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NaNoWriMo: Tips and Tricks for Success

While many writers start new novels during this period, some writers (like myself) choose to use this as motivation to finish their WIP or work-in-progress. Whatever your fancy, the goal is still the same - to write! #NaNoWriMo #writingtips #blog

NaNoWriMo is upon us! And for those of you scratching your heads thinking that’s a super weird word, you’re not alone. NaNoWriMo is shorthand for National Novel Writing Month which takes place during the month of November. It’s where writers across the globe accept the challenge to write 50K words over the course of 30 days.

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Rose-Coloured Houses

Rose-Coloured Houses by Cathy Lynn Brooks was a big surprise in a good way. I love historical books and this one didn’t disappoint. Check out my review below! #LaurensIndieBookClub #bookreview #indieauthor #historicalfiction #bookblog #indiebookclub

Rose-Coloured Houses by Cathy Lynn Brooks was a big surprise in a good way. I love historical books and this one didn’t disappoint. Check out my review below!

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

This was an amazing book! I couldn’t put it down and ended up reading the book in a day. It inspired many emotions and it did a great job of making me emotionally invested in each of the characters.

The story…


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Follow to Unfollow: A Community Issue

If you’re an author with a platform on #Instagram, also known as #Bookstagram to some, then you’ve probably had this happen to you. It happens more often than you think. #WritingCommunity #BookBlog #Awareness #SupportAuthors

If you’re an author with a platform on Instagram, also known as Bookstagram to some, then you’ve probably had this happen to you. You make a new post, or join a Follow Train (more on these in Part 2), and you gain some followers. Being the nice person that you are, you see that they’re fellow authors and follow them back because hey, we all need some support, right?

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Amy’s Rebellion

Author Julia Goldhirsh weaves a fantastical tale about old wars and magic in her book titled Amy’s Rebellion. Check out my review of this high stakes story. #indiebookclub #bookreview #writingcommunity #indieauthor #urbanfantasy

Author Julia Goldhirsh weaves a fantastical tale about old wars and magic in her book titled Amy’s Rebellion. Check out my review of this high stakes story.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

This book flowed well and gave us a lot of insight into different point of views by utilizing third person omniscient which I’m a fan of. I think it’s a lot easier to follow storylines when you’re not stuck in the…


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Podcast Feature: Short Holiday Stories

I’ll be featuring short stories submitted by new and seasoned authors to be featured on my Author Podcast Show. Keep reading for more information on how to submit your story! #writingcommunity #podcast #shortstories #submissions #holidayfun

With the holidays right around the corner, I want to hear your stories! For November and December, I’ll be featuring short stories submitted by new and seasoned authors to be featured on my Author Podcast Show. This is my way of showing support to indie authors and the work they put into their craft. Keep reading for more information on how to submit your story!

Submission Criteria:

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Between Tricks: A Dixie Tricks Novel

Keeping in the theme of Spooky Season, we have Jaime Munn’s book, Between Tricks: A Dixie Tricks Novel. This story has a lot more than just vampires and has an interesting premise. #bookreview #BookTwitter #bookblog #mystery #indieauthor #indiebookclub

Keeping in the theme of Spooky Season, we have Jaime Munn‘s book, Between Tricks: A Dixie Tricks Novel. This story has a lot more than just vampires and has an interesting premise. Check out my review below.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

The book was generally fast-paced with a lot of quips and snarky banter between characters. It’s written from Dixie Trick’s point of view as if it’s a journal –…


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