About Amanda Cox
Amanda Cox is an award-winning author of contemporary Christian fiction known for her heartfelt exploration of family, identity, and redemption. With a background in professional counseling and a degree in Bible and Theology, Cox brings a unique depth to her characters and stories. Her debut novel, The Edge of Belonging, quickly garnered acclaim, winning the 2021 Christy Book of the Year for its powerful portrayal of found family and healing.
Cox followed her debut with The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery (2021), a multi-generational story about family secrets and forgiveness, which also earned the 2022 Christy Book of the Year. She has continued to captivate readers with subsequent works including He Should Have Told the Bees (2023) and Between the Sound and Sea (2024). Her upcoming novel, The Bitter End Birding Society (2025), promises to deliver the same emotional resonance and hopeful themes that have become her hallmark.
Drawing from her counseling background, Cox explores themes of healing, belonging, and reconciliation. Her characters often face difficult emotional journeys that lead to personal and spiritual growth.
Reviewers and readers appreciate her ability to weave complex, realistic relationships with uplifting messages of faith and hope.
Cox lives in Tennessee with her husband and their three children. When not writing, she enjoys spending time in nature, sipping coffee, and connecting with readers. Her novels have solidified her place as a beloved voice in contemporary Christian fiction, appealing to fans of emotionally rich, character-driven stories.
Author Links
- Website:amandacoxwrites.com
- Facebook: Amanda Cox Facebook profile
- Instagram: Amanda Cox Instagram profile
- Goodreads: Amanda Cox Goodreads profile
Christy Award Winning Works
- The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery (2021) – 2022 Christy Award Winner in Contemporary Fiction & Book of the Year
- The Edge of Belonging (2020) – 2021 Christy Award Winner in Contemporary Fiction & Book of the Year
