Amanda Turner, NYT Bestseller & Awkward HumanOn the Scandalous Nature of Female Trumpet PlayersI recently visited my grandmother on her 103rd birthday.Aug 27Aug 27
Amanda Turner, NYT Bestseller & Awkward HumanHow to Be AwkwardNote: this is not an actual photo of me. That water looks deep and scary and cold. I have zero bravery or sense of adventure in such…Jun 251Jun 251
Amanda Turner, NYT Bestseller & Awkward HumanHow to Enjoy Physical Discomfort All Summer LongAh, summer. My family is a big fan. My youngest is spending today at a water park with friends. My oldest also loves any activity that can…Jun 11Jun 11
Amanda Turner, NYT Bestseller & Awkward HumanDo You Know a Teenager Who Loves to Write?This summer I have the honor of teaching at Writers at Harriman, a one-week writing camp for teens at Harriman State Park in Idaho. My…May 21May 21
Amanda Turner, NYT Bestseller & Awkward HumanHow to Rekindle Your Love of ReadingI used to travel everywhere with a book. I was never frustrated if I found myself in a waiting room longer than expected. In fact, that was…Apr 301Apr 301
Amanda Turner, NYT Bestseller & Awkward HumanMadame Arcati (Then and Now)Thirty-two years ago, at the age of 15 (do the math, if you must), I was given the opportunity to play Madame Arcati in Noel Coward’s…Apr 16Apr 16
Amanda Turner, NYT Bestseller & Awkward Human10 Things to Do Instead of Scrolling on Your PhoneI’m terrible at this. I get sucked into doom scrolling as much as the next gal. But I want to be better.Mar 19Mar 19
Amanda Turner, NYT Bestseller & Awkward HumanThe Internet Is a Big Fat LiarHopefully you already know this… that the internet is a big fat liar. One example is this photo I’ve used. Because in reality, this dog…Mar 51Mar 51
Amanda Turner, NYT Bestseller & Awkward HumanHow to Stay Obnoxiously Busy2024 has been a wild ride so far. I starred in a play called Love… or Best Offer. It’s a romcom about 50+ singles trying online dating for…Feb 21Feb 21