Selane
I'm a novelist, freelance writer and editor. Writing Belle is my website, and I like to host giveaways, authors, and talk about writing. I'm also a contributor at NA Alley. My debut NA/YA novel is going to be released in 2013!
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Writing Belle
http://writingbelle.blogspot.com/
Author Website of New Adult/Young Adult author Summer Lane. Giveaways, interviews, writing and more!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 642 )
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Morality and Creative Media: How To Be True To Yourself as an Author (Resisting...
Hey, it's me again. Here to discuss a hard-hitting topic that surfaces constantly not just in the writing world, but in any industry that revolves around... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2021 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Anxious For Nothing: Facing an Upside Down World with a Right Side Up Attitude
I'm going to break it up a little bit today. I love to write, I love to read, and I love to escape into the big, vivid world of my imagination. Read more
Posted on 23 March 2021 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
What's Up With Me: Expedition 99 Pre-Order Date, New Cover Art, and Resurrection...
Greetings from California. I've been really busy trying to keep up with all of my deadlines in life, school, and publishing - so I felt like I needed to add a... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2021 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
How I Made My First $100,000 in Self-Publishing: A Reflection and a Road Map...
Let's talk about books! I mean, hey. It's not like I haven't dedicated my life to the pursuit of literary excellence or anything (I kid). Read more
Posted on 13 January 2021 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
2020 Recap: The Good, The Bad, and the Better
2020 has been one for the books. If you had told me that the California economy would be reduced to a desolate wasteland of empty storefronts and masked-up... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
A Christmas Surprise: Washington, Critical Thinking, and My Next Non-Fiction...
If you've read or are currently reading my novels, you no doubt have picked up on the fact that I love a story with some action. And by some, I mean **A WHOLE... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Girl in the Cotton Castle: A Christmas Interview with Returning Author Jerry...
Hello, friends. The Christmas season is upon us, and although Christmas looks different to us outwardly than it has looked before (thanks to Covid restrictions)... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Sci-fi Suspense Novel Coming Spring 2021: Expedition 99 (cover Reveal + Book...
COMING SPRING 2021:EXPEDITION 99 Only the best cadets become Legion Pilots…And as far as pilots go, Erin Colt is one of the best in the world. The year is... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Veteran's Day: The Value and Honor of the American Sacrifice in Our Republic
When Benjamin Franklin was asked what kind of country the United States of America would be directly after the Constitution was signed (the year was 1787, and... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
How Feminist Mysticism Almost Sank My Life: And How the Bible SAVED Me!
Looking at the world through a Biblical lens is not really something I used to do. For the majority of my young adult life (and now parenthood), I considered... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Interview with Michelle Kampmeier: Host of Podcast Show 'Deep Soul Care' and...
I love discovering new authors and lately, I've been diving headlong into the world of podcasts (as you all know if you've been reading my blog lately). Read more
Posted on 23 October 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
What's up with Me: an October 2020 Update!
Cassidy and the "Child of Darkness"Have you ever had one of those days where the hits just kept coming, one after another, until you felt like a certified... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Curating Books for Resistants Reader: How to Connect Your Kids with Lit They'll...
It's pretty surprising how many times I've had parents tell me, "My kid hates to read. I can't get her/him to read anything. I've tried everything, but nothing... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Finding Peace in the Chaos: A Note from Me To You
How much coffee is "too much" coffee? Seriously. I'm asking for a friend...Thanks to the ridiculous circumstances of 2020, you can find me drinking one cup of... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
FALL INTO READING: My Current List and An Update from Smoky California
It's already halfway through September. I don't know about you, but this year has been one giant blur. Everything from March until now has been an eternal... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
You're Not Enough (and That's Okay) Book Review
First Off: I haven't posted an honest-to-goodness personal book review in a long time, mostly because I am just so darn busy these days that I don't have the... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Resurrection: Child of Darkness Release Day! Post-apocalyptic Dystopian Adventur...
Title: Resurrection: Child of Darkness Series: Resurrection #5 Author: Summer Lane Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure/Romance Release Day: Now... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
PERFECTLY IMPERFECT: RELEASE WEEK FOR KARA LEIGH MILLER (Christian Contemp...
Book Title: Perfectly Imperfect Genre: Young Adult Christian romance (Contemporary) Content Warnings: None Word / Page Count: 74,000 words / 175 pages Author:... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
New Artwork for Cassidy Hart: Plus Peep a New Character/final Release Date
MAY 22, 2020 *** So excited to have a final release date. As you know, this novel has been available for preorder in the Kindle store for a few weeks now, and... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Paperback Editions for Sign of Six and Fall of Man NOW AVAILABLE!
I'm dropping a quick note here on Writing Belle today to let you know that those paperback editions of Sign of Six and Fall of Man are now available in the... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2020 BOOKS, CREATIVITY