A champion of the First Amendment, Amanda McNeill writes with a purpose: to make people think. Life Sketches (dystopian) is a response to the ubiquitous assaults on our democracy, ...view moreA champion of the First Amendment, Amanda McNeill writes with a purpose: to make people think. Life Sketches (dystopian) is a response to the ubiquitous assaults on our democracy, describing one possible horrific future. The Haven Trilogy (Oracle, Infinite Chain, Link) exposes the darker side of small town life, challenging our revered traditions and beliefs.She lives in northern Illinois with her husband Rodney and three cats. She offers two programs: Write Now! for anyone who has ever thought "someday I want to write a book," and Pub Crawl, for those who have written a book and are facing the long hard slog to publication.view less