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Science Fiction meets romance....

My new project is coming close to being ready, and in just a few weeks time I'll have brought you all my newest venture, the Invasion Day series :-D

In the first novel you meet a young woman and follow her on her path to personal strength and glory, all while under the reign of an alien race far superior to our own. Set a thousand years from now, Humankind will take you to a world used and abused by its native race, and so forced to embrace a new, more powerful species as its leader.



Pre-order it here:
http://viewbook.at/Humankind Find out more at:  https://www.facebook.com/LCMorganauthor http://www.LCMorgan.co.uk

Signings Galore...Claddagh Author Event in Dublin, Ireland - Oct 8th 2016

I'm so honoured to announce that I will be one of the authors signing in the Claddagh Author Event in Dublin on October 8th 2016. This is a fantastic opportunity and I'm so pleased to have been given the chance to be part of it.
If you can come along, I strongly urge you to, for this seems like it will be an event of epic awesomeness!

You can purchase tickets here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/claddagh-author-event-dublin-2016-tickets-15963243491

And join in on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/778106222266764/

Signings Galore...This Essex girl is going home! Essex Author Extravaganza - 25/26 June 2016

Next up we have the fantastic Essex Author Extravaganza! This is being held in Southend on Sea in the Cliffs Pavillion Theatre on 25th and 26th June 2016.
I'm so honoured to be doing a signing in my home county, and am really looking forward to being part of this amazing event.
You can buy tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essex-author-extravaganza-2016-tickets-16686922033?aff=es2

And join in on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ESSEX-Author-Extravaganza-2016/1577377589165906?fref=nf

Signings Galore...Next up, Liverpool,UK - 19 March 2016

The next on my list of signings, is the fantastic event being run by the amazing Book Pimpers! These amazing ladies have helped by promoting and reviewing my novels, and they're an all-round amazing bunch. The event is at Aintree Racecourse, so please come along and say hello if you can!
I was so pleased to be offered a place at this event, and can't wait to meet them in person :-)
Tickets can be purchased here:
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-pimpers-book-signing-tickets-14572253001
And please join the Facebook group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/806350939384946/

Find out more about the amazing venue here:
http://aintree.thejockeyclub.co.uk/venue-hire/venue-information/room-plans/golden-miller-suite

Signings Galore...Next we have Leeds, UK - 5th March 2016

For another of my 2016 signings, I'll be at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds, UK on March 5th 2016.

The Leeds Author Event is being organised by the amazing ladies at Hourglass Events, and will be an amazing day, I'm sure!

Get your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leeds-author-event-2016-tickets-15537433883

Join in the fun on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leeds-Author-Event-2016/640824189355594


I Hope to see you there!

Signings Galore...Las Vegas, January 16th 2015

I am so excited to be part of my first official US signing! This event is being held at the MGM Grand Casino and Hotel, and looks like it's going to be an amazing day. I'd love to meet any of my US fans, so if you're close by, make sure you stop in and say hello! 
Here are the all important links:EventBrite Ticket sales: http://bit.ly/1HiDzguOfficial FB Page : http://on.fb.me/1c0cz8cReader / Attendee Group : http://on.fb.me/1RYcUbLWebsite : http://summersbookblog.wix.com/rock-n-read-vegasOfficial FB Event Page : http://on.fb.me/1FLqjvb

10 Things Writers Say That Confuse Their Friends...

I've been getting more and more blank stares since delving into the world of storytelling and publishing, and have been giggling to myself about a few today so thought I'd share them... (There are a whole bunch of pictures below, all of which are from Google images)

1. We say weird things as and when they pop into our heads, pull out notebooks mid-conversation and ask random questions in search of our next plot twist. 

                                      

2. We use unusual terminology to describe ourselves and our work rather than just saying 'I write books.' We say things like - 'Alpha male,' 'Book hangover,' 'Indie rather than Traditional,' 'Hybrid authors,' 'Hosted a takeover.'




3. Our word power has increased so much we think it's okay to throw long and strange words into everyday conversation.


4. When we started out the very idea of coming across as weird was the last thing we wanted, by the end of our first year we embrace the stereotype and downright enjoy it! 



5. We talk about our current story in terms that only other bookie people understand. "I wrote 3k of my WIP today." "Working on the conflict resolution before the HAE."


6. We constantly have to remind our friends that they aren't going to make it into our next novel. Seriously, I don't know why you think I'm lacking in inspiration, but your story of your husband farting and burping before propositioning you is NOT what makes for a 'real' romance novel :-D



7. When we daydream, we're working! Strange as it is, we work day and night at our craft. My dreams often feature in my storylines, and there's no such thing as insomnia as I simply see those 4am random wakeups as brainstorming time!


8. We cry or break a little inside when we receive our first negative reviews, and then suddenly transition to not caring about that one persons opinion and focussing on the numerous who loved the book. Experienced authors told us so from day1, but it still takes time to get there by ourselves, and when it happens it is truly liberating. 

9. We spend hours looking for the perfect quotes to post online because we're procrastinating. It's usually when we're too tired or lacking in inspiration to write, or because we're on the toilet! 



                                     


10. We love it when people contact us about our books. Don't ever be scared to come across as too strong (unless you're messaging every 5minutes or offering to show us your body parts) because it really makes our day.  If you loved a book, review it and like the author's page, message them and tell them why you liked it. Start a conversation and join their groups or express an interest in them, because you might just get the offer of an ARC for their next book! Authors spend a great deal of time supporting one another, and when our readers show real support for our work they are like diamonds in the sea of stones. We cherish them and keep them close x

I hope you've enjoyed this fun post, I loved putting it together! x

Song Lyrics in books

So, when you read a book and the author has written in some song lyrics, do you like them or loathe them? Can you go as far as imagining the tune in you're head or simply read it as a poem?
I ask because I've done it a few times now, and have added a short song to my work in progress. I love doing it, and can imagine the singer so clearly in my mind as well as the tune. I know if it's a rock, pop, acoustic or club song, and I know how it fits in with my storyline, but do the readers?
Here are a few of my lyrics, and I must add that they are 100% my own creation. They have neither been influenced or copied from other songs.

From A Slave to the Darkness: Book2 in the Black Rose series -
“I'll follow you forever, through the darkest nights and darker days.
No need to compromise, join me in the shadows.
Your darkness is no burden, I'll carry its weight in my soul.
Never apologise, just make sure your soul obeys.
I'll follow you forever, just say yes.”

And the same song was then later revamped. From A Light in the Darkness: Book5 in the Black Rose series - 
“I'll follow you forever, but forever isn’t long enough.
No need to compromise, be mine and make me whole.
Your sins are no burden, I'll carry them in my soul.
Tell me we’re there, together in our own paradise.
Lead me in the light and I’ll lead you through the darkness.
I'll follow you forever, just say yes.”

From Fly Away - A short story to be included in an upcoming anthology -
“There’s a girl for me, but she can’t be mine.
I don’t wanna keep away, ‘cos she’s on my mind.
Love is powerful, it's sheer agony. But it’s the only way I can breathe, the only way I can be.
I’m hopeless without you, why can’t you see?
Spread your wings and fly. Fly away with me.
Help me soar, let me be the sun on your face and the one you adore.
Spread your wings and fly to me.
Will you let me hold you? Will you be mine?
Can we fly away together, until the end of time?”

As always, these lyrics are written by Laura Morgan, and copyright protected.
x

Signings galore.....Starting with Birmingham, UK - July 18th 2015

Ok, so I've been putting my name down for every signing I can get my hands on :-) These amazing opportunities are only out there if we grab them and go for it, so that's what I intend to do!

The diary for 2016 is looking fab, but first and foremost, we've got the amazing Second City Signing event in Birmingham, UK in July. Myself and a whole bunch of amazing authors will be there, so please pop along and say hi! There will be lots of opportunities to meet and get photos with the authors, as well as win prizes and take home some fantastic free promotional items from everyone involved. So, even if you don't want to go home with a huge bag of books, it's well worth a day out :-)

You can buy tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/second-city-signing-tickets-13481396219?aff=es2&rank=1


Join the Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/389528607863802/

Signings galore.....Starting with Birmingham, UK - July 18/19 2015

Ok, so I've been putting my name down for every signing I can get my hands on :-) These amazing opportunities are only out there if we grab them and go for it, so that's what I intend to do!

The Diary for 2016 is looking fab, but first and foremost, we've got the amazing Second City Signing event in Birmingham, UK in July. Myself and a whole bunch of amazing authors will be there, so please pop along and say hi!

You can buy tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/second-city-signing-tickets-13481396219?aff=es2&rank=1
Use the code marchmadness to get 10% off during March 2015 :-)

Join the Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/389528607863802/