Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen gushes 'I couldn't dream this' as she announces epic career change away from Ravenseat
The 50-year-old shepherdess, who is best known for appearing in TV show Our Yorkshire Farm, is set to bring out her own children's books.
Christmas Tales From The Farm, illustrated by Becca Hall, will be out in September and is written for eight to 12-year-olds.
Speaking about her new project, Amanda said: 'I am absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity to enter the world of children's books with renowned publishers, Puffin.
'As a mother myself I know firsthand the joy that books can bring to young readers and how a book can stay with you into adulthood, take you places and open up new worlds.'
She added: 'To be taken under the wing of the Puffin family, publishers of some of my childhood favourites, is something that I could never have dreamed of being possible.'
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Amanda, who split from her husband Clive in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, also took to her Instagram page to share the news with fans.
She said: 'I wanted to share with you the news of the latest addition to the farm... nope, not another woolly bundle of joy, no, it's my new children's book!
'What's it about you ask? What else could it be about other than the farm, the animals, children, nature, countryside and it's published by Puffin.
'And it's going to be out on 11th September.'
Amanda wrote on the caption: 'News flash!!
'My first ever children's book Christmas Tales From the Farm is coming soon!
'Published on 11th September, this collection of stories shares some of our special memories of life on the farm, from the festive season to the animals and their adventures.
'Each story is brought to life by the gorgeous illustrations by Becca Hall throughout. Christmas Tales from the Farm will be published by Puffin, and is out 11th September in hardback.
Many rushed to the comments section to share their excitement over her new project - with one saying they are going to treat themselves
'You can pre-order yours now!'
Many rushed to the comments section to share their excitement over her new project.
'Oh brilliant.'
'I'll treat myself! I'm a grown child!'
'How wonderful. You're so clever! (& how on earth did you get time. Wonder woman!)'
'Aww I'm so happy about this.'
Fans of Amanda recently begged her to 'look after yourself' as the star admitted she needs to 'clear her mind' after a 'frantic' week.
The Our Yorkshire Far m shepherdess shared an update on her busy life in the Dales on social media.
Mum-of-nine Amanda posted a selection of stunning photographs of the countryside on Instagram.
In the caption, she opened up about what she has been up to over the last few weeks.
Amanda penned: 'This last couple of weeks has been frantically busy but finally finished marking up & turning yows and lambs away to moor.'
Mum-of-nine Amanda posted a selection of stunning photographs of the countryside on Instagram
She added: 'Now meadows cleared so time for mind to clear too. Hopefully.'
The post received thousands of likes and some fans commented their well wishes to Amanda.
One penned: '…and breathe! Great job and now enjoy a bit of down time and look after yourself.'
Another said: 'Enjoy it after all your hard work,' followed by a hand clapping emoji.
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