Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Lauren Schultz. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Lauren, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?
I am a suspense writer. I feel that most writers create their craft with a mission in mind, it is not only to write. I am a firm believer in the power of story and reading. I grew up reading stories from many authors. It is my mission to continue the craft of story writing in a time and place where oftentimes, reading is an old form of entertainment. I truly believe that reading is still a valuable necessity for all and want to play a part in building a reading community.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I am a Long Beach based suspense writer who has recently concluded a romantic suspense series. I have always been an avid reader and discovered over twenty years ago that I had a story to tell. I began writing in the form of newsletter articles and even a few one act stage plays before I finally decided to write what would become my The Last Consort series. Book I was released as a self-published novel in early 2020 while the world went through the COVID-19 pandemic.
I believe many readers and story lovers enjoy escaping reality with books, one circumstance I understand. I think I do that for my readers by creating rich characters with emotional connection and twists that capture readers. I write for the reader who loves to get lost in a good story with rich scenes and connection and big character casts. I also love a good twist myself, so I don’t skimp on those! As an Indie writer, I am also very engaged with my readers, creating the ability to offer engaging Q and A’s, author driven contests and a newsletter with many extras. I love giving my readers extra value.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
I believe the most rewarding aspect of being an artist or creative is being able to bring life to what only exists in the imaginary and when doing so see the impact on another person. I think as a writer, what we create is often another person’s cure to something personally driving them or filling in a need that only they are aware of or even granting a needed escape that is perfect and necessary. Somehow, somewhere what we create is a solely human experience, that of using the imagination for one or the many.
Any resources you can share with us that might be helpful to other creatives?
I am an Indie writer. I wish I had known of some of the valuable information to writers regarding the publishing process. It would have eliminated some of my mistakes made. I learned from them, but knowing about the process and the fact that some valuable resources are available, I would have utilized them from the very beginning.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://laurenschultzauthor.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenschultzauthor
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenschultzauthor
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ lauren-schultz-author-72b1422b1
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorlaurenschultz
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