Laura's Books and Blogs

Fictional Footsteps: Following Famous Authors through Britain’s Towns and Villages by Erin Lorde

Laura - May 19, 2023 2

Are you ready to embark on a literary adventure through Britain’s picturesque towns and villages? Join me as we explore some of the most iconic locations that inspired famous authors

Arts and Entertainment Essays

My History with Art

Laura - May 15, 2023 1

Writing is my life’s work. It’s what I’ve always wanted to do for a living and the skill that I’ve practiced and strengthened the most. My hobby, though, is art.

Interviews

Author Book Tag – Ruth Amanda

Laura - May 12, 2023 0

Ruth Amanda is no stranger to hunting geckos! She went on her own adventures as a child and taught the love of searching for critters in the garden first to

Lists Writing and Reading

5 Women’s Fiction Novels You Should Read

Laura - May 8, 2023 4

Women’s fiction is a very specific genre that has a hearts and flowers connotation, the equivalent of putting on The Hallmark Channel. It sometimes feels like a genre that you

Guest Posts Writing and Reading

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Writing Impactful Children’s Stories by Tasneem Dairywala

Laura - May 5, 2023 4

How to Draw Inspiration from Your Own Experiences “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so

Writing and Reading

Using Cemeteries for Character and Story Ideas

Laura - May 1, 2023 2

When writers are feeling blocked, they’re often looking for that big, broad idea that will grow into a fully formed piece of writing. But sometimes inspiration can come from tiny

Interviews

Author Book Tag – Diann Floyd Boehm

Laura - Apr 28, 2023 0

Diann Floyd Boehm is an award-winning international author. Diann writes children’s books and young adult books. In addition, Diann writes books to inspire kids to be kind, like themselves, and

Book Reviews Interviews

Sky, the Deaf Homerun Hero by Mickey Carolan Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Apr 24, 2023 1

When we feel underestimated, it can affect us one of two ways. Some of us will decide not to bother to prove themselves while others will set out to do

Interviews

Author Book Tag: Lynda Faye Schmidt

Laura - Apr 21, 2023 3

Lynda Faye Schmidt is a storyteller who writes from the heart. Her novels are emotionally impacting and character-driven. A huge part of her writing journey has been her daily journaling

Writing and Reading

My Tips for Listening to Audiobooks

Laura - Apr 17, 2023 0

People always say they want to read more, and they love buying books to photograph or display. But actually opening the book and actually reading it tends to get put

Guest Posts Writing and Reading

A Guide to Writing Paranormal Romance by Martha Woods

Laura - Apr 14, 2023 7

Trying out writing a paranormal romantic novel? Bet you know what additional challenges this art may bring at the same time, don’t you? But still, I’d say go for it

Arts and Entertainment Lists

7 Great Zombie Tropes

Laura - Apr 10, 2023 1

Horror and science fiction tends to get dismissed as undignified stories made just for their visuals and to allow storytellers and audiences to play make believe with often bleak situations

Book Reviews Interviews

Summer’s Second by Jeff Billington Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Apr 3, 2023 0

Adults look back on adolescence and see it as the beginning of their lives when you can be hopeful and make good decisions that can lead to a good life.

Essays Guest Posts

The Book Thief – A Guest Post by Adam Morris

Laura - Mar 31, 2023 0

The book that changed the way I see the sky. Forever. “Often you’re told to engage all the senses in the writing. But if you were going to focus solely

Book Reviews Interviews

Orange Kitty and the Mouse Parade Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Mar 27, 2023 0

Some jokes are just universally funny at any age. One kind of joke that I love is when one character is doing something behind another character’s back without them noticing.