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How do you write a book that tells intimate details of your life? Amanda Scarborough shows us how as shares her story behind A Beautiful War.

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How do you write a book that tells intimate details of your life? Amanda Scarborough shows us how as she shares her story behind A Beautiful War. I’m glad you’re here…

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. It’s great to have you listening in. During this episode, we continue a new addition to Your Best Writing Life with The Story Behind the Stories series.

Today’s guest, Amanda Scarborough, is an award-winning author, speaker, and entrepreneur who helps women find hope in life’s darkest seasons. While facing postpartum depression and overwhelming fear, she encountered the restoring power of Jesus. Today she shares her story to reveal His love, guiding others toward healing, freedom, and a renewed identity in Christ.

We all want to know the story behind A Beautiful War: Finding Hope in the Darkest Moments  – Amanda shares deep insight into Postpartum Depression, Surrender, Obedience, Patience, and Healing. Her memoir shows Surrender, Hope, and a mother’s personal Perspective

Writer’s tips.

  1. Develop a writing prayer team.
  2. If the Lord has called you into unfamiliar waters, pray and trust His guidance.
  3. Go to reputable writing/speaking conferences.

Tell us a little more about A Beautiful War: Finding Hope in the Darkest Moments. The new, revised & expanded version is available now in eBook, audio, and paperback wherever books are sold. 

What Listeners Will Gain – They will learn to find hope in dark seasons or times of struggle, how to surrender, and the difference between knowing who God is and being in a relationship with Him.

Listener Giveaway Drawing –  A Gift Basket – (without a basket – lol)

The drawing is for U.S. distribution only. Your name is placed in the running when you leave a comment on Amanda’s Tuesday, July 21, 2026, release post in the Your Best Writing Life Facebook Group.

The drawing will take place on Monday, July 27, 2026. The winner will be announced in the YBWL group.

Amanda Scarborough’s SOCIAL LINKS:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.l.scarborough/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Amanda.L.Scarborough/

Website: www.AmandaLScarborough.com

Book links: Amazon https://a.co/d/052CxGsE

https://www.amandalscarborough.com/shop/p/abeautifulwarpaperbackcopy