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Lori Drake

Urban Fantasy Author

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Mind Mapping

June 19, 2020 by Lori

A couple of years ago, I took a trip to New Orleans with a few fellow authors, and while I was there I was introduced to the concept of mind mapping by one of my cohorts. What is a mind map? You've probably seen one before, you just didn't realize what it was. According to mindmapping.com, "A … [Read more...] about Mind Mapping

Filed Under: Random Tagged With: Early Grave, Mind Mapping, Plotting, Secondhand Magic, Tools, Writing

Is Secondhand Magic set in the Grant Wolves world?

June 9, 2020 by Lori

Nope! They are completely different worlds. However... I wrote the first draft of Null Witch one year before Early Grave, and it was rattling around in my mind that Emily and Emma might be the same person while I was writing Early Grave. The worlds quickly diverged, both in my mind and on the … [Read more...] about Is Secondhand Magic set in the Grant Wolves world?

Filed Under: AMA Tagged With: Early Grave, Grant Wolves, Null Witch, Secondhand Magic, Writing

What’s in a name?

May 15, 2020 by Lori

Naming characters can be hard, even when they're one-off side characters. This is even more true when you're writing in a series, because every name you use... you can't use again. Or, at least, you shouldn't. Hell, even using the same first letter too often can create confusion for readers. Ask … [Read more...] about What’s in a name?

Filed Under: Random Tagged With: Grant Wolves, Names, Secondhand Magic, Writing

When will Secondhand Magic #2 be out?

April 14, 2020 by Lori

Short answer: I'm not sure. August-ish? Long answer: I'm currently working on Grant Wolves #6, which will be the last book in that series (though I wouldn't rule out more adventures for Dean). Secondhand Magic #2 is the next project on my list. I hope to start it in May/June. … [Read more...] about When will Secondhand Magic #2 be out?

Filed Under: AMA Tagged With: Secondhand Magic

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