"Finding Home" is now available on Amazon.
Bringing Stories to Life.
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Still Life, 360, Isolated on White, Miniatures, In-store. Contact for pricing.


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Vintage car shows. Arts & crafts fairs. We sell t-shirts, jewelry and books.
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The Morris Minor was designed in the late 1940s, built to give post-war England a practical, affordable car that any working man could own and repair himself. It became a symbol of resilience, community, and everyday ingenuity — qualities we hold close at FOLK Studio.
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Jon West
STORIES FROM THE HEART. Jon has launched two projects, a short read “Finding Home” and vintage family stories “The Jon West Chronicles“
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Pioneers of Orleans County
PIONEER HISTORY Audiobook is now available FREE on YouTube!
Experience authentic, first-person accounts of the early pioneers of Orleans County, NY. Circa 1800-1825.


EXPLORING OUR AMERICAN HERITAGE: Amanda worked two years, researching, writing and publishing to bring these books to life, in over a thousand pages and 12 hours of audio. These fascinating stories begin during the migration out of New England a few years after the Revolutionary War, through the War of 1812. Experience authentic, first-person accounts of the early pioneers of Orleans County–emigrants from diverse cultures who, seeking fertile land and refuge from famine, persecution, and political turmoil, united to face the challenges of Western New York’s hostile wilderness
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Marvel at the early Pioneer’s fortitude as they fight bears, withstand debilitating sickness, and struggle to survive starvation during the “year without a summer.”
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Learn how to find land, set up a homestead, coexist with nature, create & trade goods, organize a community, and feed & care for families and neighbors before the industrial age.
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Discover authentic frontier flavors. Bear Stew, Beech Bark Soup, Wild Berry Cordial, Maple Sap Porridge, and more. Each dish reflects the frontier spirit.
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Social Media
These stories, published since April 2025, have been successful this year, engaging 13k followers on Facebook. Some are heavy, some fluff, but I’m proud of them all.
Written and Read by Amanda for her father. This poem works to transmute personal grief into acceptance.
Recognizes the capacity of compassion to unite our world in peace. Yes, this is Amanda’s heartbeat.
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(Co-created with AI, Narration by ElevenLabs)
(Co-created with AI, Narration by ElevenLabs)
(Co-created with AI, Narration by ElevenLabs)
(Co-created with AI, Narration by ElevenLabs)
(Written by Amanda, Narration by ElevenLabs)
Creative Inspiration
Writers, Musicians, Artists, and other Creatives. This content is designed to ignite your own creative spark.
- The Legend of the High-Seat Pillars: Norse Faith and Iceland’s BeginningsIn Norse tradition, even everyday objects could carry sacred power.… Read more: The Legend of the High-Seat Pillars: Norse Faith and Iceland’s Beginnings
- Compassion Across Cultures: A Shared Thread of HumanityEvery culture, every faith, every wisdom tradition has its way… Read more: Compassion Across Cultures: A Shared Thread of Humanity
- Rama and Sita: Hindu Mythology and the Triumph of GoodIn Hindu mythology, the story of Rama and Sita in… Read more: Rama and Sita: Hindu Mythology and the Triumph of Good
- Hel: Norse Mythology and the Keeper of the UnderworldHel, daughter of Loki, rules the Norse underworld. Her myth… Read more: Hel: Norse Mythology and the Keeper of the Underworld
- Tanabata: Japanese Mythology and the Weaver StarTanabata, the Star Festival, is based on the Japanese myth… Read more: Tanabata: Japanese Mythology and the Weaver Star
- Tezcatlipoca: Aztec Mythology and the Smoking MirrorTezcatlipoca, the Aztec god of the night sky and destiny,… Read more: Tezcatlipoca: Aztec Mythology and the Smoking Mirror
- Dangun: Korean Mythology and the Birth of a NationIn Korean mythology, Dangun Wanggeom is the legendary founder of… Read more: Dangun: Korean Mythology and the Birth of a Nation
- Pachamama: Andean Mythology and the Mother EarthPachamama, revered in Andean mythology, is the earth mother who… Read more: Pachamama: Andean Mythology and the Mother Earth
- Amma: Dogon Mythology and the Creator of the StarsAmong the Dogon people of Mali, Amma is the supreme… Read more: Amma: Dogon Mythology and the Creator of the Stars
- Athena: Greek Mythology and the Goddess of WisdomAthena, daughter of Zeus, is the Greek goddess of wisdom,… Read more: Athena: Greek Mythology and the Goddess of Wisdom
- Odin’s Quest for Wisdom: Norse Mythology and the Price of KnowledgeOdin, the All-Father in Norse mythology, is revered for his… Read more: Odin’s Quest for Wisdom: Norse Mythology and the Price of Knowledge
- Kitsune: Japanese Mythology and the Fox of Many FacesIn Japanese folklore, the Kitsune is a magical fox spirit,… Read more: Kitsune: Japanese Mythology and the Fox of Many Faces
- Coyote: Native American Trickster of the WestIn many Native American traditions of the western United States,… Read more: Coyote: Native American Trickster of the West
- Baldr: Norse Mythology and the Bright God of LightIn Norse mythology, Baldr, son of Odin, was beloved for… Read more: Baldr: Norse Mythology and the Bright God of Light
- Baba Yaga: Slavic Mythology and the Witch of the ForestBaba Yaga, the fearsome witch of Slavic folklore, is a… Read more: Baba Yaga: Slavic Mythology and the Witch of the Forest
- Freyja: Norse Mythology and the Goddess of Love and MagicIn Norse mythology, Freyja is the goddess of love, fertility,… Read more: Freyja: Norse Mythology and the Goddess of Love and Magic
- Raven: Pacific Northwest Mythology and the Bringer of LightIn the myths of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific… Read more: Raven: Pacific Northwest Mythology and the Bringer of Light
- Thor: Norse Mythology and the Defender of MidgardThor, the thunder god of Norse mythology, embodies strength, courage,… Read more: Thor: Norse Mythology and the Defender of Midgard
- Hades and Persephone: Greek Mythology and the Seasons of LifeThe myth of Hades and Persephone explains the cycle of… Read more: Hades and Persephone: Greek Mythology and the Seasons of Life
- Nanabozho: Anishinaabe Mythology and the Great TeacherIn the stories of the Anishinaabe people of North America,… Read more: Nanabozho: Anishinaabe Mythology and the Great Teacher
- Gilgamesh: Mesopotamian Mythology and the Search for ImmortalityThe Epic of Gilgamesh, from ancient Mesopotamia, is one of… Read more: Gilgamesh: Mesopotamian Mythology and the Search for Immortality
- The Rainbow Serpent: Aboriginal Dreamtime and the Flow of LifeIn the Dreamtime stories of Aboriginal Australians, the Rainbow Serpent… Read more: The Rainbow Serpent: Aboriginal Dreamtime and the Flow of Life
- The Simurgh: Persian Mythology and the Bird of HealingIn Persian mythology, the Simurgh is a great bird of… Read more: The Simurgh: Persian Mythology and the Bird of Healing
- Sedna: Inuit Mythology and the Mother of the SeaIn Inuit mythology, Sedna is the goddess of the sea… Read more: Sedna: Inuit Mythology and the Mother of the Sea
- Enuma Elish: Mesopotamian Mythology and the Birth of OrderOne of the world’s oldest myths, the Enuma Elish from… Read more: Enuma Elish: Mesopotamian Mythology and the Birth of Order
Why Amanda Believes Creativity Can Unite Cultures Across Generations



