Amjed Qamar McDonnell

Fiction Writer

Massachusetts US

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Author's Bio

Amjed Q McDonnell studied at The Ohio State University. She holds degrees in English and Psychology. Beneath My Mother's Feet is her first novel. It received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, is a Junior Library Guild Selection, and a B&N Discover Great New Writer's Pick.

Publications & Prizes

Book:

Beneath My Mother's Feet (Simon & Schuster, 2008)

Prizes won:

Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writer's Pick - Fall 2008

More Information

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

Identifies as:

Asian American, Indian American

Prefers to work with:

Any

Fluent in:

English, Urdu

Born in:

Hyderabad, India

India

Raised in:

Columbus, OH

Ohio

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Last update: Apr 14, 2025