Author: Amanda Fino

Amanda Fino, CP Gal and Romance, Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Author and CEREBRAL PALSY ADVOCATE! Williamsburg, VA
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Today is World Bipolar Day.

Amanda Fino

World Bipolar Day is today. I myself struggle with Bipolar 2 in addition to my Cerebral Palsy. I have some friends who also do. I was shocked as soon as I discovered I was Bipolar, and it was some time before I had to admit that I am suffering from mental health difficulties. It’s hard on me dealing with each of them. Sometimes I have brain fog, making me not fully function, causing me to want to sleep, yet I can’t, so I watch TV and color. 

How does one get Bipolar?

  Factors that may increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder or act as a trigger for the first episode include: Having a first-degree relative, such as a parent or sibling, with bipolar disorder. Periods of high stress, such as the death of a loved one or other traumatic event. Drug or alcohol abuse.

Periods of high stress, such as the death of a loved one or other traumatic event. Me, that’s how I believe that I got bipolar.

I know my triggers like hate load noises and on and on. Somedays, I just feel like going nuts. I have some self-hate and blame myself. All I do is live my life day by day, praying to god I won’t get worst.  

In addition to being an advocate for cerebral palsy and disability, I am also a #mentalhealthadvocat your #mentalhealthmatters, so I encourage anyone to deal with a #mentalhealthcrisis. Please #seekhelp! Don’t be afraid to speak up; don’t let fear of the stigma surrounding #mentalillness stop you from finding help!! #mentalhealthawareness #endthestigma #itsokaynottobeokay #mentalhealth #WorldBipolarDay #12monthstonationals 

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This Thursdays, March 25

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Thursday, March 25th, my new book Living Strong with Cerebral Palsy: The True Story of Amanda Forry-Fino is released. Living Strong with CP was a lot of work to write, so I’m very excited to get it out there. which I began writing on the day following my 27th birthday, and which will be published 13 days before my 31st birthday.

NOTE Living Strong with Cerebral Palsy book is 18+ includes dark issues and adult language and is not suitable for children or minors.

Although some chapters of the book have been challenging for me to write, somehow I managed it. So many people have asked me to write my life and how I live with my Cerebral Palsy, overcoming it. To me, having CP I have to overcome it each day. Writing it was very challenging for me because I knew I never wanted to return to what I had experienced in my past. Essentially, I was motivated to write it because I would like for other people to look at people with disabilities differently. In support of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, I gave away book copies to people who ordered shirts from #cpdreamteam. It bothers me that most of the #cpdreamteam shits were purchased by parents for their children. That’s unfair since my book contains language and content that children or minors might not understand. Leading me to adapt my book to be family-friendly. Having revised the early memories into a revised opening and climax within a few days, the book eventually came into its own, Cerebral Palsy Gal.

Ages 10+ https://books2read.com/u/3yzqJB  Ages 18+ https://books2read.com/u/bxjVYd 

  1. Each of the e-books will be available for .99 cents starting on the 25th of March.
  2.  Living Strong With Cerebral Palsy PAPERBACK out now $14.75
  3. Cerebral Palsy Gal (KIDS BOOK) PAPERBACK out within 72 hours $5.47
  4. Cerebral Palsy Gal (KIDS BOOK) shall be a free audiobook narrated by Emma Hurley and it will be available on YouTube soon.
  5.  Living Strong With Cerebral Palsy COMING THIS SUMMER – audiobook with narration by Lilly Canon – price TBA
Cerebral Palsy Gal is the age range is 10 and up; if an adult is reading it to them, the age range is 6 and up.

