A sassy, funny romance novella by Steven Crandell
A is for Amy is about to be launched
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Official Publication Date: April 25, 2026
The Protagonist
“
Hi, I’m Amy Dellaconta Franklin.
I’m an independent mother of 3 kids under 5. I love my kiddos with all my heart. But sometimes my life can be exhausting. And isolating. Like a dream where you make a series of wrong turns, and then, when you’re well and truly lost, you discover you’ve run out of gas, too.
Truth.
But that’s not how this story ends. Or begins.
You see, one day, out of the blue, love came calling at my door.
Read this novella. It’s my story.
A new kind of romance.
Fun and deep all at once.
”
Might be a game-changer for you. It sure was for me.
A quick read with a big heart
Ironic, honest, comic, engaging, weird and loveable, this romance is a revelation. It moves fast, tells it straight and suffers no fools. It follows a sassy, charming, yet somewhat lonely young widow and mother who unexpectedly finds herself on the path of finding love again. Amy’s journey is a tight-rope walk between negativity and bliss. Surprises and serendipities overturn expectations at nearly every turn. In the process, in Amy’s process, a life that seemed trapped in the too-hard basket turns out to be a free first-class ticket to a destination-unknown in her heart.
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Crazy Busy? This Book Fits into Any Schedule
“Do you like reading, but never seem to get the chance to start (or finish) a book? Me, too. Each chapter of A is for Amy can be enjoyed in the time it takes to drink a good cup of coffee. Truth. And it’s a novella. Only 100 pages. Size matters. And small is beautiful.”
Parents and Romance? Yes!!!
This is a great gift for parents or parents-to-be. Hell, it’s a great pressie for grandparents and grandparents-to-be, too. It looks like an alphabet book for children. But inside, it’s a romantic adventure for grown-ups with a surprise ending that will touch your heart.
About the Author
Steven Crandell has been a writer ever since he almost flunked second grade for having very messy handwriting. He has four children and two grandchildren, all of whom bring him joy. Besides Amy, he’s the author of Silver Tongue: Secrets of Mr. Santa Barbara. He also writes a newsletter on LinkedIn (Confessions of a Supermarket Cashier) and a series on Substack called Choosing Love Again: A True Story of Heartbreak, Healing & Hope.
Bonus - Free First Chapter
Free first chapter of the novella here! Try before you buy.
“You might be wondering if this guy can really write. Well, check out the first chapter of A is for Amy here. It’s free. See what you think. And if you want to read more of his words on love, see this new Substack series he’s started. It’s funny and sad and full of heart. Just like me.”
Bonus - A True Love Story
I write romantic fiction, but this is a true love story. My story.
I offer this Substack series with compassion for everyone who has loved and lost and with hope that we all may find the courage to consider choosing love again.
Once our broken hearts mend, we have the capacity to be more compassionate, wiser, and stronger than we were before. That is the truth I have experienced.
Please sign up here and join me on the journey. I plan to post weekly over a period of 12 to 15 weeks.
P.S. For those of us who have suffered or are suffering right now, here’s a thought. Remember, no matter how down we feel, there are millions upon millions of people around the world who are in a similar situation. You are not alone. Compassion is the first step to community. And there is hope, you just have to find it.
