by Lauren Carter | Jan 16, 2020 | Creativity, Creativity Coaching, Process, Writing Life
These days, I’m working on the fourth draft of a strange, new novel. It is largely plot-driven so sometimes I wake in the night with an aggravating case of “what ifs.” What if this happened… Could it? Do I dare? Yes, I do! I get up, stumble to...
by Lauren Carter | Dec 13, 2019 | Contemplations, Creativity, Creativity Coaching, Novel, Process, Writing Life
Over the past few nights, I’ve woken up at exactly 3:33 a.m. with thoughts about my current novel-in-process running through my head. What if, I’ve been thinking… and following this curve of questioning has led me to discover an exciting twist (at least to me…)...
by Lauren Carter | Oct 18, 2019 | Creativity, Process, Survey, Uncategorized, Writers, Writing Life
For the past little while I’ve had a wicked case of blogger’s block. Maybe it’s because I’m prioritizing book news and upcoming events in my desire to get my book out to as many readers as possible (not to mention to see some familiar faces and friends both old and...
by Lauren Carter | Oct 3, 2019 | Creativity, Fiction, Process, Writers, Writing Life
It’s been fabulous seeing This Has Nothing To Do With You make its way out into the world. People have been sending me telegraphs as my book-baby drops safely into their homes (which I LOVE). A few have also posted reviews on Goodreads and Amazon (which I also...
by Lauren Carter | Jul 10, 2019 | Books, Creativity, Family, Fiction, Process, Publications, Writing Life
Well, here it is… I am beyond thrilled to share with you the final version of the cover for my new novel designed by the brilliant Natalie Olsen at Calgary’s Kisscut Design. Isn’t it pretty?! I even love the spine and the back… To get your...
by Lauren Carter | May 23, 2019 | Books, Creativity, Events, Novel, Orillia, Poetry, Process, Publishing, Workshops, Writing Life
Yesterday, one of my appreciated and admired ARC (advance reading copy) readers gave a sneak peek of my new novel to the Twitterverse, which shows a slightly earlier version of the (gorgeous!) cover. So, what better time to share a sneak peek! Soon, I’ll do a...
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