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March is CP Awareness Month

Amanda Fino

“She means to take on the world, make it a better place. And if that means doing it from a different perspective, then – by God – that is what she will do.” -Sean Mearns Founder/Administrator at Care for Rares

CP Fact #6: With the appropriate services and support, children and adults with CP can stay well, active, and a part of the community.
Amanda is not only an active part of her community, but is making strides to educate the world! She is the author of the book “Living Strong with Cerebral Palsy,” a novel showing the struggles of a young woman finding her voice and building her self esteem while facing the struggles – and celebrating the victories – of cerebral palsy. Amanda has also adapted the book into a book for young children, so that they can enjoy it, as well. Partnering with the group CP Dream Team, Amanda gave away eBook copies of her book to anyone who ordered a shirt from them for the 2021 National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Amanda has a passion for helping others, and her desire is to advocate for all individuals with severe disabilities.

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March 25 National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, I have two books set to be released separately!

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Living Strong With Cerebral Palsy: The True Story of Amanda Forry-Fino is the title of my memoir to be published this month, March 25.  Living Strong with Cerebral Palsy is both inspirational and heartwarming, representing the struggles and victories of a young woman to discover her voice and develop her self-esteem to advocate for all people with severe disabilities.

The month before the launch of Living Strong With Cerebral Palsy: Amanda Forry-Fino’s True Story; In support of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, I gave away book copies to people who ordered shirts from #cpdreamteam.  It bothers me that most of the #cpdreamteam shits were purchased by parents for their children. That’s unfair since my book contains language and content that children or minors might not understand. Leading me to adapt my book to be family-friendly. Having revised the early memories into a revised opening and climax within a few days, the book eventually came into its own, Cerebral Palsy Gal. 

10+ https://books2read.com/u/3yzqJB  18+ https://books2read.com/u/bxjVYd

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HAPPY V-DAY

Amanda Fino

Valentine’s Day Goodies!

I figured it out… The key to a great Valentine’s Day is to remember all the romance that you have in the past.

Amanda Forry-Fino

Happy Valentine’s Day, with $0.99 Love Ties Valentine’s Ebooks Deal💓🌹💘♾️💞 ♥️🏩🌹🔥💋
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Let’s Talk About People With Disabilities and Sex We know that you’re wondering, and, with Valentine’s Day is today, it’s good to know. Please kindly know this is my thoughts.

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Merry Christmas 2020 from CP Gal

Amanda Fino

My #1 favorite x-movie

Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings.

At this time, we Christians extend our hand in friendship to all, no matter your beliefs or the lack thereof. Unfortunately, we have far too much hatred, jealousy, political agendas, and not enough better angels to extend our goodwill to all. We truly need each other so much more “each and every day.” This Virus has placed a tremendous burden on us all; we suffer. Agonize, “how are we going to make it,” but we will endure and persevere. As I said, we need each other, and can you imagine that loss and being all alone with no one else.

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Covid19 and Thanksgiving

Amanda Fino

“How do we give thanks after the year we all have?”

Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com

Yesterday, I woke, and it dawns on me that next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. “WOW, It’s here, what am I thankful for?” I did do a big Thankful, giving thanks blog one year ago yet this year’s message will have a defend outlook than just a year ago.

One of my new pal’s had asked me ‘How are you and coping with Covid19 restrictions?’ I have to think of all of the hardship that I have endeared thou this year while a tear runs out of my eyes. It’s been VERY HARD for me, coping with Covid19 restrictions, and the matter’s of 2020 all year long.

Now we ALL as a whole country Covid19 Thanksgiving Restrictions. Some of the rules that are madding and crazy, I don’t remember Easter and the 4th of July being out of had like having cop’s over if you host a Thanksgiving Dinner that had only ten people, or wearing a mask in your home. The question here… how does one eat turkey while wearing a mask? I hear so many friends told me they all have to FACE-TIME their loved ones over the holidays. I have to cry seeing a few new bittersweet TV Christmas commercials. It’s just a very sad holiday.

My thanksgiving wish to you is that… I hope this is a “One-time holiday deal” and may next year we would be back to normal or something that we were all familiar with, yet not the covid19 restrictions of the year, 2020.

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Swish, swish, swish! coming out from a week from Today!

