Amanda Jarvis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2020

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“Solace” by Amanda Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #59

The little beach town was crowded on this bright, spring day. It was the perfect weather for beachgoing. Warm, but bearable. As she wove her way through crowds of people, she noticed the sense of joy and excitement in the air. It lingered there with each friendly conversation that passed her on the boardwalk and with each hit of the ball coupled with friendly banter in the volleyball pit. It was there in the excited squeals of the children on the playground as they played with siblings and new friends met for the first time that day. This jo...

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Author bio

I am an English teacher living in Southern California and enjoying writing as a creative pursuit during these tumultuous times.