Hi! I’m Amy Brecount White
Travel writer, novelist, and college essay writing coach.
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Sharing our stories can unite and uplift us.
Well-crafted words empower us to see new perspectives and dive into lives beyond our own.
I still can’t believe I walked along this gorgeous yet narrow ledge on this fabulous hike outside Sedona.
Recent Travel Articles
Whether I’m scouting for migrating birds on Virginia’s barrier islands or facing my fear of heights on a high ropes course, I find the world endlessly fascinating.
28 Outdoor Adventures in the Mid-Atlantic
Where to go whitewater rafting, tubing, boating, paddle-boarding, zip-lining, hiking, garden hopping, hot-air ballooning and more.
7 Stops on a Road Trip Along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia
Explore rainforests and rocky beaches in this 110-mile coastal region of Western Canada known as a paradise for nature lovers.
4 Ways Families Can Become Happier Travelers—According to Researchers
Post-pandemic, we all want to travel more meaningfully. One tip: Ditch the bucket list.
Recent Eco Articles
I strongly believe that spending more time outdoors surrounded by green and growing life makes us healthier and happier. I love to be outdoors however I can be, soaking in Nature.
7 Tips and Tricks to Make Raking Leaves Easier
Using the right tools and rethinking your approach to this chore can help.
Plant Parenthood Takes Root
Millennials are fueling a houseplant craze, with shops and nurseries sprouting up across Montgomery County.
These Are the Only Monarchs in the World Worth Supporting
Whether you’re on the West Coast or East, you can support these fascinating migrators.
Young Adult & Upmarket Novels
Forget-Her-Nots
“A unique twist on romantic paranormal mystery, this is sure to appeal to girls who have outgrown fairy princesses but aren’t ready for sexy vampires.”
– KIRKUS REVIEWS
WORK IN PROGRESS:
Unrooted, a literary thriller
When nearly eighteen-year-old Hannah’s beloved father, Tom, dies tragically in a hiking accident, she has nothing but suspicions. She can’t quite trust the story her father’s childhood best friend, Kent, is telling about the freak accident that day.
Your College Essay Writing Coach
Learn about the essay process, what colleges expect in personal essays, why it matters, and how to make your college admission essays shine.