Amanda Fino

The Devils’ Maids Out of the Witchy Wonders Anthology”

When the ghouls come knocking, the witches come to play.
Ever wonder how the witches party on the day of the dead?
How the supernaturals play when the veil is thin?
Well here’s your chance to find out all their secrets.
From witches, to wizards, and all the wickedness.
Come join these 20 authors as they discover what goes bump in the night.
Authors include: T.K. Barber, K.J. Sage, N.K. Stackhouse, Chris Storm, Helena Novak, Bex Taylor, Stefani Kenna, Mira Kane, Zelda Knight, Lauren Smith, N.J. Ember, Krista Ames, Maria Vermisoglou, V. P. Allasander, Poppy Flynn, Sasha Fino, Lissa Lynn Thomas, Katherine Moore, Bethany Strobel, Michelle Scissom

THE DEVILS’ MAIDS
Swish, swish, swish. The Devils’ Maids are coming this Halloween to sweep the streets clean of any wrongdoers. Esther, a witch, is seeking assistance. Will the Devils’ Maids provide assistance to Esther?
My very first Book/Anthology is coming out this Halloween, tiled; The Devils’ Maids Out of the Witchy Wonders Anthology, is coming out HALLOWEEN DAY; 10/31/2020! In the meantime check out The Devils’ Maids Book Trailer.

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Sasha Fino’s Book Review on Amber’s Erotic Possession

Amanda Fino

I do have to say this blog post is Not for the fant at heart!

You wont be sorry with this sexy read.

Let me also confess to my readers, this book is my cup of tea! If you love my book; Blue Bell: A Dark Academy Romance then put Amber’s Erotic Possession on your to-read list.

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Getting to know me as CP Gal 100 Q’s and A’s

Amanda Fino

“Getting to know you; Getting to know all about you,
Getting to like you; Getting to hope you like me.”

In order to spread awareness for Cerebral Palsy, I’ve been wanting to do a getting to know you questions and answers post blog on my life living with Cerebral Palsy, as a disability advocate, CP Gal and a Adult Multi-Genre Author thought, my unique outlook on the world throw my eyes. I had answer 100 questions, being Real 100% myself. Showing and teaching others to look at me as a another human bean that has a illness.

