An Author's Musings
Book Themes & Inspirations
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Oaths, Duty, and Devotion: The Driving Themes o...
The Darkest Oath is a romantic study in restraint—how vows shape us, how loyalty can save or ruin, and why love can be both rebellion and ruin.
Oaths, Duty, and Devotion: The Driving Themes o...
The Darkest Oath is a romantic study in restraint—how vows shape us, how loyalty can save or ruin, and why love can be both rebellion and ruin.
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Writing The Darkest Oath: Research, Rhythm, and...
A look behind the scenes at how history, myth, and character-driven, romantic storytelling shaped The Darkest Oath—and why restraint was the book’s true engine.
Writing The Darkest Oath: Research, Rhythm, and...
A look behind the scenes at how history, myth, and character-driven, romantic storytelling shaped The Darkest Oath—and why restraint was the book’s true engine.
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Meet Rollant and Élise: A Knight Cursed and a R...
Two souls shaped by very different losses. How Rollant's centuries of duty collide with Élise's present‑day fight for freedom—and why their bond feels inevitable in The Darkest Oath.
Meet Rollant and Élise: A Knight Cursed and a R...
Two souls shaped by very different losses. How Rollant's centuries of duty collide with Élise's present‑day fight for freedom—and why their bond feels inevitable in The Darkest Oath.
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The Storm Behind Scourge of the Shores: Writing...
Some stories arrive like lightning. Others come like the tide—slow, relentless, carrying pieces of yourself you didn’t know were waiting to surface. Scourge of the Shores was the latter. At...
The Storm Behind Scourge of the Shores: Writing...
Some stories arrive like lightning. Others come like the tide—slow, relentless, carrying pieces of yourself you didn’t know were waiting to surface. Scourge of the Shores was the latter. At...
Reading Lists
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Queens Who Shaped Ancient Dynasties
See five books I really enjoyed over on Shephard - like Goodreads, only better. A Full Reader App is also in the works. --> Check out the List <--
Queens Who Shaped Ancient Dynasties
See five books I really enjoyed over on Shephard - like Goodreads, only better. A Full Reader App is also in the works. --> Check out the List <--
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Greek Myths Uniquely Retold
Click the greek mythology books' titles to go to the book's detail page on Amazon: For the Most Beautiful by Emily Hauser — Retelling of the Trojan War in the Late...
Greek Myths Uniquely Retold
Click the greek mythology books' titles to go to the book's detail page on Amazon: For the Most Beautiful by Emily Hauser — Retelling of the Trojan War in the Late...
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Ancient Egyptian Fiction Reading List
Let's enjoy some Ancient Egyptian Fiction! Click these best Egyptian Historical Fiction titles to go to the book's detail page on Amazon: Daughter of the Gods by Stephanie...
Ancient Egyptian Fiction Reading List
Let's enjoy some Ancient Egyptian Fiction! Click these best Egyptian Historical Fiction titles to go to the book's detail page on Amazon: Daughter of the Gods by Stephanie...
Author Interviews
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AllAuthor Interview
Lauren Lee Merewether wanted to tell stories for as long as she can remember. As a kid, she enjoyed painting, reading, swimming, and doing puzzles. An ancient family saga fiction...
AllAuthor Interview
Lauren Lee Merewether wanted to tell stories for as long as she can remember. As a kid, she enjoyed painting, reading, swimming, and doing puzzles. An ancient family saga fiction...
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New In Books Interview
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Curse of Beauty? Since I’m a historical fiction author, I wanted to write a story of what could have...
New In Books Interview
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Curse of Beauty? Since I’m a historical fiction author, I wanted to write a story of what could have...
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Self-Publishing School Case Study: Lauren Lee M...
Type of BookAncient Historial Fiction What made you want to join Self-Publishing School?I love writing and telling stories; it is a dream to be a full-time income author. I had...
Self-Publishing School Case Study: Lauren Lee M...
Type of BookAncient Historial Fiction What made you want to join Self-Publishing School?I love writing and telling stories; it is a dream to be a full-time income author. I had...
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Awesome Gang Interview
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.Well I have loved writing since I was in the third grade and wrote a page turning novel about a...
Awesome Gang Interview
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.Well I have loved writing since I was in the third grade and wrote a page turning novel about a...
Author Advice
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An Author's Starter Kit
Discover the essential tools and strategies for success in the world of self-publishing with Lauren Lee Merewether's comprehensive blog. From writing and editing software to marketing platforms and design tools,...
An Author's Starter Kit
Discover the essential tools and strategies for success in the world of self-publishing with Lauren Lee Merewether's comprehensive blog. From writing and editing software to marketing platforms and design tools,...
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My Writing Career
Everyone I talk to thinks it is cool to write, but it never fails when I say they can do it too, they respond, "I don't have the time." Well...
My Writing Career
Everyone I talk to thinks it is cool to write, but it never fails when I say they can do it too, they respond, "I don't have the time." Well...
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Want to be an Author?
*Includes updates from Oct. 2020 and Aug. 2021 in bullets below* So you want to be a writer? Anytime I mentioned my dream career was to be an author, I...
Want to be an Author?
*Includes updates from Oct. 2020 and Aug. 2021 in bullets below* So you want to be a writer? Anytime I mentioned my dream career was to be an author, I...
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The Story Behind My Logo
When I set out to reimagine my brand, I didn’t want a logo that was simply elegant or marketable — I wanted a symbol that meant something. The design you...
The Story Behind My Logo
When I set out to reimagine my brand, I didn’t want a logo that was simply elegant or marketable — I wanted a symbol that meant something. The design you...
