Intro | Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four | Part Five | Part Six Enjoy! π SEVEN The Aredian merchants approached slowly, carefully, as one might approach an uncertain face of rock they wished to scale. Atanar stood between Sivoy, Kiluan, Tartok, and Corvac, who'd insisted upon coming. All … Continue reading Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Seven)
Author: Lauren L. Garcia
my murdered darlings – part one
Every writer knows the phrase. I've generally taken it to mean, "only include stuff that serves the story in some way," but many folks have their own interpretations. I'm not going to dissect the axiom here; instead, I'd like to share some of my murdered darlings. These are the story snippets that, for whatever reason, … Continue reading my murdered darlings – part one
Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Six)
Intro | Part One | Part Two | Part Three| Part Four | Part Five Enjoy! π SIX Atanar stood at the edge of the kulkri camp, hands bound behind his back while Sivoy and Tikaani argued a few paces away. βHe ruined the ambush,β she was saying. βAnd tried to strangle me!β … Continue reading Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Six)
Book Four cover reveal and launch date!
Hi there! What a year it's been already. I'm settling into the groove of my full-time author/editor gig. (BTW, I still have slots open if you need editing work! Message me at lauren@laloga.com or see this page for more info.) I'm beyond thrilled to announce that Catalyst Moon: Surrender (Book Four) will be released on … Continue reading Book Four cover reveal and launch date!
2020 update & resources for indie authors
Howdy! I hope your 2020 is off to a fabulous start. Mine certainly is. My last day of work with my former employer has passed, so I am completely freelance. That's right, I am a FULL TIME author now!!! ππ€©ππ₯°π I'm thrilled to finally be able to focus 100% of my efforts to my writing … Continue reading 2020 update & resources for indie authors
Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Five)
Happy 2020 everyone! I hope your year is off to a great start. π₯° I'll have some updates/news soon, but for now, please enjoy the next installment of Atanar's journey. About Exile. | Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four Five βThere you are,β Sivoy said as Atanar and Corvac … Continue reading Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Five)
Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Four)
Part One. Part Two. Part Three. Happy reading. π FOUR A week later, Atanar paused beside a copse of fir trees, searching for a suitable location for the snare. A well-traveled game trail was best, preferably one surrounded by rocks or thick brush, which would funnel his prey through his chosen spot. Something cracked behind … Continue reading Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Four)
on new endeavors
Hi there! Exciting news! I'm starting my own editing/author services gig. That's right, after nearly a quarter-century writing fiction and about a decade of editing for others, I've gone pro. Here's my official page that discusses the services I offer. Please take a look, let me know what you think, and share with your friends … Continue reading on new endeavors
Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Three)
Part One. Part Two. Aaand we're back. Here's more of Atanar's story! Enjoy. π Three A fire burned in a brazier at the center of the kulkri tent while its smoke escaped through vents at the top. The heat remained. It closed around Atanar like a fist as he stood, back to the fire, facing … Continue reading Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Three)
Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Two)
Part One here. Enjoy! π Content warning: suicide TWO Even Aredian mountains were weak. It took Atanar the better part of another day to find a suitable cliff, one that he could summit, one that overlooked solid chunks of rock that would show his body no mercy when it fell from a great height. Preferably … Continue reading Catalyst Moon: Exile (Part Two)