L. MacNaughton's Blog, page 16
July 7, 2016
Deepest secrets revealed on RMFW podcast
OK, so maybe not my “deepest secrets.” But this is possibly the most interesting interview I’ve ever done. When the unstoppable Mark Stevens from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers invited me onto the RMFW podcast, I had no idea he’d ask me such thought-provoking questions. A few of the many, many things we talked about: • […]
July 6, 2016
6 Easy Steps to Planning Out Your Novel
Attention writers: Even if you hate the idea of writing an outline or synopsis, you can still figure out a plan to help you finish your novel fast, avoid major revisions, and beat writer’s block forever. It’s surprisingly easy. And I’ll show you how. Click here to read the free article on Fiction University. Filed under: […]
July 1, 2016
Kirkus Reviews, Starburst Magazine: “a fast and fun ride”
IT HAPPENED ONE DOOMSDAY just got a mention on Kirkus Reviews, which kind of fulfills a lifelong wish. They didn’t say much, but don’t let that fool you. When it comes to the take-no-prisoners reviews in Kirkus, the absence of anything negative is a major win! “If you get your kicks from stories that deal with […]
June 29, 2016
The official soundtrack of IT HAPPENED ONE DOOMSDAY
Here’s a selection of female vocalist covers and remixes of some of my favorite 80s and 90s songs. I listened to these tracks over and over while I was writing It Happened One Doomsday. A few notes: • Kelly Sweet – In The Air Tonight: a song for Rane’s anger. • Creep (Radiohead Cover): a […]
June 24, 2016
They’re here! Win a Doomsday paperback
If you’re like me, you love getting books in the mail. Tear open the envelope or cardboard box and boom, there it is. The book you’ve been waiting for. This time, it’s a little more exciting. No matter what you think, absolutely nothing can prepare you for the experience of opening up the box and […]
June 22, 2016
Podcast: making The Leap to full-time writer
Listen to my interview on The Leap podcast, where we talk about making major life changes, being creative, conquering fear, and striving for the life you really want to live. Here’s an excerpt: THE LEAP: Laurence, what can you tell people about making the leap themselves? What should they look out for? What should they […]
June 21, 2016
Book signing at the Tattered Cover
It’s finally official: I’ll be reading and signing IT HAPPENED ONE DOOMSDAY at the venerable Tattered Cover book store. So exciting! Come see, handle (and enter to WIN) the actual crystals Dru uses to cast her magic… Hear me read what is possibly the funniest scene ever written about a spandex t-shirt… Learn the surprising […]
June 17, 2016
Meet Hellbringer, the horsepower of the apocalypse.
Excerpt from It Happened One Doomsday: The garage was easily big enough for three cars, but it held only one: the long, angular form of Greyson’s black muscle car. It sat crouched behind Rane’s back, its hood open just an inch, as if waiting to devour her. Greyson scratched his chin. “So if it’s possessed […]
June 14, 2016
“Immensely engaging.” –San Francisco Book Review
This is great! Just received some fantastic coverage in the San Francisco Book Review: “It Happened One Doomsday is a curious beast: a rom-com with an apocalyptic bent. [Dru’s] posse of supportive female friends is both hilarious and badass, offering great banter along with impressive superpowers. She’s also supported by an interesting magic system and a bookish background […]
June 10, 2016
Honey, in these shoes, you can save the world.
Meet Opal. She knows the esoteric contents of almost every handwritten ancient magical tome in The Crystal Connection. She can identify a magic charm on sight, she can read ancient languages, and she knows what you should never, ever say to a fish demon. But she doesn’t have any magical powers of her own. Is […]
