by Lauren | Apr 18, 2018 | author interviews, writing
It seems like eons ago that I met Amy Willoughby-Burle, at a little writers’ workshop and retreat nestled in the mountains of North Carolina. That two-week period was an experience that changed the course of my life. There were budding writers like myself and... by Lauren | Jan 30, 2018 | art, letterpress
Every year or so, I give myself a gift. I give myself a week (or two, if I can swing it) at an artist’s retreat. My favorite spot is the Penland School of Crafts. Sometimes I take classes there with amazing artists, and sometimes I give myself residency... by Lauren | Dec 17, 2017 | writing
After speaking with a client this week about his novel-in-progress, I’m re-posting some articles chock full of writing tips that originally appeared on UndergroundBookReviews.org. In this five-part series of my Best No-Nonsense Novel-Writing Tips, I’ll... by Lauren | Dec 10, 2017 | books, writing
This weekend I was snowed in. I had not expected snow when I awoke on Friday. I’d expected to go to the DMV and then prepare for the local craft guild’s annual art market on Saturday. But the snow kept coming, and the show was cancelled. I’m so used... 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...