Amy Ratcliffe

Introduction

Freelance writer covering science fiction and fantasy for more than 10 years
Wrote Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy (Chronicle Books, 2018)
Contributor to Nerdist.com, Adafruit.com, and StarWar.com

Experience

Amy Ratcliffe is a former writer for ThoughtCo who contributed science-fiction and fantasy-related articles for more than four years. Much of her work focused on the Game of Thrones series. Other content includes Star Wars, cosplay, anime, comics, and pop culture.

A freelancing writer who has over 10 years of experience, Amy also writes about entertainment, travel, and television. She contributes to several websites including Adafruit.com and Nerdist.com, where she is the managing editor. Amy also writes for LucasFilm for the StarWars.com blog and is a former writer for the DC Comics blog. She reviewed television series for IGN Entertainment and acted as the host of ReedPop.com.

Education

Amy Ratcliffe received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

Awards and Publications

Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy (Chronicle Books, 2018)

Fangirling: Karyn Kusama, Holiday Cocktails, Best Anime of 2018, and More (Nerdist.com, 2018)
A View From Behind-the-Scenes Stage at Star Wars Celebration (StarWars.com, 2018)
From Demons to Darkness: Ranking ‘Supernatural’s 11 Seasons (Collider.com, 2016)
Disneyland Matterhorn Cosplay (Adafruit.com, 2015)
Star Wars Rebels - First Reaction to the Premiere Episode - Comic Con 2014 (IGN.com, 2014)

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