Welcome
I’m glad you’re here, because I love including readers in those special moments when real life inspires a story. Readers often influence my stories—in real time as I write! It’s called interactive serialized fiction, and it’s a ton of fun!
“She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.”
“Reason brings us to the point where we realize that reason is not enough, and at that point we submit ourselves to revelation.”
imponderabilia
[ im-pon-der-uh–bil-ee-uh, –bil-yuh ]
plural noun
imponderables; things that cannot be precisely determined, measured, or evaluated: the imponderabilia surrounding human life.
“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.”
lilt
[ lilt ]
noun
rhythmic swing or cadence.
a lilting song or tune.
“Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all.”
quill
[ kwil ]
noun
one of the large feathers of the wing or tail of a bird.
a feather, as of a goose, formed into a pen for writing.
“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
About Laura
Through her unique style of writing interactive serialized fiction, Laura Joy Lloyd invites readers into that special place where real life inspires and influences storytelling.
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More from Laura
Counting Tail Wags
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Wren Island
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Memorable Books of 2023
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Being Astounded
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A list of the characters who call Wren Island home.
A Sneak Peek at Part Five of The Wren Island Series
Find out how Part Five of this interactive serialized fiction experience is shaping up.
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Why Write
Some people sky dive or race cars. I write.
A Sneak Peek at Part Four of The Wren Island Series
Find out how Part Four of this interactive serialized fiction experience is shaping up.
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FAQs about The Wren Island Series
Answers to the questions most often asked by readers about Wren Island.
Welcome to Read with Laura Joy
Announcing a new podcast hosted by author Laura Joy Lloyd.
A Sneak Peek at Part Three of The Wren Island Series
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When the Quiet Life is Loud Enough
The book Dad recommended helped me understand that quiet is a gift, introverted is beautiful,…
Why an Introverted Writer Continues to be on Social Media
From lurking in the background with tight privacy settings, to promoting a public author page.…
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This Island Was Created For You
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A Sneak Peek at Part Two of The Wren Island Series
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Hydrophones in the Salish Sea
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