Okay, that's not actually going to be one of the subtitles for the Fangs and Fur books, but I like a relevant pun, even if it's low-hanging fruit. Names are super important to me—as a person, as a reader, and as an author. However, as bizarre as this may sound, if a name/title/term isn't immediately … Continue reading The Witch’s Choice
The Fangs and Fur Beta Read Along is a brand new journey for me in my authoring. I've posted weekly content before, but never with the intention of carrying over between planned publications, like how this week's chapter blends volume 1 and volume 2 of the series together. My goal with this serial has always … Continue reading Practice Makes Perfect
There are certainly pros and cons to both. As a reader and as a writer, I prefer series. After completing Harmony Ends, though, I needed a break from big novels and even bigger story arcs. I planned the next project to be a standalone to give me a creative change and the chance to work … Continue reading Series or Standalone?
What's coming next for LA's stories after finishing Harmony Ends.
Why do I like winter so much? Skiing. Why don't I get many words written during this time of year? Skiing. What's the best way to get over post-series blues? Definitely, skiing.
Setbacks are so normal. I've taken the punches, gone with the flow, overcame the obstacles... insert any colloquialism about persisting through struggle, and I've done it in my time as an indie author. Mindset is key to turning these low points into growing pains, then into bigger gains. For me, the toughest part of maintaining … Continue reading Growing Pains
From Anarlie's first pieces of Sialuk and her bear skin to Mibl's new cover designs, I've shared so much with you about my cover art journey already, so it may seem surprising that I could have more to say. That's just it, though. I've certainly shown off my covers and spoken about my artists, inspirations, … Continue reading The Art Part
The joys of writing with your cat.
I've always said that my first series is called Harmony Ends, but that was always just the beginning. How strange that the cycle of starting at the finish line keeps cropping up. One of the more unpleasant tasks on the to-do list for re-launching the series was un-publishing Earth Song, Blood Shield, and Wing Strike. … Continue reading The End in The Beginning
The constant bane of all writers is without a doubt the simple fact that one cannot will an idea on to paper. I know; I can feel you rolling your eyes at me. But, please, bear with me for a moment... When I started out in my writing career, my daily goal was to reach … Continue reading This Is The way
