Amanda Ferris graduated with a 3.5 GPA and a B.A. in English from Wagner College in May of 2009, and has since written for several different websites and magazines.These publications include NearSay.com. New York Family, The Camel Clutch Blog, Silhouette Urban Mind-Body Fitness's official site, and 2Blue Media Group. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching dance, going to museums, reading, and volunteering at the Love Wanted Pet Adoption events in Brooklyn. Amanda is a founding member of the Boulevard Books Creative Wring Group and she can also be seen reading her poetry at the Tom Kane Boulevard Bards Open Mic sessions as well.
Amanda Ferris
See ‘Best in Show’ Highlights From the Westminster Dog Show
The Westminster Dog show already has its list of who could win the coveted title of "Best in Show."
The Top 5 Most Anticipated Book-to-Movie Adaptions for 2013
2013 is gearing up to have some great movie releases, some of which include the usual book-to-movie adaptions. Yet with allgreat new book to movie adaptions coming out, it can be difficult to figure out which one to spend $10 at the theater on, especially if you are not sure if it will wind up being a hit like 'Lord of the Rings' or a dude like 'Eragon
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10 Enchanting Winter Solstice Celebration Photos
While it is the first day of Winter, many of the modern-day Druids are celebrating the fact that the days will get longer until the Summer Solstice in 2013.
Watch Air New Zealand’s ‘Hobbit’-Themed Safety Video
In anticipation of the release of part one of 'The Hobbit,' Air New Zealand has teamed up with the special effects team WETA to create a 'Hobbit'-themed safety video.
10 Real Life Witches, Warlocks, and Vampires
During the Halloween season, we are constantly inundated with fictional witches, warlocks, and vampires; from 'Twilight' to 'True Blood' to 'Harry Potter,' Hollywood loves a good tale about these preternatural creatures. Not all witches and vampires are sparkly, imaginary creatures. Here are 10 people who claim to have powers from beyond.... SPOOKY!
Pinterest Aids in Helping Police Nab Criminals
Ever since the newspaper The Mercury created a Pinterest group called "the wanted by police group list" in July, the local police forces have been able to close cases and track down wanted criminals thanks to tips submitted by users.
Disney World to Start Serving Drinks?
While there are many nay-sayers who think this will be a bad idea, as they are worried about the possibility of drunken fights outside of the restaurant and thus bad press for the Magic Kingdom, there are advantages to Disney World now serving wine and beer-