Hey friends! I know I've been silent over the past month. I decided to take a spontaneous vacation and focus on finishing the edits of my current WIP. The good news = I finished basic edits. The complicated news = I've added a few major changes that I'm still working on. New goal = to… Continue reading AlmostAnAuthor Post and CF Update!
“Welcome to Nail-tique.” A young woman with half her head shaved, the other half with rainbow colored hair down to her waist, gave a smile of pointed green hued teeth. Sara fought a cringe. Style in the future wasn’t something she envied for her grandchildren. This was her first “jump.” Time travel had finally become… Continue reading Flash Fiction Friday: Fashion Forward
Hello CF world! My latest fantasy/sci-fi blog post has gone live over at AlmostAnAuthor. *jumps up and down in excitement* This month isn't necessarily about craft. Rather, my words are meant to be encouraging in this uncertain world of writing and publishing. It's no secret that it's becoming more difficult to get published in Christian… Continue reading The Secret of Your Success–AlmostAnAuthor
“Mama, when will we get to meet Granny?” Benny sat a little higher in his booster seat in the back of the car. At eight, he could barely see her reflection in the rearview mirror. Susan bit her lip and concentrated on the traffic. “As soon as the UWG—the United World Government—finishes building the colony,… Continue reading Flash Fiction Friday: Hibernation Technology
Hey guys! It's been too long since I've done one of these. And to be honest, I've read quite a few fantastic books lately. But this one is, by far, the one that stands out in the crowd. If you're looking for a clean YA sci-fi story, then you've come to the right place! "The… Continue reading Book Review: The Evaporation of Sofi Snow by Mary Weber
Hey guys! My most recent blog post has gone live on the Almost An Author website! Check it out here. What fantasy or sci-fi websites help you when crafting your manuscript? Feel free to leave a comment below! ~Laura
“Another p-pancake, sweetheart?” Jordan swallowed against the lump in his throat and eked out a smile. “No thank you, um…mother.” “Y-you sure? You’re not yet t-twelve. A growing boy needs nourishment,” her voice sang. “I made your f-favorite, chocolate chip. You’ve loved those since you were a t-toddler, remember?” Her mechanical grin made Jordan’s insides… Continue reading Flash Fiction Friday: Mother
Hey guys! I promise I've got that blog post summarizing the Realm Makers conference coming. I'm having a hard time dwindling down so many words to describe such a life changing event! *sigh* In the meantime, check out my latest blog post for the Almost An Author website! Are you a writer that "sees" the setting… Continue reading Setting Versus Dialogue
Hey guys! I meant to post this yesterday but, erm...forgot. *wink* So here it is! My most recent blog post for the AlmostAnAuthor website! Have you ever wanted to write flash fiction but weren't sure where to begin? Check out my post here and give it a try. **Warning: Writing flash fiction can become addictive.… Continue reading Fantasy Flash Fiction 101
It's time to head on over to AlmostAnAuthor to check out my latest blog post in the fantasy/sci-fi arena. This month we discuss sidekicks--why you need one and the role they can play within your story. My sincerest apologies to Jar-Jar Binks--(It's not you, it's me. Promise.)--but the truth had to come out. We all… Continue reading The Secret to a Good Sidekick
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