Amanda’s Bookshelf
A new Indy author, Amanda’s collection of self-published books is just getting started! On her bookshelf you’ll find her debut novella and links to her current works in progress.
Breaking the Bubble Line:
An Introduction to Fly Fishing
for Women on the Water
In the outdoor industry, the secret to men’s success is that they’re not afraid of failure. They don’t need to be afraid of failure because they have claimed their permanent belonging for themselves in the wilderness. We need to do the same, and so I wrote this book for you.
I’m not here to bullsh*t you about fly fishing. For someone who is just getting started or wants to get started in the sport, there can be a lot of barriers to entry. Basic vocabulary and knowledge shouldn’t be one of those barriers. This book is by no means comprehensive. It is a basic guide to get you started on the water and in the community. In the end, we all come to the river for our own reasons. Speaking for myself, I am here for peace, connection, and adventure. I am here for me. I wrote this book for the women who see other women out on the water and are equally in awe, intimidated, and think that’s-cool-but-that-could-never-be-me. It can be, and it should be. You have a place out here. If you’re like me, sometimes you need a little push out the door. Consider these stories, knowledge, and lessons the push that gets you over the threshold. You have a place, a belonging, in the wild and beautiful spaces of the world. Don’t be afraid to claim it.
Running in Riffles:
Belonging in the Wilderness
Work In Progress
A sequel-adjacent to her debut novella Breaking the Bubble Line, Running in Riffles is a researched, reflective memoir on fly fishing, culture, and women in the wilderness.
Reviews
A’Lena
“In Breaking the Bubble Line, Amanda Marie seamlessly weaves personal narratives of familiar connection to the land with practical guidance, creating a welcoming introduction to a sport that has historically been less inviting to women. Her prose, rich with vivid imagery, transports readers to serene landscapes, while imparting invaluable tips and fostering a deep appreciation for nature – a must-read for anyone eager to embrace the art of fly fishing.”
Jeremiah
“Still waters run deep! The way Amanda Marie incorporates life experiences and her journey with outdoor adventures kept me engaged the entire read. I honestly was expecting just technical advice on how to fly fish, but this is SO much more. The practical advice combined with a record of family history and experiences is easily relatable to anyone who grew up in proximity to nature – and even those who didn’t! Definitely inspires me to get my little one out in nature and exposed to fly fishing.”
Travis
“Breaking the Bubble Line is a vulnerable and deeply passionate account of how grounding and centering the sport of fly fishing can be. The advice is simple to understand and hit on many simple things that a new person to the sport could easily overlook. “
Library
In Amanda’s library below you’ll find some books she has found helpful, interesting, and inspirational on her adventures.
The Little Red Book
of Fly Fishing
“The mission of The Little Red Book of fly Fishing is to demystify and un-complicate the tricks and tips that make a great trout fisher.”
Rookie No More
“Rookie No More is a lifesaver for novice fly fishers who are struggling with unanswered questions about various aspects of the sport that they have undertaken.”
A River Runs Through It
“In A River Runs Through It, Norman Maclean claims that ‘in my family, there is no clear line between religion and fly-fishing.’ Nor is there a clear line between family and fly-fishing.”
Cast, Catch, Release
“As her twenty-first birthday approached, Marina Gibson received a unique gift suggestion from her parents, who offered her a choice between fishing rods or jewelry.”
The Optimist
“David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers worldwide.”
A History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies
“Once limited to trout and salmon, today fly-fishing techniques are used to catch every fish species from minnows to marlin in rivers, lakes and oceans from the Amazon to the Arctic.”
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