Amy Trueblood grew up in California only ten minutes from Disneyland which sparked an early interest in storytelling. As the youngest of five, she spent most of her time trying to find a quiet place to curl up with her favorite books. After graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in journalism, she worked in entertainment in Los Angeles before returning to work in Arizona. Fueled by good coffee and an awesome Spotify playlist, you can often find Amy working on the next post for her blog, Chasing the Crazies.

"Trueblood expertly portrays life in Depression-era San Francisco through the eyes of a young woman." -- School Library Journal

"The history of the bridge, women in medicine, and family life will have great appeal." -- Booklist

"A fascinating glimpse into Irish-Catholic life in 1930s San Francisco, the building of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the limited opportunities for women in that era." Feminists and history-buffs alike are sure to enjoy Across a Broken Shore.” -- Children’s Literature Jan 2020

2020 IPPY Award Gold Medalist (Historical Fiction) (2020) - Winner [United States]

2020 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - Gold Medalist (Young Adult Fiction - Historical/Cultural) (2020) - Winner [United States]