Bringing Stories to Life.

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Moggy Mobile Boutique

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 readFinding Home” and vintage family storiesThe 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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PIONEER HISTORY of Orleans County, NY
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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PIONEER HANDBOOK: Mastering Frontier Life
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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PIONEER COOKBOOK: Wilderness Recipes
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.

PARADISE
Written and Read by Amanda for her father. This poem works to transmute personal grief into acceptance.
WE’RE BETTER TOGETHER
Recognizes the capacity of compassion to unite our world in peace. Yes, this is Amanda’s heartbeat.
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A MESSAGE FOR GLOBAL LOVE DAY
(Co-created with AI, Narration by ElevenLabs)
QUANTUM LOVE
(Co-created with AI, Narration by ElevenLabs)
THE KINGDOM OF VERITAS
(Co-created with AI, Narration by ElevenLabs)
THE KING OF ALL THINGS
(Co-created with AI, Narration by ElevenLabs)
THE GIFT
(Written by Amanda, Narration by ElevenLabs)

Creative Inspiration

Writers, Musicians, Artists, and other Creatives. This content is designed to ignite your own creative spark.

Why Amanda Believes Creativity Can Unite Cultures Across Generations

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