May Writing Update
I’ve been neglecting this blog, so I thought it was time to resurrect it again! It’s been a busy few months, and I have some updates to share. The Sequel for Into Shadow After months and months of work, the sequel for Into Shadow is finally with beta readers. I’ve asked that they finish the…
Writing Update
It’s October, which means Thanksgiving in Canada. I’ve found myself back in Edmonton for a few weeks due to some unexpected circumstances, and despite those circumstances, I’m enjoying my time back here. I stepped off of the plane from Montreal to find it was about fifteen degrees colder than what I was used to, but…
Mental Illness in Into Shadow
Anyone who has followed me for a while already knows that mental illness is a key part of my fantasy debut, Into Shadow, and my own struggle to accept my diagnosis of bipolar disorder was a major reason for writing it. Because today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, I wanted to mark…
How Historically Accurate Should Fantasy Be?
In the spring, I joined Threads, and what a vibrant literary community that app has! Shortly after joining Threads, I encountered a lively debate there regarding the use of “fuck” in fantasy and whether it was anachronistic. Some replies argued that in fantasy, you can do what you want, which sparked counterarguments about respecting genre…
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Hi, my name is Laura, and I’m a Canadian writer, editor, and all-around lover of words and stories. Follow my blog for professional updates, sneak peeks, and writing tips!
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