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I Went to the Outer Banks—and Wrote Absolutely Nothing
By Lori Zaremba I had plans. Of course I had plans. I was going to the Outer Banks for a week, and somewhere between packing sunscreen, beach chairs, enough clothing for three entirely different weather systems, and everything else we apparently require to temporarily relocate ourselves to the ocean, I thought: I’ll get some writing done while I’m there. I did not. Not one chapter. Not one scene. I’m not even sure I opened the manuscript. And you know what? It was glorious. I
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The Difference Between Magic and Songweaver Magic
One of the questions I enjoy answering most is, “What exactly is Songweaver Magic?” After all, fantasy is filled with magical systems. Wands, potions, enchanted objects, elemental powers, ancient runes—you’ll find countless imaginative approaches across the genre. I wanted something that felt different. In the Falcon Motor Witches universe, words carry power. Not because they’re spoken loudly. Because they’re spoken with intention. Songweaver Magic is rooted in the belief tha
Aug 132 min read


Meet Falcon Motors: The Garage That Protects Humanity
When most people hear the words auto repair shop, they picture the familiar sounds of impact wrenches, the scent of motor oil, and someone trying to figure out why the check engine light came on. Falcon Motors certainly has all of that. But after dark, it becomes something else entirely. In the world of The Falcon Motor Witches, Falcon Motors is more than a business. It’s a sanctuary. A gathering place. A front line in a war most people don’t even know is being fought. Behind
Aug 132 min read


Why I’ve Been Away: Busy Living, Loving, Battling
If you’ve visited my website recently, you may have noticed something. It got a little… quiet. For a writer, silence can mean many things. Sometimes it’s because the words won’t come. Sometimes life simply asks us to close the laptop for a while and pay attention to what matters most. For me, it’s been a little of everything. I’ve been busy living. I’ve spent precious time with my husband, Ron. We’ve dreamed about future RV adventures, stolen quiet weekends whenever we could,
Aug 132 min read
The Ruby Door
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Hello Joy
Good morning. Nothing like a nice walk with lovely scenery to put life in perspective. With each step, I pondered the challenges in my...
May 15, 20222 min read


International Women's Day.💕
International
Mar 8, 20221 min read
Messenger Lovers
We're heartbroken people Choosing fantasy Over touch It's easier on broadband Because the anguish is too much I like you, your words, I...
Mar 4, 20221 min read
The rhythm in the writer.
While I write... I can't explain the rhythm I hear, and I notice my fingers tap along the keyboard, keeping time. That could be why I...
Jan 23, 20221 min read


The Falcon Motor Witches
Somewhere in Death Valley... Vivian drew a large circle in the gritty sand and asked the men to come closer. “This will get intense, and...
Jan 15, 20222 min read
Have the Happiest of Holidays!
Cheers to a fabulous 2022!🍾🎉 I have so many reasons to be grateful! Perfect health, hair is growing back, overcoming the side effects...
Dec 28, 20211 min read
The only control I have is in the words I write.
Excerpt from The Falcon Motor Witches Backstabbing Beelzebub “Enough!” Maximus shouted over their screeches, silencing them. “I have...
Nov 27, 20214 min read


Untitled
We didn't pick him Somehow he chose us. When he arrived, he was big, awkward, and in my opinion, a bit of a goofball. Yet, he had an...
Nov 1, 20212 min read


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My last treatment was Monday🎉 though I will admit I'm feeling pretty crappy. I know from experience 14 cycles of the ups and downs I...
Sep 2, 20211 min read
First review of The Damned
Only one, but at least it's a good one. Britt Franks 5.0 out of 5 stars Another OUTSTANDING adventure in this series!Reviewed in the...
Aug 24, 20212 min read


Free
In celebration of the release of Case Four, The Damned ~ The Hex is available for free on Amazon now through the 11th!
Aug 7, 20211 min read
Oh, So Exhausting, Trudy.
In 2011 - I came up with this great idea for a book. What a dodo?? I realize now. It took me four years to write Case One-The Deceit and...
Jun 15, 20212 min read


Case Four -The Damned
Trudy Hicks Ghost Hunter
Jun 14, 20211 min read


Metamorphosis
This is a transition— Amidst barrages, perdition, and murky forces. The darkness comes before light As -a -metamorphosis. ~~ I climbed...
May 11, 20211 min read
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