It’s officially the end of November!! Who here reached their NaNoWriMo goal??
As for me, I did and I didn’t. I did because I managed to write 50,000 words in the current YA High Fantasy book I’ve been working on, but I didn’t because I already had 48,000 words written when I started and wanted to finish the book by 100,000 words. But, in typical Laura fashion, it’s going to be longer than anticipated. How much longer, you ask? Well, that is still to be determined, my friends.
Honestly though, I am SO excited about this book and I cannot wait for people to read it! I started it a few months before deciding to try the self-publishing game with the CaBW trilogy and put it on hold for two years while I got those out. But it was never far from my mind and I’m as excited about it now as I was in the beginning of 2016 when the pieces of this story first started forming in my head. . . . . . . . . . . . . #writersofig #writersofinstagram #writersofinsta #bookish #bookworm #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #readinglove #readersofig #readersofinstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #literature #goodreads #ilovereading #reader #bookgeek #bookphotography #coffeeandwriting #amwriting #currentlywriting #writingfantasy #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #nanowrimo2018 #nanowinner2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq01mTMnxlH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t94nwonc0v0z
QOTD: Are you keeping control during Cyber Monday shopping?
I’m doing my best but it is so damn hard to fight off temptation sometimes!
To add to your temptation, my candle shop @threeknockscandles is having a 30% off sale lasting one hour! Sale starts now and ends at 6pm PST, so get over there ASAP! The sale goes back to 20% at 6:01pm so don’t miss out!
Black Friday is upon us! Are you out there partaking in the madness? I’m not shopping today but I am on my way to San Francisco to go to Candytopia with my sister. We’re bound to encounter plenty of the madness but with none of the reward!
Have you read Arise yet? If not, don’t fret! I plan to have several giveaways as the holidays approach, with signed copies of all three books, candles and signed bookmarks! You can also purchase CaBW themed candles and signed bookmarks on my website. If you want to purchase a signed book, feel free to DM me! Who else is ready to bust out the Christmas decorations? ♀️ by @katielmae . . . . . . . . . . . . #bookish #booklove #bookporn #bookworm #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #readinglove #readinglist #readersofig #readersofinstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #literature #goodreads #ilovereading #booksofinstagram #reader #igreads #bookgeek #writersofig #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #authorsofig #lstoddardhancock #cruelandbeautifulworld #arisenovel #xanderyn #lunson https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0dTtTHhfJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12xsklk3avk9b
For the first time in forever I was able to sit down today and take some Bookstagram photos! Get ready for some Fall and Halloween fun! This is my favorite month of the year and I’m so so excited to dress up, watch horror movies and go to haunted houses. And corn mazes! Not to mention pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider and peppermint hot chocolate…isn’t fall just the best??? . . . . . . . . . . . #book #bookish #booklove #bookporn #bookworm #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #readinglove #readinglist #readersofig #readersofinstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #literature #goodreads #ilovereading #booksofinstagram #reader #instabook #igreads #bookgeek #bookphotography #FearYourNovelOctober #gothicbooks #thevampirechronicles #halloweenbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/Boz_e90lk0T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3p7r3gy5s077
Check out my website for Spotify playlists for all three books in the Cruel and Beautiful World trilogy! Song: Purple Skies Artist: Really Slow Motion
Also, the ebooks of Broken Wings and Sunken Eyes are still available for free on Amazon! Make sure to grab them while you can! Just follow the link in my bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . #bookish #booklove #bookporn #bookworm #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #readinglove #readinglist #readersofig #readersofinstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #literature #goodreads #ilovereading #booksofinstagram #reader #igreads #bookgeek #writersofig #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #authorsofig #lstoddardhancock #cruelandbeautifulworld #arisenovel #xanderyn #lunson https://www.instagram.com/p/BosQeQrFJZ8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iyeanr35kiu4
Sundays are for relaxing. Right now I’m watching Portlandia and snuggling with two cute little doggies. If you’re also having a lazy Sunday and want to snuggle in with a good book, don’t forget that the first two books in my CaBW trilogy, Broken Wings and Sunken Eyes, are free right now on Amazon! Just follow the link in my bio! . . . . . . . . . . . . #bookish #booklove #bookporn #bookworm #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #readinglove #readinglist #readersofig #readersofinstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #literature #goodreads #ilovereading #booksofinstagram #reader #igreads #bookgeek #writersofig #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #authorsofig #lstoddardhancock #cruelandbeautifulworld #arisenovel #xanderyn #lunson https://www.instagram.com/p/BopyOOGl957/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v1ajcwborfcf
It’s here! It’s here! Happy book birthday to my book baby and the final book in the Cruel and Beautiful World trilogy, Arise! I am so excited for everyone to read the conclusion to Deryn and Xander’s story. I hope you love it as much as I do! To celebrate, from 10/5-10/9 the Broken Wings and Sunken Eyes ebooks will be free on Amazon! Links are on my website! by @_livelaughread . . . . . . . . . . . . #bookish #booklove #bookporn #bookworm #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #readinglove #readinglist #readersofig #readersofinstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #literature #goodreads #ilovereading #booksofinstagram #reader #igreads #bookgeek #writersofig #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #authorsofig #lstoddardhancock #cruelandbeautifulworld #arisenovel #xanderyn #lunson https://www.instagram.com/p/Bokh5IXFT89/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1crgcirk1c1jm
After a long road with more than a few hiccups it’s finally here! The Arise ebook is available for preorder on amazon and will arrive in your kindles on Friday, October 5! Follow the link in my bio to my new website where you can preorder Arise today! I am so excited for everyone to finally read this book. It turned out so much better than I expected and I am immensely proud of it. The Broken Wings and Sunken Eyes ebooks will also be free on amazon from 10/5-10/10, so if you haven’t read them yet now’s your chance! . . . . . . . . . . . . #book #bookish #booklove #bookporn #bookworm #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #readinglove #readinglist #readersofig #readersofinstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #literature #goodreads #ilovereading #booksofinstagram #reader #instabook #igreads #bookgeek #writersofig #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #authorsofig #lstoddardhancock #cruelandbeautifulworld #arisenovel https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaOvCsFcNv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=173f2koco1yy7
And here it is! The moment you have all been waiting for (okay, maybe not ALL of you, but a good amount )! May I present to you, the cover for Arise! It was created by Stephanie of @offbeatworlds and honestly she nailed it. It’s even better than I envisioned and I’m so, so excited for you all to read this book. I should have a release date for you within the next two weeks so keep your eyes peeled! . . . . . . . . . . . . #book #bookish #booklove #bookporn #bookworm #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #readinglove #readinglist #readersofig #readersofinstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #literature #goodreads #ilovereading #booksofinstagram #reader #instabook #igreads #bookgeek #writersofig #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #authorsofig #lstoddardhancock #cruelandbeautifulworld #arisenovel (at Utopia)
This year I am determined to finally read all the books I own (both ebooks and physical) so decided to make a TBR jar! . . . Fingers crossed I stick to it . . . Has anyone else made a TBR jar? Would love to see them :) . . . . . . . . #cat #catsandbooks #catofinsta #instacat #tbrjar #tobereadjar #tbrpile #newyearsgoal #newyearresolution #photobomb #igbooks #igreading #lovereading #readinglove #booksbooksbooks #booksofinsta #girlreader #bookblr #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookishworld #bookish #booknerd #bookgeek #instadaily #bibiliophile #booksofinstagram #booknerdigan #reader https://www.instagram.com/p/BsoHhyHHuAk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g27c9no255ze