My Books
Contemporary &
Historical Fiction
I write contemporary, literary, and historical women’s fiction. Perfect for your next book club, my novels explore the trials and triumphs and the wonder and magic of everyday life. In these stories you’ll find hope, inspiration, family, friends, and faith. Find yourself in the pages of my novels.
Find home.
Historical Fiction
Even if nothing else is certain, love is.
Welcome to Certain, Kentucky were things are often not very certain at all. In the midst of America’s Great Depression, this southern town finds hope and home in books and each other and the always certain power of love.
Join Mattie, Ruby, and Ava as they deliver books along the Hell for Certain Creek in the wilds of Kentucky, forging friendships, finding love, uncovering truths and standing up for what’s right even when it’s not what’s easy.
The re-release of these books is coming soon. Published by Adamant Amen Press (which is ME, more about that soon as my ultimate goal is to grow this press into something wonderful!) Stay tuned! You know the adage, if you want something done right, do it yourself. Not to say that other ways aren’t right, but I’ve got CERTAIN (get it? I couldn’t help myself) plans!
Contemporary Fiction
Life can be tart, but thankfully, it’s also pretty sweet.
The Lemonade Year and The Year of Thorns and Honey are part of a heartfelt and fun duology.
They can be read in either order, but if I have to suggest, I’d say start with The Lemonade Year first. There’s a fun twist that you’ll enjoy more if you read that one first–wink wink (inside scoop from the author!)
Click into a cover for more about each book and buy links if you’re so inclined.
You might also enjoy my short story collections. My first novel, The Lemonade Year, begin as a story that is now published in Out Across the Nowhere.
Jesus Tells a Story is a poignant, funny, and heartfelt collection about Jesus in the modern world. This linked collection started as a series of open mic style flash pieces that I wrote once a year to read at Wildacres Writers Workshop. They were popular enough that people started asking me if I was going to read a new “Jesus Story” each year. So each year, I wrote one. It’s been a decade now and with a few more added in to complete the story arc, here it is!
Odd coincidence, each collection has thirteen stories. The new good luck number.
Lovely Endorsements
“As a fan of southern fiction, I had high expectations for The Other Side of Certain and Amy Willoubhy-Burle exceeded them all. The ending will leave readers with a smile on their face and hope in their heart.” Beth Pugh on The Other Side of Certain
“When life gives you lemons, read this book. It’s a delicious glass of humor, heart, and hope.” Sara Gruen on The Lemonade Year.
“Amy Willoughby-Burle has crafted a warm heartfelt story of second chances, exploring how we move forward in grace.” Heather Bell Adams on The Year of Thorns and Honey.
“These stories give a reader the vivid language and compelling narratives that are the trademarks of the best short stories. Out Across the Nowhere is an astonishing debut.” Ron Rash on Out Across the Nowhere