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Amanda Skenandore

Amanda Skenandore is a historical fiction writer and registered nurse. In writing Between Earth and Sky, she has drawn on the experiences of a close relative, a member of the Ojibwe Tribe, who survived an Indian mission school in the 1950s. Between Earth and Sky is Amanda’s first novel. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Genres: Historical

New and upcoming books

May 2026

When No One Else Will

Novels

   Between Earth and Sky (2018)
   The Undertaker's Assistant (2019)
   The Second Life of Mirielle West (2021)
   The Nurse's Secret (2022)
   The Medicine Woman of Galveston (2024)
   When No One Else Will (2026)

Amanda Skenandore recommends

All in Her Hands (2026)
Audrey Blake
"Audrey Blake has crafted a masterful work of historical fiction! All in Her Hands sweeps you away with its richly drawn cast-characters so vivid and beloved they feel like old friends-and its stirring collision of a deadly London epidemic with the battle for women's place in medicine. It's one of those rare novels that transports you entirely-both in time and heart."

The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey (2025)
Kathleen Kaufman
"A mesmerizing journey through Victorian mysticism, where two determined women - separated by time but united in spirit - fight to break free from society's attempts to subjugate them. Uplifting and richly atmospheric, this novel beautifully captures the tension between destiny and self-determination."

The Song of the Blue Bottle Tree (2025)
India Hayford
"The Song of the Blue Bottle Tree is a spellbinding journey through the heart of the South, where magic whispers in the rustling leaves and redemption hangs heavy in the air. The story's richly drawn characters linger long after the last page is turned. A haunting, vivid tale of resilience and self-discovery that proves home is not just a place but a state of being we carry within us."

The Housekeeper's Secret (2024)
Iona Grey
"Rich in atmosphere and brimming with intrigue, The Housekeeper's Secret is not to be missed! Ms. Grey's unforgettable cast characters and vivid historical details coalesce to create a beautiful tapestry of a story that transports the reader back in time. It's a story of love, redemption, and finding one's place in the world. A story that's at once both timely and timeless."

If the Tide Turns (2024)
Rachel Rueckert
"If the Tide Turns weaves together two fascinating worlds in a page-turning story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. It transports the reader to the time of witch trials and piracy, shrugging off popular caricatures and exploring real-life people - the hardships they faced and the hope that sustained them. A stirring and luminous read!"

The Woman with a Purple Heart (2023)
Diane Hanks
"The Woman with a Purple Heartis historical fiction at its finest! With its indomitable heroine and harrowing, real-life events, this story captured my heart and never let go. Vivid, nuanced, and inspiring, it's a book I'd recommend to all my friends-nurses and non-nurses alike!"

The Woman in the Castello (2023)
Kelsey James
"Mystery, romance, and an enchanting cast of characters with a plucky heroine at its heart. Against the richly drawn backdrop of post-war Italy, in a castle brimming with secrets, Kelsey James explores the enduring and sometimes destructive power of love, family, and ambition."

The Sunshine Girls (2022)
Molly Fader
"The Sunshine Girls draws you in with its fascinating glimpse of Vietnam-era America--from the bustling wards of a small-town hospital to the glitzy movie sets of Hollywood. But the story really delivers in its tender and nuanced depiction of friendship, sisterhood, and self-realization. A worthwhile and rewarding read!"

The Forty Elephants (2022)
Erin Bledsoe
"The Forty Elephants is a dazzling read from start to finish. Despite her hard edges, Alice Diamond is an unforgettable heroine you can't help but love. Full of unexpected twists and turns, her story will not only delight and surprise you but touch your heart as well. Bledsoe delivers with this rich and daring debut!"

The Physicists' Daughter (2022)
Mary Anna Evans
"With its smart, Rosie-the-Riveter heroine and intriguing wartime mystery, The Physicists' Daughter is a fresh and fascinating glimpse of life on the American home front during WWII. Replete with spies, saboteurs, and save-the-day scientists, the book is a page-turning adventure that sparked my mind and opened my heart. I never wanted the story to end!"

A Coin for the Ferryman (2022)
Megan Edwards
"A Coin for the Ferryman is a captivating read and powerful reminder that love, ambition, and family bonds transcend time."

The Lieutenant's Nurse (2019)
Sara Ackerman
"With the wit and richness of a Beatriz Williams novel, The Lieutenant's Nurse weaves a tale of love and courage. Bittersweet and suspenseful, it offers readers a firsthand, female perspective of the harrowing days surrounding Pearl Harbor, honoring both the complexities of war and resilience of the human spirit."

Unbroken Threads (2018)
Jennifer Klepper
"Unbroken Threads delivers an honest and intimate portrayal of the American response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis. By turns harrowing and heartwarming, it's a powerful and important novel that book clubs and discussion groups will relish."

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