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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Indie Book Goal 2019 Challenge
Are you participating in Indie Book Goal 2019? Over 50 books were submitted to the Indie Book List in 2018! See last year's list. I personally read X of them an... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Made-Up Word of the Month: Bookoarding
This made-up word of the month needs little explanation.Bookoarding[boo k-hawr-ding]noun1. the act of accumulating books for future use. “There aren’t any... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading and Writing Wrap-Up: September
Fall is finally here and for once I'm managing to get this post out on time! The last few weeks have been busy as far as my personal life is concerned. Read more
Posted on 06 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Made-Up Word of the Month: Anticipafiction
Out of all the words I've made up for this series this is one of my favorites. In the pre-e-book days this word would have been in my vocabulary all the time,... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading and Writing Wrap-Up: August
Once again my monthly wrap-up post is late. But, I'm glad to say that I'm reading a little more consistently, writing more, and have even gotten through some... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Made-Up Word of the Month: Readream
After barely blogging last month, and skipping July's Made-Up Word of the Month, I'm back and I'm blogging about those feelings and experiences that only book... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review of Spark of Fire by Grace Anthony
3.5 Stars. A Fast-Paced YA Paranormal Novel with a Solid Plot. Spark of Fire by Grace Anthony is a fun YA read about reapers and shifters. Anthony has created... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading and Writing Wrap-Up: July
So, if you follow my blog on a regular basis, I'm sure you noticed that I was MIA all of July. I kind of just fell off the map for the month. No blog posts, no... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Once Again I'm Blogging About Those Feelings and Experien...
Once again I'm blogging about those feelings and experiences that only book lovers can understand, by making up words to describe them. Each month, on the last... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Unraveling in the Night Cover Reveal!
So, I'm really excited to share this cover with everyone. I actually like it better than the cover of the first book, Unearthed After Sunset. I also have some... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading and Writing Wrap-Up: May
It's only May, but Summer is here, and I've gotten a little distracted from my writing and reading by the sunshine. But, I do have some things I've been... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Made-Up Word of the Month: Imaginattraction
Once again I'm blogging about those feelings and experiences that only book lovers can understand, by making up words to describe them. Each month, on the last... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading and Writing Wrap-Up: April
We finally got some decent weather at the end of April and it did great things for my mood and the writer's block I was dealing with at the beginning of the... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review of Snatch Girl by LJ Kane
2 Stars. Unlikeable Love Interest. Snatch Girl is a fast-paced and an intense thrill ride, but I was unable to get past the romanticized abuse that runs... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Made-Up Word of the Month: Charalamentation
Once again I'm blogging about those feelings and experiences that only book lovers can understand, by making up words to describe them. Each month, on the last... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Why I Feel Like Giving-up on Writing
I've been a huge supporter of self-published writers for years now. I love self-publishing, I love to self-publish and I created the #IndieBookGoal2018 challeng... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading and Writing Wrap-up: March
March was a rough month for me. Book sales weren't great, and I've fallen into a bit of a funk. READING:Books Reviewed in March:I finished Veiled by Stacey... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review for Where Wolds Meet by Lucinda Elliot
4.5 Stars. Sherlock Holmes meets Dracula with Time Travel. Set a number of years after That Scoundrel Emile Dubois and the stand-alone Ravensdale, Where Worlds... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Made-Up Word of the Month: Fantastorize
Once again I'm blogging about those feelings and experiences that only book lovers can understand, by making up words to describe them. Each month, on the last... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Fictional Bucket List
I have lots of things on my bucket list, most of which involve wanting to do more traveling. And, hopefully, over the next sixty or so years, I'll be able to... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE