Neryn is a 15 year old orphan utterly alone in the world of Alban. After being wagered by her drunken father to a complete stranger on a chancy boat, she has no one but herself. Her mother, brother and grandmother are all dead, and her father too as a result of the Cull. Now Neryn … Continue reading Shadowfell, Juliet Marillier
**Scroll to the bottom to get a sneak peek of my character aesthetics!** As far as creative processes go, mine is definitely still developing. I haven't been spending anywhere near enough time writing and creating recently, and I haven't planned a novel in YEARS. I guess after all the time that passed I forgot how … Continue reading Why character boards are a must in your writer’s toolbox
This post is going to be a lot shorter than normal, hence the nature of a mini book review. It's not that I don't have enough to say about this book...it's more that I have TOO MUCH to say about this book, and all my points are predominantly focused on my personal research. So, I'm … Continue reading The Dreaming Tree
"She stole a life. Now she must pay with her heart." By the Cauldron, where to begin? I should start by saying that I've had friends telling me to read this book for quite some time, but unfortunately, the never ending University reading list got in the way. But now I've ended my second year … Continue reading A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sometimes the hardest part of writing is coming up with an idea, harbouring the inspiration, having that light bulb moment where all your thoughts fall into place. So make it a little easier for yourself. Don't think about too much, just read the prompt and start writing! You may be surprised with where it takes … Continue reading Story Prompt…
In the fresh light of morning us writers can sit there with a pen in our hand, a cup of coffee and a whole lot of good intentions...but nothing comes out. No ink. No words. Nothing. A simple writing prompt can be an easy remedy! So if you're that person, desperate to get some words … Continue reading Writing Prompt…
I started my blog back in June 2016 not really knowing where I wanted to take it or how to let it reach its full potential. I have explored my fair share of content from poetry to feminist thought to craft advice to travel writing... the list does indeed go on. Now, I'm in 2018. … Continue reading A change is coming…
Here is a glimpse of the characters I'm working on and a story that I'm itching to get on the page. Love, magic, sacrifice and loss- what more would you expect with a war on the horizon? Character 1 Character 2 Character 3 Character 4 Laura Marie Copyright: Laura Davis © 2018, all rights reserved.
This year has been an interesting time for reading for me. After starting uni I lost touch with my YA passion and was encouraged to read a lot more widely. Not just the expected reading on an English lit course like Charles Dickens and Wordsworth, but genres such as contemporary poetry, crime fiction, literary-prize fiction … Continue reading YA TBR 2018
Their fate had been written in the chimes of St Mary de Haura’s clock. She’d known, from the moment that she’d seen him standing at the back wall of the church looking up at the mass dial, that they were looking for the same thing. But she’d also known that he was going to be … Continue reading Sade’s Search: short story snippet
