Lauryn April
Lauryn April is a writer in the YA and Adult Paranormal Romance Genre. Her debut novel "Into the Deep" looks at the intricacies of the adolescent mind and explores how teenagers deal with feelings of loneliness and judgment.
MY BLOGS
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Phantom Owl Press
http://phantomowl.blogspot.com/
The Phantom Owl blog and website are dedicated to helping writers grow their writing skills, from improving their style to having better grammar. Whether you plan to publish via the traditional route or become independent, or even if you just write for fun, we want to help you get better at it. We at Phantom Owl provide resources for writers everywhere to help them get published, and pursue all of their writing dreams.
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April Books
http://laurynapril.blogspot.com/
Lauryn April is a writer in the young adult / adult paranormal romance genre. She blogs about the books she's writing, the books she's reading, and her experiences with self publishing.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 258 )
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Taking Cliché Vampire Themes and Making Them Your Own
Vampires are a far cry from an original supernatural creature. They’ve existed in literature for centuries. So, how do you write about them and make them feel... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
September Reading and Writing Wrap-Up
I spent a LOT of time marketing in September. Unearthed After Sunset releases on October 15th, so I was super busy trying to set up a blog tour and line up... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
3 Must Haves for Chapter One
Most writers know the basics about what should go in their first chapter. Obviously, you want to introduce your main character and give your readers a little... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Author Interview with Missy De Graff
Today I have an author interview with Missy De Graff to share. Her debut novel, The Rogue’s Fate, is scheduled to be released Fall 2017. Read more
Posted on 21 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Author Interview with Scerina Elizabeth
Hello everyone, today I have an interview with Indie Author, Scerina Elizabeth where she talks about her latest novel, Fangalicious Divas.What inspired you to... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Six of My Favorite Quotes from Unearthed After Sunset
Unearthed After Sunset will be published on October 15th, 2017. Below I've included six of my favorite lines from the book. Click here to pre-order for 99 cents. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
August Wrap-Up
Lots of Unearthed After Sunset updates this month! I can't wait to share them with you all. I have a release date picked and I'm planning a blog tour! Read more
Posted on 02 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Author Interview with S.T. Sanchez
Hello, lovely readers. As you know I'm preparing to publish my next novel, Unearthed After Sunset, very soon. And, as I've been working on setting up marketing... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Read Ch 1 of Unearthed for Free
Okay, so here's the deal. Some of you may have read this first chapter two years ago when I posted it on my blog as a teaser for the book. Read more
Posted on 17 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
5 Profound Book Quotes
I read for fun. I read to escape reality, but sometimes an author pen's a line that just sticks with me. Sometimes, I stumble across something so profound it... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
July Wrap-Up
Hello lovely readers, summer is flying by, and though the days are longer it feels like I have less time than ever. I am glad to say though that I have made som... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Three Books I Wish Would Have Ended Differently
Every time I read a book I have ideas pop into my head about what could happen (usually in regard to how the book ends). Sometimes, those ideas grow, turning... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting Review
3 Stars. Wished it was Darker. I loved the concept of this book. It was quirky and interesting. Violet has a special ability that helps her find dead bodies. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Psychology Tips for Better Writing (Part 3: Illness and Special Abilities)
This is my third post on character writing, putting my BA in Psychology to work. Well-developed characters are the key to a book readers can't put down. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Official Website Debut
The self-publishing route isn't an easy road, and it's certainly not a cheap one, especially for a new author. That was why when I started writing I pinched... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
June Wrap-Up
Happy Fourth of July! Also, I'm sorry that this post is late. I try to post my monthly wrap-ups on the first Saturday of the month, but I had a busy week so... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review for Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
3.5 Stars. Well written, but wanted more suspense. The pacing of this book is rather slow and it goes over a lot of the day to day lives of three Moms and... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Cover Reveal and FREE Books!
In August of 2012, I published my first novel, Into the Deep. My YA Paranormal Romance debut is about a high school junior who develops the ability to read mind... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review for Oblivion (Lux 1.5) by Jennifer Armentrout
4.5 Stars. Even knowing what would happen next, I was hooked on every word. The Lux series is one of my favorites and being able to revisit the first three book... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A-Z Book Tag
I found this book tag at Heather's Reading Hideaway, and it was created by The Perpetual Page Turner. I love doing these tags, and this one seemed super... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE