by Lauren | Aug 9, 2017 | books, writing
My only excuse for not writing any updates lately is work. Lots of work. And lots of transitions. Some were hard. Some were sad. Some were invigorating. Some made me feel alive again. The transition I’m most excited about is a small publishing company... by Lauren | Jan 29, 2017 | art, writing
January is one of those times when I can’t help but re-evaluate how I’m navigating through this life. I know I’m not the only person who feels that way, but after a few months of topsy-turviness that made me feel like I was getting an... by Lauren | Oct 11, 2016 | writing
Today marks the release of my latest novel, Bayou, Whispers from the Past. It’s a book that has a strong focus on how family shapes us, so today I’m writing about the question I get more often than any other. You run this risk as a writer. People... by Lauren | Aug 24, 2016 | book arts, books
I’m delighted to be presenting at the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival in a couple of weeks. Festivals are one of my favorite bookish things because it means I get to meet readers—and let’s face it, in today’s online-driven world, that... by Lauren | Mar 14, 2016 | writing
So now that my debut novel has officially launched (yay!!), and it’s even been featured in USA TODAY (what??) it’s time to finish the sequel. Caveat: I’ve been trying to finish the sequel since snow was on the ground, and have “worked” on...
