BECOME AN IMAGINEER - COMING IN JANUARY 2025
{ About Me }
Everyone has a story to tell.
You have the power to be the hero in yours.
My mission is to craft stories that teach self-reliance and how to tap into your own super powers. No matter where you come from, or how hard your circumstances have been - you have the power to be the hero in your story.
You get to write it anyway you want.
There‘s never been a more important time on our planet than to remember no matter what’s happening in our external world, if you can imagine a better one, and use your unique gifts for the collective good - humanity has a fighting chance.
Writing Roots
I remember the exact moment I decided I wanted to write novels. I was seven years old, with a copy of CHAROLETTE'S WEB in hand out in the Connecticut woods. Wilber and the whole cast of characters took me to another world - and I thought -one day, I want to do this. Transport readers from the ordinary into the extraordinary.
SciFi & Fantasy Fanatic
Give me anything to read or watch that transforms regular reality with speculative imaginative elements and I'm hooked. Add a slow burn or forbidden love romance and I'll skip sleep. I marvel at monsters and mythical creatures, and I'm addicted to high stakes thrillers with characters who haunt my dreams and I ache for after I've written or read THE END of a beloved novel or Netflix/Amazon series I've binged.
Passionate & Dedicated
This is Ezra-my one and only kid- they dazzle me daily as a proficient illustrator, their compassion and attention to current events. Ezra is getting a psychology degree so they can help others to feel comfortable with their personal challenges.
As an author, Mom and young-adult champion, I wanted to create a hub for young innovators to provide support and inspiration via compelling content. With a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, I'm dedicated to delivering quality stories and assist our youth during these turbulent times.
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TESTIMONIAL
Not only have I been writing for teens for twenty years, but I was a teacher and a nanny for a very long time and found myself coaching hundreds of my students who needed someone to listen, really get on their level who cared about their feelings and could do it from an objective perspective.
This is Megan. I was her nanny for four years and I'm thrilled to still have a connection with her today.
I'm so proud of the lovely young lady she's become.
"I met Ami Blackford when she was my caregiver for 4 years. During this time, I severely struggled both academically and mentally, which led to many people judging me or labeling me a “bad kid” when really I was just hurting, and one of the only people who saw that was Ami She saw me for who I was, a young person in pain and in need of support and not just a “moody teenager”. She became a second mother to me and truly impacted my life for the better with her kind spirit and care. I can say for certain that without her help in my life during this time, I would not be the person I am today. I am now a caregiver and strive to be like her at work because I truly believe struggling kids are better off when met with the kindness and support she offers to everyone around her."
Champion Your Teen
As much as I'm focused on young-adults, I believe parents need the same level of support. If you're finding it hard to relate to your teen, talk to them, and have a balanced relationship, I can provide one-on-one coaching to give you a safe space to vent and find solutions to enable you to champion your kid through life challenges so they can navigate it with confidence.
I constantly hear parents discussing how much trouble they're having connecting with their teenagers - and as someone who has taught in a formal setting, informal and has championed my own, there are specific ways to help guide your teen while cultivating a trusting and healthy bond that will last a lifetime.