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 degree in Journalism, nearly a decade of case management experience (helping under-served communities throughout the Milwaukee area), and over ten years of experience teaching yoga and mindfulness, she is passionate about inspiring others through both her work, and her writing.
Amy is currently under contract for her second book, Mindful Mabel, a children’s book that teaches kids about mindfulness and kindness (release date Oct. 26'). She also works as a fitness instructor, serves as a Regional Volunteer Coordinator for a local hospice organization, and reviews manuscripts for her publisher.
When Amy is not working, she enjoys traveling, wake surfing, trying new holistic practices, volunteering her time locally as a Grief Facilitator for children and families, hiking and listening to podcasts. Above all, she treasures time with her daughter, family, and dog- Daisy, and remains dedicated to inspiring others and giving back.
MINDFUL MABEL IS ON HER WAY!
I'm excited to share that Mindful Mabel will be released October 13th. It's a gentle, meaningful story designed to help children explore mindfulness, kindness and emotional awareness.
Coming OCTOBER 13, 2026!
Incredibly honored to have been Chosen as one of this year's guest speakers at the Healing Hearts charity event on April 18th
Fleetwood Dreams
Climbing a Mountain After a Landslide
Fleetwood Dreams wins Gold at the Midwest Book Awards for best autobiography/memoir
June 2025
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.