  1. Who is your hero? Helen Keller for many reasons.
  2. If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Living in a beach condos complex with all of the hotel amenities.
  3. What is your biggest fear? Having no family at the end of my life. Living a home.
  4. What is your favorite family vacation? 2019- Buffalo New York or my 2005 Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, and Mt. Rushmore trip.
  5. What would you change about yourself if you could? My very bad temper.
  6. What really makes you angry? when people talk to me like I’m a baby- when I am 30 years old. One gold of mine; Is to teach people that I have CP yet, I’m just like anyone else.
  7. What motivates you to work hard? My disability advocate, being a voice for others.
  8. What is your favorite thing about your career? The book review I enjoy the most seeing if some point out the message that I put into my book.
  9. What is your biggest complaint about your job? No money since everyone can write a book now.
  10. What is your proudest accomplishment? I have to go with the standing ovation that I got at the Washington DC Author Dinner Group.
  11. What makes you laugh the most? Dirty jokes.
  12. What was the last movie you went to? What did you think? 52 pick-up (1986) and thank god it wasn’t on when I was a teen since John Glover was my teenage heartthrob so I had to watch all his movies but this one and I’m going to say I am happy that my 16-year-old self didn’t saw it until age 30.
  13. What did you want to be when you were small? A teacher.
  14. If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Shopping with unlimited cash in my pocket.
  15. What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play? I’m more of an artiest gal than a sports fan.
  16. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? None of those- I love walking in my woods or my old down town.
  17. What would you sing at Karaoke night? whatever is cool with me, by the way, when is Karaoke night?
  18. What two radio stations do you listen to the most? 70’s hit’s and 2000’s hits!
  19. If you could hire someone to help you, would it be with cleaning, cooking, or yard work? All of the above since to my Cerebral Palsy.
  20. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Potato, apples, and a type of meat.
  21. Who is your favorite author? So many great minds to just pick just only one.
  22. Have you ever had a nickname? What is it? Yes, so many nicknames I have gotten over these 30 years. I love giving a nickname to everyone and everything! don’t mind my oddness.
  23. Do you like or dislike surprises? Why or why not? I shall say when someone does surprise me.
  24. In the evening, would you rather play a game, visit a relative, watch a movie, or read? Relax with a good movie!
  25. Would you rather vacation in Hawaii or Alaska, and why? Why do I need to pick one, when I want to go to each of them in my lifetime?
  26. Would you rather win the lottery or work at the perfect job? The perfect Job, I go NUTS if I have nothing to look forward to or a deadline to meet.
  27. Who would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? I’m taking the fifth on this question. I shall keep a little mystery to myself! 😛
  28. If money was no object, what would you do all day? To work on things for the greater good for all people with a disability and still write my stories.
  29. If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to? I always had thought about going be in the time… To when Jesus of Nazareth walks this earth.
  30. How would your friends describe you? Ask them and not me… I hope they will tell you kinds of nice things about me.
  31. What are your hobbies? Writing, swimming, making up stories in my head, walking, dancing, on, and on. It’s would be a much bigger list to add all my hobbies.
  32. What is the best gift you have been given? The necklaces that my grandma gave me on my 24th birthday.
  33. What is the worst gift you have received? I chose to not tell.
  34. Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without? The internet!!!
  35. List two pet peeves. When people pity me and when someone treats me like a little kid, like why I’m 30.
  36. Where do you see yourself in five years? All I know everything happens for an unknowable reason. A year ago I won’t believe how much different Covid19 had changed that much.
  37. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Don’t even know! That’s a woman for you
  38. If you were a spur-hero, what powers would you have? Mind-reading, being fast and flying. That would be sweet!
  39. What would you do if you won the lottery? My winning will be donated to help find a cure for Cerebral Palsy.
  40. What form of public transportation do you prefer? (air, boat, train, bus, car, etc.) Airplane, I love being able to fly on my own, not to add being VIP at the airports, way fun.
  41. What’s your favorite zoo animal? Gorillas. I just love them.
  42. If you could go back in time to change one thing, what would it be? To not have that sleepover with that old woman.
  43. If you could share a meal with any 4 individuals, living or dead, who would they be? Dinner with Robert De Niro, Sigourney weaver one night, and the next night, my birth-father and God-Grandpa Rocky talking to them all night long.
  44. How many pillows do you sleep with? 3!
  45. What’s the longest you’ve gone without sleep? Over 24 hours and a full day.
  46. What’s the tallest building you’ve been to the top in? I can’t think of one off the top of my head now.
  47. Would you rather trade intelligence for looks or looks for intelligence? I really have no answer to this question. Love people just the way they are.
  48. How often do you buy clothes? Whenever the mood bit me. LOL!
