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About Amy Deanda "Where does your name come from?” I’ve had so many requests regarding the origin of my name(!!!).mostly from other Deandas looking for some familial connection, as it does appear to be an uncommon surname. My given name is actually Amy Deanda. "Deanda" being my middle name which I now use as my surname. I am of Hispanic descent (my mother’s family is from Mexico and South America) as well as Cherokee, French and Irish descent from my father’s side of the family. The name "DeAnda" is, indeed, a family name. I was named after my maternal grandmother, Amalia Deanda. Years ago she shared with me that capitalization of the “A” had been lost several generations back and I have since chosen to reclaim the original spelling. Our family branch of Deandas has made their home in the Midland and Big Springs area of Texas. |
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Personally speaking... “Home” is Austin, Texas for me with my most incredible works of art ~ my two children. My most avid interests are in penning poetry, filmmaking, and digital photography. For more about me check out my profile at www.myspace.com/amydeanda Completed!!! My second book of poetry, "Neptune To My Depths" is now available for purchase on the website! Stay tuned for information regarding local bookstores that will be carrying the book! Upcoming Projects Local filmmaker, Ernesto Gonzales ( http://www.myspace.com/austinfilmcafe ) has been working with me on the storyboarding of my first digi film. This b&w short is intended to be a dark and beautiful, visual and poetic experience in abandonmentÉ. more on the film as it evolves!
After having the lucky opportunity to work with illustrator, Tony Sansevero, as a character reference model for several of his upcoming book projects, I was inspired to pursue my wish to begin writing children's books I’ve since completed two and currently working on ideas for two more. |