Amy Waeschle
Writer and Photographer
A freelance travel and advertising writer, Amy is currently living in Sicily where she is working on a series of novels and short stories.
Recent Publications
Heart of Winter 2006 Patagonia catalogue: "W.A.P. #96."
Surf Life for Women magazine: "Catch a Winter Wave at Westport."
Surfline: "ONE WEEK OFF: How to Surf Your Brains Out in Costa Rica."
Late Summer '05 Patagonia catalogue: "Night Bathing."
Select Titles:
Surf
Life for Women magazine: "I've
never seen waves that glassy. I probably surfed the best waves of my life
today.”
Nagigia
Island story
The Seattle Times Sunday Travel Section: "All I Ever Needed to Know About Surfing I Learned from a Local with Almost No Teeth." Kauai story
"Feet Like Blocks of Ice, Heart Red-Hot with Joy." Focus on Women magazine, May 2004.
"Unwind your Mind or Frolic Your Feet." The Bellingham Herald, April 29, 2004.
"Come to Todos Santos for a Real Taste of Mexico." International Living magazine, May 2004.
"Surfing the Wild Wenatchee." The Bellingham Herald, May 21, 2004.
"Fiji's Waves were Over My Head, Literally." Surfline, May, 2004.
"Surfing Short Sands." The Bellingham Herald, June 25, 2004.
"Relax Your Mind, Rejuvenate Your Spirit." Enlightened Practice Magazine, August/September 2004. read story.
"Bring Toys to Idaho's Popular Playground." The Bellingham Herald, July 23, 2004.
Writing Awards:
2005 Zola Award, Finalist, Short Story, “Making a Pie With Grandma.”
Focus Magazine, 2004 CoastLines Adventure Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Feet Like Blocks of Ice, Heart Red-Hot with Joy.”
To view complete writing Curriculum Vitae, click here
Works in Progress:
Fiction:
Deception Bay, 75,000 word Women's Fiction
Island Tryst, 70,000 word sequel to Deception Bay
Feeding the Fire, 85,000 word Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction:
Surf Lust, 60,000 word non-fiction short story/photograph collection
Photography
