Let me start by saying this is a personal chronicle of a slow realization, one that has been held in… Read more Hopes and FOMO, may you rest in peace.
arts and values and math
There are so many investments we make in life–art is only one of them–that are tangible, valuable, and even virtuous, but can never be measured mathematically.
There’s An Epilogue In This Freaking Book
When I started writing about Serengard six years ago, I would have laughed if you told me it would lead… Read more There’s An Epilogue In This Freaking Book
Three Announcements
At last. I have things to tell you, me hearties. I do realize this blog, my Twitter feed, and newsletter… Read more Three Announcements
A mood board, just because.
These days I have to remind myself that, once upon a time, I released two books in one year. I… Read more A mood board, just because.
Serengard: Book Four Title Announcement + Dream Cast
Last week I finished the first draft of the fourth Serengard novel. It was a really hard book to write… Read more Serengard: Book Four Title Announcement + Dream Cast
Burning Out and Gratefulness
I wrote about some of my author doubts and series struggles a few days ago. I realized after the fact that some… Read more Burning Out and Gratefulness
The Trouble With a Series, and the Upsides to Self-Doubt
One of the crazy things I did this year was put out two novels in the space of ten months.… Read more The Trouble With a Series, and the Upsides to Self-Doubt
Rise of Orion Soundtrack and Mood Board
Rise of Orion is releasing in exactly ten days, so I thought it would be a good time to share some of the emotions of the… Read more Rise of Orion Soundtrack and Mood Board
Interview with Joshua Bellin, author of SURVIVAL COLONY 9
Hey Tuesday, you’re here with another book I’ve been waiting for! This one is a post-apocalyptic Young Adult novel with a serious… Read more Interview with Joshua Bellin, author of SURVIVAL COLONY 9
On Writing Rise of Orion
I’ve been laboring quietly on my third Serengard novel since the beginning of March, my only outlet being an occasional… Read more On Writing Rise of Orion
Writing Process Blog Hop
I was supposed to post this on Wednesday but am epically late because my Wi-Fi at home went out for… Read more Writing Process Blog Hop
Review of The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski + Giveaway
I don’t typically write reviews, but occasionally I come across a book that I love so very dearly that I… Read more Review of The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski + Giveaway
From Here Onward
Last week on the Knights of Rilch Blog Tour: On Letting Go of Inhibitions at There and Draft Again Deleted… Read more From Here Onward
Sophomore Baby: Knights of Rilch (Serengard #2)
Today on the Knights of Rilch Release Day Blitz: Interview on E.M. Castellan Deleted Scene on Young Adult Guy “Darth Vader… Read more Sophomore Baby: Knights of Rilch (Serengard #2)
Mood Board for Knights of Rilch
Today on the Knights of Rilch Blog Tour: The Playlist Reveal on Darci Cole’s Blog Writing Craft Guest Post on The Great… Read more Mood Board for Knights of Rilch
Getting Sick During NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month wasn’t what I expected at all this year. I didn’t have a glowing winning story, so I just… Read more Getting Sick During NaNoWriMo
Thoughts on the Eve of the Year
I’m an idea person. I dream up far more projects than I can reasonably accomplish. When it comes down to… Read more Thoughts on the Eve of the Year
As November Draws Near
I’ve decided to try writing my Civil War historical drama, a.k.a. my “Sekrit Victorian”
The Rough-shod Middle Earth of Your Trilogy
Originally posted on There And Draft Again:
Yup. That’s me right now. Can any of you relate? For your sakes, I hope not.…
Rachel O'Laughlin 