LC W. Allingham

Authors

  • The Alchemist: Required reading for Writers

    The Alchemist: Required reading for Writers

    “Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward that dream. That’s the point at which most people… Read more

  • Guest Bloggers coming up!

    Hello All! I hope the holidays aren’t driving you crazy and your writing is going well. I am excited to announce that in the upcoming weeks I have several guest bloggers lined up with their unique perspectives on this twisty path we call writing. Members of my super awesome wicked cool writing group will be… Read more

  • How to own being an author, no matter what stage you are at.

    How to own being an author, no matter what stage you are at.

    Once upon a time I told a guy I was dating that I wanted to be an author. At the time I was in journalism school and  I had already completed three novels, and while I knew I had a ways to go and didn’t dare to presume myself already an author, I knew it… Read more

  • Featured Author: Lucas Mangum

    It’s been years since Lucas Mangum’s metal band would share a show with my punk band at the smoky local dive bar. When I recently reconnected with Lucas and found out he was an author now, I wasn’t even remotely surprised. Especially when I saw he wrote horror. And I immediately got his info to… Read more

  • Featured Indie Author, Elsa Ward, author of “Finding Sanctuary”

    Author Elsa Ward lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. She has written articles, lyrics, short stories, and promotional pieces as well as having worked in child welfare, running a homeless shelter, a food pantry, a car program, and authoring parenting articles for examiner. Along with that she enjoys the harrowing, wonderful experience of parenting her five children.… Read more

  • #WritersQuoteWednesday

    #WritersQuoteWednesday

    “Like everything else, love’s not worth much without some action to back it up.” ― Pat Conroy, Beach Music For Writers Quote Wednesday the theme is romance. I am including the lyrics to a song I’ve been working on. If I ever get around to recording it, I’ll post it here. Give me your heart.… Read more

  • International Women’s Day, Strong women in Literature

    International Women’s Day, Strong women in Literature

    The concept of a strong female character might seem like a new thing, but if you look through out the history of writing, you will see that it is not. Strong women have graced the pages (and stone tablets) of literature since the dawn of the written word. Strong women are not a novelty. Don’t… Read more

  • Pat Conroy, weaving pain into beauty

    “The reason I write is to explain my life to myself. I’ve also discovered that when I do, I’m explaining other people’s lives to them.” – Pat Conroy At some hazy point in college, between freshman and sophomore year I found myself in Professor Bates Comp II class. Up to this point I had taken… Read more

  • #WritersQuoteWednesday & #BeWow

    #WritersQuoteWednesday & #BeWow

    The past few weeks have been a series of ups and downs. I am struggling with a never ending cold. I finished my edits. My house is a disaster. I have been able to take this kids outside to play. Today I am combining the #BeWow and the #WQW themes because it is march. And… Read more

  • Thought it would be fun to join in on #Writer’sQuoteWednesday & #BeWow

    Thought it would be fun to join in on #Writer’sQuoteWednesday & #BeWow

    Since I’m waist deep in editing, I can use a little inspiration. Fortunately I stumbled across Writers Quote Wednesday and BeWow. This weeks theme is Victor Hugo. Fitting as Les Miserables is one of my very favorite stories, being, in my opinion, the most poignant, naked and beautiful illustrations of faith and redemption in literature.… Read more

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