I’ve just finished the first draft of my latest domestic suspense manuscript, and I’ll confess that getting to the end of those final few chapters was a daunting task! Months earlier, I’d brainstormed, outlined, and planned each chapter … only to completely change my mind about the ending 90% through the manuscript. The result, despite too little sleep, too much coffee, and a bit of panic, was a much improved ending—an ending that I hope readers will agree is a compelling, te

Hey ALL!  Wanted to share the 4-1-1 about one of my reader-friends and the winner Jennifer wins a Williams-Sonoma apron and oven mitt, as well as gourmet coffee, a Southern Living Cookbook, and Center of Gravity swag! 1. Name:  Jennifer C. Thank you to Jennifer and everyone for participating in my “I Love Summer” Giveaway! Wishing you the happiest July ever! xo, Laura #reader #friend #summer #reading #NorthCarolina #spotlight #travel #books

Jessica is an audiobook junkie, like me, and when she’s not reading or working as the Communications Coordinator at University of Texas at Austin, you can find her at Austin Pets Alive playing with pups.  Fun Fact:  This past year, Jessica had the opportunity to meet Goosebumps creator, R.L. Stine! Here’s the 411 on Jessica: Name: Jessica Sinn Hometown: Santee, California Where you live now! Austin, Texas. I’m doing my part to keep Austin weird! Family members: My teenie tiny

Today, I want to introduce you to my friend and trusted beta reader, Ron Wright! Ron and I met on Facebook several years ago and connected over a mutual love of books! The book is a personal and humorous account of his month-long trip to Japan to reconnect with his older son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Here’s the 411 on Ron: Name: Ron Wright Hometown: Oxford, OH Where you live now: Port Orchard, WA Family members: Sue, David (and a bunch who no longer live with us)…

On Thursdays, I’ll be introducing everyone to my favorite reader friends. Today, for my very first “Reader Spotlight,” I’d like you to meet Angie Young, a very talented blogger and avid reader from Tennessee! I’m thrilled that she agreed to step into the spotlight. Here’s a little more about Angie: 2.  Hometown:  Memphis, TN 3.  Where you live now:  Big Sandy, TN 4.  Family members: Husband, Mark.  2 sons, Joey and Cody 5.  How did we meet?:  Online during a book tour for Pie