I’ve been researching and trying to write a story based on my family’s experience in World War II for about ten years now, ever since Dad started to open up about his experience. For ten years we’ve been sitting down with each other, talking about events, locations and his experiences, getting clear about the “when” …
Teaser Tuesday: Gamelan––Growing up under Japanese Occupation Read More »
NOTE: I’m thrilled to have Lisa Nowak guest post here on Laurasmagicday. She’s not only a dedicated writer but a lot of fun and a passionate gardener. I’m so happy to have gotten to know her and her fiction over years when my travels took me to the Pacific Northwest. I met an amazing group …
Lisa Nowak on Dystopian YA & The McCall Initiative Read More »
This Fun Friday The Society of YA Storyteller authors are all interviewing fellow authors! I’m the lucky one who hosts KC Blake today. Interested in stories that will keep you up long into the night? Just read one of KC’s books and you’ll see why you’ll want to read them all. When you get to …
 The YA Author Club is expanding is author presence and bringing on new talent every single week. This week, we are introducing the newest member of our team, Toni Lombardo. She is not an indie author, and she does not plan to become one. She’s working hard at establishing herself within the traditionally published …
YA Author Club : Introducing Toni Lombardo’s Big Six Journey Read More »
I did a ton of research when I wrote SHADOW SLAYER (Shadow Series #2). Among the many things I researched were magic words. I wanted to create a magical world that felt and seemed real and had a feeling of history. What I discovered were magic words that had been used in literature for centuries. …
I thought I’d share one of the inspirations behind Winnemucca, a small-town fairy tale, where fear’s as blind as love. There isn’t a better day to do it than today, what would have been Johnny Cash’s 81st birthday. It’s hard to believe he was only eight years younger than my Dad. Everyone always asks me …
Johnny Cash inspired Winnemucca, a small-town fairy tale Read More »
Here’s a little bit about the story: After slaying her first Shadow as a freshman, Roxie expected sophomore year to be less epic. But this year she’ll discover it will take far more than her skills with a sword to win her ultimate reward, her Last Life. A human life. Roxie’s five-hundred-year reign as Shadow …
Indie-licious Teaser Blog Hop! Teaser from Moon Killers (Shadow Series #3) Read More »
After slaying her first Shadow as a freshman, Roxie expected sophomore year to be less epic. But this year she’ll discover it will take far more than her skills with a sword to win her ultimate reward, her Last Life. A human life. Roxie’s five-hundred-year reign as Shadow Slayer has just begun. Interworld peace is …
Moon Killers (Shadow Series #3) Cover Reveal & Giveaway Read More »
I’m very excited about Moon Killers, the third book in the Shadow Series, coming out in May. Along with the cover reveal this Saturday at Indie Author Giveaway Month there will be a synopsis posted and on Sunday I’m hosting the first teaser from the book here on the Indie-licious Teaser Hop. So, before you …
Moon Killers (Shadow series #3) Cover Reveal this Saturday! Read More »
It’s the month of LOVE…and to celebrate why not enter a TON of giveaways? It’s Indie Author Month:) Not only can you enter to win RED HOT SWOON-WORTHY titles there’s also going to be a ton of awesome posts including excerpts, character profiles, cover reveals and more!! So turn on some soft music, pour a …
