AUTHOR BIO:
Amy Leigh Sazama is a Wisconsin-based author, speaker and wellness instructor whose debut memoir chronicles her journey through loss, healing and hope. With a background in Journalism, ten years of case management experience (helping under-served populations throughout Milwaukee), and over a decade of teaching yoga, she is passionate about inspiring others through both her work, and her writing.
She is currently under contract for her second book (Mindful Mabel), a children's book that teaches kids about mindfulness and kindness. Amy also works as a fitness instructor, a client coordinator for a local therapy practice, and reviews manuscripts for her publisher.
When Amy is not working, she enjoys traveling, trying new holistic practices, volunteering her time locally as a Grief Facilitator for children and families (at Healing Hearts), exploring the outdoors and listening to new motivational and inspirational podcasts. Above all, she treasures time with her daughter, family, and dog- Daisy, and remains dedicated to inspiring others and giving back.
Fleetwood Dreams wins Gold at the Midwest Book Awards for best autobiography/memoir
June 2025
Fleetwood Dreams
Climbing a Mountain After a Landslide
In her memoir Fleetwood Dreams, Amy candidly recounts her road to healing and how she worked through generational trauma and grief. After tragically losing her mother (in her late teens), twin brother (in her twenties), and later her favorite aunt, she finds herself hopeless and unsure of how to cope with such tremendous losses. She struggles to make sense of her brother's murder and find the strength to live a life without him, asking, "Can a twin survive without their twin?"
She takes an intimate look at loss and the raw uncertainty, devastation, and heartache that come along with it. Through trial and error, Amy climbs her way out of despair, with a few hard lessons, a little humor and a lot of hope along the way. She hopes her memoir will help others who are struggling with grief to feel a little less alone.
