Author Archives: Lauren Eason

To Sequel or Not to Sequel?

As a writer, have you ever started writing a book that you meant to be a standalone and then realize that there’s too much going on with the plot to wrap it all up in one book? That’s where I’m at. As hard as I try to make standalone stories, I happen to find a way to turn it into a sequel, trilogy, or even a series.

Heaven’s Embrace: A Story of Sorrow and Faith

I love a good short story, especially when it’s impactful. Kathy van Staden with Kim Appelgryn deliver a true story about grace, faith, and tragedy. Heaven’s Embrace: A Story of Sorrow and Faith is a thought provoking piece that combines real life events with musings of spiritual intervention.

How to Review Poetry

I currently have a blog post about how to write good and constructive reviews for stories, but what about poetry? Poetry can be a little tricky for me to review because it usually reflects a deep emotional connection with the writer.

Writing and Mental Health

For those of you who don’t know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Inkitt made an announcement about it a while back and are even hosting a contest for books that place mental health at the forefront. I thought it would be a good time to talk a little bit about the benefits of writing on one’s mental health and share some of the experiences that I’ve had.

Split Fiction: Gaming with Purpose

As an avid gamer and writer, I thought it would be a perfect time to address the big issues subtly poked at by the game Split Fiction. Created by Hazelight Studios, Split Fiction seems like a cool story, but it’s obvious to any hobby writer to full time author that it’s taking a jab at the AI drama. Let’s get into it.

Love in the Time of Serial Killers

Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson made a lot of promises that it didn’t deliver on. I absolutely was swindled by a cute book cover and a professionally written synopsis with “come hither” vibes, but that’s not at all what I received. So buckle in, because I’m about to take ya’ll for a ride down this rambling rabbit hole of a mess Thompson created.