Amanda M. Socci is a freelance writer who has called Alexandria, VA her home for almost 18 years! Her editorials have been published in Washington Parent Magazine, Piedmont Lifestyle Magazine (Fauquier County), Catholic Herald, Washington City Paper, The Zebra Newspaper, and many others.

Amanda's splits her time between freelance writing and working on her debut nonfiction book, "Conflicted with Joy." You can read more about Amanda's writing career at her website: AmandaSocci.com.