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Laura Joy Lloyd

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Welcome

I’m glad you’re here, because I love including readers in my writing process. Each story I share is directly influenced by readers like you—readers who enjoy being included in real-time, behind-the-scenes peeks (without spoilers!) at stories as they develop.

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“She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.”

Elizabeth Edwards

“Reason brings us to the point where we realize that reason is not enough, and at that point we submit ourselves to revelation.”

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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.”

William Faulkner

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.”

Emily Dickinson

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.”

Jacques Cousteau

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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This Island Was Created For You

Three eccentric aunts. A silly doggie. An aspiring songwriter. And beautifully sensitive readers like you.

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Hydrophones in the Salish Sea

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Memorable Books of 2022

A list of the most memorable books I read in 2022.

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Unexpected Millions

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When a Fallen Tree Becomes a Gift

On a local forest trail, my neighbor met a lady who was heartbroken over a…

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How a Dog Can Live Forever

Our veterinarian listened to Rosie’s heart, noted an interesting-sounding murmur, and suggested Rosie be evaluated…

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A Tour of Wren Island

The interactive serialized fiction experience I’m currently offering readers is set on Wren Island, a…

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What is Interactive Serialized Fiction?

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Reclaiming Rosie

Rescued from an abusive situation, Rosie is “a lot of dog.” Some days, it feels…

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Getting to Know Southern Resident Orcas

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A Tour of Reclamation Island

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Why Read Short Stories

When I pick up a short story, I’m instantly immersed in a different world—briefly, but…

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Ask a reader what her favorite book is, and you might see her gaze drift…

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Getting Creative With Daily Devotional Books

For too long, I thought I wasn’t reading daily devotionals the “right” way unless I…

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God’s Word for Gardeners

God’s Word for Gardeners gathers information and insight from the Bible’s plants, landscapes, and common…

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The Wexford Carol

“The Wexford Carol” is believed to have come into existence during the 15th or 16th…

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A Goose Creek Christmas

Set aside a stormy evening by the warm fireplace to enjoy this novella, even if…

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The Mistletoe Matchmaker

A theme in The Mistletoe Matchmaker is the understanding of art as an expression, or…

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The Proxy Marriage

This short story follows two young people during the years following 9/11 and is set…

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