Writing Updates

Regular updates on the writing career of Lara Lee. Here you will learn about new projects, new books, book signings and events, and even some about her life and goals as a writer.

  • The huldra nomad crouched down in the grand oak tree at the edge of a small forest. He watched the procession of faerie creatures pass on the dirt road through drought-ridden fields of purple grain.

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  • Creating an Engaging Fantasy World Map

    I made a detailed map of Gryphendale. I am very excited about how it turned out. It may not have the polish of a computer generated map could create, but it is full of hidden places for my characters to explore in future stories.

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  • Why I Write: Finding Hope Through Stories

    To be honest, I didn’t start out writing for the glory of God. I’m too selfish a creature for that. In fact, I wasn’t originally sure that I would even publish my first book. I wrote because I need to be encouraged that everything would work out alright. I needed hope.

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  • Puck’s Song

    Puck’s Song

    In my novel, Gryphendale, the scholarly satyr, Puck, teaches the human girl, Autumn, a song. This short song talks about the Gryphon who is the creator god in my story.

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  • Zip and the Golden Trombone

    Zip and the Golden Trombone

    This children’s book was written by my husband, Dr. Kerry Lee Jr. and illustrated by me over 14 years ago when we were dating. I had submitted it to many publishers because I had always wanted to write and illustrate books, but it just would get lost in the slush piles.

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