As writers, it’s often said that we draw from our own experiences and cultures to create unique and captivating stories. For me, being of Armenian descent has heavily influenced my writing, particularly in the realm of young adult fantasy. One of the most fascinating aspects of Armenian culture is its mythology. As a child, I…
Author: Lusine Torossian
Author of mythical fantasy and romantic adventures.
Semi-Finalist, Writers of the Future Contest
I’m honored to announce that I’m a semi-finalist in the 2022 second quarter of the Writers of the Future Contest. Out of so many talented entries from all over the world, to be placed toward the top is humbling.
SCBWI Orlando Conference
#reunited22 This past weekend I attended my first conference in four years – the SCBWI Florida Regional Conference in Orlando. All I have to say is, wow. Just wow. I’ve attended various writing conferences before, including the SCBWI ones in the northeast. But this one was different. Smaller. Personal. Supportive. Rob Sanders and Becky Herzog,…
Tribute to David Wolverton (writing as David Farland)
I met Dave in 2016, when he was offering online and in-person writing workshops. I signed up for one of his online classes, then had a one-on-one coaching session with him about my work. In 2018 I wound up traveling to Texas for his in-person workshop, Writers Peak, which he ran with his son, Forrest….
YARWA Finalist!
I’m very excited that my novel, Seabreather, made finals in this year’s YARWA contest – in the speculative fiction category.
Liz Coley’s Guest Post About Her New Series, Tor Maddox
My friend, Liz Coley, author of Pretty Girl-13, has launched a new series, Tor Maddox: Unleashed, the first in a series about a girl investigating the mysterious and deadly new flu being spread by dogs. Here’s a brief synopsis about book one: When sixteen-year old Torrance Olivia Maddox, self-confessed news junkie, figures out that the…
“My Writing Process” Blog Tour
I’ve joined a blog tour! In this blog relay, an author discusses their writing process and passes the baton to other authors. Last week, my talented writer friend, Liz Coley, author of Pretty Girl-13, passed the baton to me. Check out her blog! She has exciting information about her book and her writing. What am…
Critique Group Wisdom for Writers
If you’re serious about writing, it’s important to surround yourself with a small community of supportive writers. For many years, I’ve been participated in critique groups, some online and a few in person. I’ve had the pleasure of working with David Williams, author of Her Dress is Darkness, and the moderator of my former online…
Interview with Liz Coley, Author of Pretty Girl-13
I was fortunate to have met Liz Coley at the SCBWI annual New York City conference last year. We sat together during the marketing workshop and as we chatted, I felt an immediate connection to this talented writer. Liz was kind enough to include me in her blog tour and answer some of my questions….
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