Amanda Reynolds
Writing Coach
Amanda Reynolds is the bestselling author of six psychological suspense novels. Close To Me, her No.1 ebook bestseller, was adapted into a major six-part TV series starring Connie Nielsen and Christopher Eccleston, airing on Sundance AMC in the U.S. and Channel 4 in the U.K. Her latest thriller, Her Husband’s Lie, was an Amazon Kindle Bestseller, entering the Top 100 across all genres. 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.
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. Close To Me, described as ‘dramatic psychological suspense for fans of Liane Moriarty,’ 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.
Amanda taught creative writing for many years before becoming a published author, 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.’