ‘dramatic psychological suspense for fans of Liane Moriarty,’ Close to Me was published by Headline in 2017. Lying To You followed in 2018 and The Hidden Wife in 2019. Amanda’s psychological thrillers have been translated into multiple languages and been praised for their gripping, unsettling and twisty plots. Amanda’s fourth novel, The Assistant, was published by Boldwood Books in April 2023 with The Wife’s Secret and Her Husband’s Lie following in 2024, an Amazon Kindle Bestseller.
Amanda’s twisty thrillers have earned high praise from Karen Hamilton, Nikki Smith, Harriet Tyce, the New York Journal of Books, Woman magazine, and Culturefly. Amanda has spoken at the Cheltenham Literature Festival and has taught creative writing for many years, running her own classes and workshops. She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband and their Golden Retriever.
If you’re writing mystery, a psychological suspense thriller or commercial fiction, you’ll find Amanda an exciting and experienced coach.
Amanda’s Genres
- Crime & Suspense
- Psychological Thriller
- Thriller
‘Writing is like magic, it looks effortless when done well.’