Amanda-Grace is a self-published author from Shelbyville, Kentucky. She writes the Carson Crime Files series under the pen name Amethyst Drake. She excels at crafting delightful characters and developing complex relationships among them. Her favorite genre has always been mystery, making it a natural choice for her writing. She aims to blend her personal experiences with mental health and the moral complexities of intricate interpersonal relationships into engaging novels. She has past work experience in sales, marketing, graphic design, web development, event planning, and non-fiction writing. All these skills contribute to her self-publishing career.