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    Book Review:  Don't Look for Me
    Laura McNeill
    • Oct 13, 2020
    • 2 min

    Book Review: Don't Look for Me

    This was my first Wendy Walker book and Don't Look For Me far exceeded my expectations for a thrilling, chilling read
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    Book Review: One by One by Ruth Ware
    Laura McNeill
    • Sep 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    Book Review: One by One by Ruth Ware

    I’m a huge Ruth Ware fan, so I eagerly anticipated the release of One by One!
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    Hardcover Book Giveaway: Anxious People
    Laura McNeill
    • Sep 18, 2020
    • 1 min

    Hardcover Book Giveaway: Anxious People

    Happy Friday book family! So happy to have an extra copy of Anxious People to give away to one lucky follower in the US and/or Canada.
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    Am Reading: One by One
    Laura McNeill
    • Sep 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    Am Reading: One by One

    Am loving this chilling and delicious new whodunit by @ruthwarewriter - especially after seeing her live from @midtownscholar - Am listen...
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    Book Review: Serpent & Dove 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    Laura McNeill
    • Sep 9, 2020
    • 1 min

    Book Review: Serpent & Dove 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    Fast-paced and imaginative, Shelby Mahurin captured my heart with her new story.
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    Book Review: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
    Laura McNeill
    • Aug 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    Book Review: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

    I recently completed The Henna Artist, a lovely and engaging novel released in 2020 by author Alka Joshi.
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    ☀️ Happy Summer! New Releases (& one's free!)
    Laura McNeill
    • Aug 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    ☀️ Happy Summer! New Releases (& one's free!)

    New Releases (& one's free!)
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    Cooking the Books: Twisty Sourdough Pretzels
    Laura McNeill
    • Jan 5, 2019
    • 2 min

    Cooking the Books: Twisty Sourdough Pretzels

    In my house, we love enjoying fresh-baked treats while reading our favorite books. Today, I wanted to share one of our favorite recipes –...
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    What Decorating Cookies Can Teach Writers About Story Detail
    Laura McNeill
    • Dec 12, 2018
    • 2 min

    What Decorating Cookies Can Teach Writers About Story Detail

    I adore the holiday season. I love the twinkle of lights, stockings hung by the fireplace, the nip in the air (even in Birmingham, Alabam...
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    3 Over-Caffeinated Lessons Learned from NaNoWriMo 2018
    Laura McNeill
    • Dec 5, 2018
    • 2 min

    3 Over-Caffeinated Lessons Learned from NaNoWriMo 2018

    Yes, I’m one of the (semi) crazy ones. This year, over-committed and over-caffeinated, I joined hundreds of thousands of NaNoWriMo (Natio...
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    10 Stories of Hope & Inspiration for the Holiday Season
    Laura McNeill
    • Dec 4, 2018
    • 1 min

    10 Stories of Hope & Inspiration for the Holiday Season

    Dear Friends – I’m excited to share Women Leaders~With Inspiring Stories debuts today on Amazon for $.99! In Women Leaders, 10 authors, l...
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    Fabulous Fall Giveaway – Books, Coffee, Mug, T-Shirt, & More
    Laura McNeill
    • Nov 7, 2018
    • 1 min

    Fabulous Fall Giveaway – Books, Coffee, Mug, T-Shirt, & More

    Hi Friends, I am in deep in the middle of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), working on my next book, but hit the pause button tod...
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    Backstory on Writing The World Breaks Everyone
    Laura McNeill
    • Oct 24, 2018
    • 2 min

    Backstory on Writing The World Breaks Everyone

    I’m often asked how I created the storyline for my latest suspense novel, The World Breaks Everyone. I’m a huge fan of psychological dram...
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    Six Writing Lessons Learned from Watching ‘Stranger Things’
    Laura McNeill
    • Oct 21, 2018
    • 3 min

    Six Writing Lessons Learned from Watching ‘Stranger Things’

    My 13-year-old son loves Stranger Things. He sits on the sofa, rapt, as the music starts and the action begins. He can’t wait for season ...
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    Looking for Something New to Read? (Book Giveaway)
    Laura McNeill
    • Aug 21, 2018
    • 1 min

    Looking for Something New to Read? (Book Giveaway)

    I’m always looking for new books to read, so when I ran across this book giveaway, I added my new LAUREN CLARK release, The World Breaks ...
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    Five Reasons Why Taking a (Temporary) Writing Break is Okay! (And What to Do in the Meantime)
    Laura McNeill
    • May 23, 2018
    • 2 min

    Five Reasons Why Taking a (Temporary) Writing Break is Okay! (And What to Do in the Meantime)

    Nearly two years ago, I had reached writer-burnout. I’d released two suspense novels back to back, done large, multi-state book tours, an...
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    Best Writing Books, Part 2
    Laura McNeill
    • May 3, 2018
    • 1 min

    Best Writing Books, Part 2

    I’m back today with three more “best writing book” recommendations. Two of today’s choices may seem a bit out of the ordinary, as they fa...
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    Best Writing Books, Part 1
    Laura McNeill
    • Apr 29, 2018
    • 2 min

    Best Writing Books, Part 1

    I’m often asked about my favorite books on writing. I have shelves of books on writing, editing, publishing, story structure — you name i...
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    Counting My Blessings
    Laura McNeill
    • May 1, 2016
    • 1 min

    Counting My Blessings

    Happy May! I just wanted to take a moment this Sunday to say thank you to the many readers and friends who have reached out and sent love...
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    Domestic Suspense, Deception, & the Dark Side of High School Football
    Laura McNeill
    • Apr 25, 2016
    • 3 min

    Domestic Suspense, Deception, & the Dark Side of High School Football

    At the heart of Sister Dear is the idea that one single decision can change a person’s life forever. That moment defines and shapes the f...
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