Hi there! I’m Laura Joy Lloyd, writer of interactive serialized fiction. My wonderful readers directly influence many of the stories I write.
How does it work?
In the 19th and 20th centuries, authors often published serialized stories in print magazines or newspapers. Charles Dickens, Alexandre Dumas, George Eliot, Agatha Christie, and others published stories this way.
Today, my subscribers receive regular installments of a continuing fiction series. Between installments, subscribers are included in behind-the-scenes peeks at the developing story. And I invite subscribers to influence what happens next!
Readers do this in several ways. They might participate in a survey about a developing character. They might vote on an important detail. They might send me a quick note letting me know what they like and dislike about the story so far.
And, always, readers are right there with me in that special place where real life inspires fiction.
What are the stories about?
The interactive serialized fiction experience I’m currently offering is called The Wren Island Series.
The Wren Island Series goes deep with challenging relationships between hope-filled characters who invite us to laugh and cry. The stories are set on islands in the Pacific Northwest and feature the local landscape, including our beloved whales. They’re free of harsh language, graphic sex, and unnecessary violence—so you can share them with your pre-teen daughter and your grandmother! (Learn more about why I create safe places here.)
It’s easy and fun to start reading.
When you subscribe to receive my emails, you’ll receive a link to stories that have been published. (Or subscribe to my podcast and listen to the stories read aloud by yours truly!) Then, watch for behind-the-scenes updates and invitations to influence what happens next!
And yes, it’s totally free!
[Author photo by Suzanne Rothmeyer]
