Selections: It’s Not Heavy Anymore
A selection from my work in progress series “The Wars of Vedam” I hadn’t showered in days and immediately resorted
Author: Lana Freitas
What’s Up With My Triple Trilogy?
As of the last year or two, this project has turned into a complete triple trilogy series. Officially, this project is known as the Wars of Vedam Series. … Continue readingWhat’s Up With My Triple Trilogy?
The Writing Process Pt. 5: Getting Serious About Writing
Writing and being a writer are two very different things. Many people say that they write, or that they aspire to be a writer. But what makes a writer? How do you know if you’re serious about writing? And how do you know if you’re a real writer? … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 5: Getting Serious About Writing
Concluding Thoughts on Publishing
Part 3 of the “Talking About Publishing” series! This is my final blog of this short series where I provide a general overview and concluding thoughts on publishing. In this blog I discuss some of my past blog posts, and consider some major questions. … Continue readingConcluding Thoughts on Publishing
Talking About Publishing Some More: Self-Publishing
Part 2 of the “Talking About Publishing” series! In this blog, I cover what self-publishing is, some historical context, and various other aspects of self publishing. … Continue readingTalking About Publishing Some More: Self-Publishing
Processing “Farewell”
Last month, I published “The Farewell Letters,” and each of these individual poetic letters addressed portions of my life. But why is this significant to my writing? How do they reflect on my writing process? And how do these “letters” impact my path? … Continue readingProcessing “Farewell”
The Farewell Letters: Part 4
This “collection of letters” is a four part series of prose poetry that addresses both my reflections on the past and my hopes for the future. In this laat letter, I am taking all that I have and channelling it into a new beginning. “To Bloom and Spill” is a letter of gratitude and of hope. … Continue readingThe Farewell Letters: Part 4
The Farewell Letters: Part 3
This “collection of letters” is a four part series of prose poetry that addresses both my reflections on the past and my hopes for the future. In this second letter, I share my thoughts on beauty and love and how these aspects of life have intersected with my material life. … Continue readingThe Farewell Letters: Part 3
The Farewell Letters: Part 2
This “collection of letters” is a four part series of prose poetry that addresses both my reflections on the past and my hopes for the future. In this first complete letter, I am reflecting on my childhood as an adult. With these reflections, I am able to pull the puzzle of my life a part and yet, also bring it together. … Continue readingThe Farewell Letters: Part 2
The Farewell Letters: Part 1
This “collection of letters” is a four part series of prose poetry that addresses both my reflections on the past and my hopes for the future. In this introduction, I am greeting my reader–who could be anyone–and to whom the letter is addressed. … Continue readingThe Farewell Letters: Part 1