on fanfiction

Hello there! Welcome to 2018. Here's hoping it's less of a dumpster fire than 2017, though we're off to a rough start already. Today's rambling topic: fanfiction, and how I transitioned from writing it to writing original stuff. Let's begin, shall we? But first, proof of my incurable nerdery: Captain Rex & this dork at … Continue reading on fanfiction →

on Tallahassee Comic Con 2017

Hello there! Gosh, I almost don't know how to begin a blog post without first apologizing for not posting in so long! 😉 During the first weekend of December, I was lucky enough to attend Tallahassee Comic Con as "professional," meaning my lovely publisher paid for my writer's table at this event. This was my … Continue reading on Tallahassee Comic Con 2017 →

Update – November 2017

Hi there! Rather than apologizing for how long it's been since I posted, (just know I have the best intentions but horrible follow-through when it comes to blogging), I'll just jump right in. The third rewrite of Catalyst Moon #3 is DONE!!!! Huzzah! Of course, the book still needs some (okay lots of) editing, and … Continue reading Update – November 2017 →

interview with Inkitt

Hi there! To celebrate the launch of Catalyst Moon: Breach (Book 2), my amazing publisher, Inkitt, interviewed me about the book, my writing process, and other neat stuff. The interview is below. Enjoy! Inkitt: How did it feel writing the sequel, as opposed to the first book, Catalyst Moon: Incursion? I imagine you grew even … Continue reading interview with Inkitt →

Update – July 2017

Note: This post was previously published on July 7th, but apparently no one was getting the updates. The issue should be resolved now. I've since deleted the original and re-published most of this info. Hey, y'all! It's been a minute. Okay, more than a minute. But while I've been a total slacker, social media-wise, I … Continue reading Update – July 2017 →

on Inkitt

Hi there! My name is Lauren, and I write fantasy novels. My aim today is to address folks considering entering any of Inkitt’s ongoing novel contests by sharing my experience having my book published through Inkitt. Disclaimer: This post is meant to relay my own experience with one of Inkitt’s contests, and is not meant … Continue reading on Inkitt →

on dreams

"Nothing is impossible. Nothing is out of your reach. So keep believing in your dreams, life's not what it seems, sometimes." ~ "Weight of Sound," by Stick Figure, from their album Burial Ground. Hi there! It's been a while, huh? Well, on my end, it's been a helluva couple weeks. Book launches are difficult, both … Continue reading on dreams →