My name is Lara Lee. I’m a Christian author, graphic designer, wife, mother, and HEMA Longsword fighter.
Being a published author is a dream come true for me. You see, I am dyslexic, and I thought I would never write professionally. I failed every spelling test I took and still struggle with spelling. Luckily, writing is about ideas, and we can overcome difficulties in time (and with a little help from spell-checks and editors!). As a mother of a son with autism and a son who is deaf, overcoming difficulties and having hope is a theme in my writing.
This blog started in 2011, has grown with me over the years. It has followed me to Scotland, where my first sons were born and my husband got his Ph.D. It has moved with me to Florida and Texas, where my youngest son and daughter were born. It has followed my continually changing interests and various curiosities. Currently, it focuses on book reviews, devotionals, disability issues, and my writing career.
Why Do I Write
I write optimistic stories. I am a fan of fantasy, but sometimes fantasy can get dark and depressing. I often hear about teens dealing with anxiety, depression, and even suicide. What I want people to get from my stories is that there is always hope, no matter how dark things get. I try to create people who are complex and not perfect, yet things can work out even when they aren’t “good enough.” A hero isn’t someone who is more talented and special than anyone else. A hero is a person who doesn’t give up, no matter what life has given them. God made each and every one of us for a purpose. He made no accidents. Hope and perseverance is the message in all my books.
It’s cruel how the world tries to steal hope from children, especially those with disabilities, and replace it with messages that everything is out of control and falling apart. By the time they become teenagers, many of them become jaded and hopeless. God is always in control, even when we can’t see it. A good story engages everyone and helps everyone visualize what they could be with a little faith, hope, love, and courage.
Book Reviews
I review many kinds of books, but I only accept clean young adult novels from authors. I prefer fantasy or historical fiction, but I have reviewed science fiction and other genres if they interest me. Currently, I am seeking out young adult fiction books that have children with disabilities. This is a special interest of mine, as you can see from my website. I only post about books I like and reserve the right to turn down any book that doesn’t interest me. This means all the books on this website are ones I recommend for some kind of audience. I refuse to post negative reviews of book I don’t like. If a review on my site seems overly negative, then I have failed to communicate that I did like the book enough to want others, of the right age and audience, to purchase it for themselves. I may also be willing to post blog tours if it is a clean book. Contact me using the form below if you think you have a book I might be interested in.
If you would like to contact me with questions, comments, or anything to do with my books, feel free to use the form below. May you be touched by the Gryphon’s wing!
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