  49. Have you ever had a secret admirer? Yes, I did. That’s all I can tell you.
  50. What’s your favorite holiday? Going with Easter.
  51. What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? Wrote my whole life story, tell all for people to read, Cerebral Palsy Gal.
  52. What was the last thing you recorded on TV? I’ve downloaded Hamilton off of Disney+ dose that count?
  53. What was the last book you read? I don’t know really need to make a plan to start reading. It’s had to find time to just sit and read.
  54. What’s your favorite type of foreign food? Hands down, Mexican.
  55. Are you a clean or messy person? let’s say I’m haft-and-haft when it comes done to it.
  56. Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life? Hmm, I been thinking that Jennifer Lawrence or Amanda Seyfried can portray me and my Cerebral Palsy, pretty good.
  57. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? it’s all depends on my day. I’m not a woman that wears any make-up. I want to grow older with grace.
  58. What kitchen appliance do you use every day? Spoon and Fork, since I can’t cook.
  59. What’s your favorite fast-food chain? In-N-Out Burger, yet you can only find one in California, Nevada, and Arizona in a few cities. Bummer I can go for one now.
  60. What’s your favorite family recipe? My Grandma’s Forry’s potato and cabbage mix that we all call Guppy.
  61. Do you love or hate rollercoasters? No HATE them.
  62. What’s your favorite family tradition? Hard to say now without becoming sad.
  63. What is your favorite childhood memory? Going camping with my Girl Scout’s troop- I have to say.
  64. What’s your favorite movie? No brainer; Casino (1995)
  65. How old were you when you learned Santa wasn’t real? At age 9 I think, my mom just told me in the car, I can’t seem to remember how I felt about it.
  66. Is your glass half-full or half-empty? It’s empty now, need a re-fill hold on.
  67. What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love? Just wait until you read CP Gal 2.0 to find out.
  68. What three items would you take with you on a deserted island? Hard to say… past on this.
  69. What was your favorite subject in school? Ah, History! I am a hands-on learner.
  70. What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever eaten? Going with eating sea squid at my big 25 birthday party. Just want to be cool at my own party, since everyone was eating it. Turn out that I love it.
  71. Do you collect anything? To said now no, yet in the past I have.
  72. Is there anything you wished would come back into fashion? None that I can think of.
  73. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Depend on my mood. I know one thing I just hate; being all alone with no one to talk to.
  74. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? I’m going with smell for this on.
  75. Have you ever had a surprise party? (that was an actual surprise) Nope, can say that I have.
  76. Are you related or distantly related to anyone famous? I’m a direct descendant of Lady Godiva from my mother’s father’s side.
  77. What do you do to keep fit? Walking and swimming.
  78. Does your family have a “motto” – spoken or unspoken? It’s your thing do what you want to because it’s your thing!
  79. If you were ruler of your own country what would be the first law you would introduce? Everyone will be teared the same, equity.
  80. Who was your favorite teacher in school and why? Ms. Santana and why, she was the only one that really taught me. We’re still in touch.
  81. What three things do you think of the most each day? My three things are coffee with my friend, working to build a better further. Movie time with my Dad.
  82. If you had a warning label, what would yours say? WARNING THIS GAL CAN BE YOU NEXT BEST FRIEND IF YOU CAN SEE PASS HER CEREBRAL PALSY. IF YOU CAN’T PLEASE LEAVE HER BE. yup that’s label fits me.
  83. What song would you say best sums you up? I’m going with this one; Eyes Open by Taylor Swift.
  84. What celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee? It’s hard to say. Let me think… Shia Labeouf
  85. Who was your first crush? On a boy that 1st grade that I kiss him and knocked his tooth out. I was in hot water after that!
  86. What’s the most interesting thing you can see out of your office or kitchen window? A lovey flower garden that we made as a family.
  87. On a scale of 1-10 how funny would you say you are? I love to think that my friends shall rate me as an 9 and and half on the funny scale! LOL!
  88. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? safe and secure, happy, healthy, family. The rest will unfold as I go. I do wonder what next yet I know by now I cant say what or where I be age 40 that’s what make life worth living good or bad.
  89. What was your first job? Filer for my birth-parents shop and boy I had hated it.
  90. If you could join any past or current music group which would you want to join? Arvil Lavinge all the way. since it’s there not any all girl’s music groups that speck to my souls.
  91. How many languages do you speak? Only one, because I have a HARD time speaking my own language. Yet I trying to learn Russian because my adopted mother is Russian.
  92. What is your favorite family holiday tradition? making out my Christmas Cards.
  93. Who is the most intelligent person you know? Hands down my dad Ronald Fino, what a live that he had lead.
  94. If you had to describe yourself as an animal? A gorilla.
  95. What is one thing you will never do again? Online dating. No thanks never ever anging.
  96. Who knows you the best? My grandma Alexander knows me the very best since she knew me since the moment that I pop out of the womb, over 30 years ago.