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Coming Out of the Twilight Zone or Escaping Into It? All about the Fluxuating Creative Vortexes of Life

D. L. Lewellyn — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’m blinking hard. The light is bright and welcome. I smile. Where shall I start? I reach for the canvas bin and all my pretties…

This has been my February: emerging from a five-year writing binge, still preoccupied with the many stories I have yet to finish. However, I know I need something different. Suddenly, the urge to stitch strikes me. I experience a moment of panic, but then I remember that dozens of kitted-up projects survived the great purge of 2025 – that strange year (yeah, it was only last year, but it feels like a lifetime ago) when I felt compelled to clear space in my 10×10 craft room for life’s unexpected challenges. Keep reading...

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February “Ardour” 💕at the Dreamer’s Bookshop – Anthology #2 is Out!

D. L. Lewellyn — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Our TDB group of indie authors is so busy! Yet even as we all work on our next novels, market our published books, and network, we find time to contribute stories to these beautiful collections assembled and published by The Dreamer's Bookshop, which was created to support indie authors. Enjoy another batch of amazing writing, all about passion, from diverse authors in different themes, genres, and styles.

"Ardour. Passion That Ignites the Soul" Featuring "Pixie Dust & Stud Collars" by D. L. Lewellyn.

Meet Shannon, a journalist covering an all-girl punk rock band, the Twisted Chords. After witnessing another swoon-worthy pub goer vanish before her eyes during a performance, Shannon is determined to get to the bottom of it. The problem is that no one but her seems to notice the strange, dust-like phenomena emanating from the stage and swirling toward the unsuspecting victim. And worse, she feels oddly connected to whatever the weirdness is... Read on...

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Favorite 👌 Resources from my Inbox

D. L. Lewellyn — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Like you, my fellow writers, I'm careful about subscribing to newsletters to avoid being inundated with content I don't need. I'm not claiming to be successful, but I have managed to limit the noise so the good stuff grabs my attention. I thought I would pass along a few of my favorites from today:

Authors Publish: How to Find the Right Literary Agent for Your Book

AutoCrit: 2026: The Year of Authorpreneurship

Gotham Writers: Blog and Write-Ins

Reedsy: Live Editing with Noah Charney

Happy Writing,

D. L.

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A Two-Way Interview with Space Opera Writer Nicolas Lemieux

D. L. Lewellyn — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This is the epic annual chat where I get to reflect on the year with my great writing friend, Nicolas Lemieux. Yay! Welcome back to our dual platform, Nicolas. How about we start with introductions and a brief summary of our year in writing, then dive deeper into the highlights? Read on... and to read in French, click here.

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December Dreams🌛at The Dreamer’s Bookshop – A New Anthology

D. L. Lewellyn — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m very excited to present a new anthology brought to you by The Dreamer’s Bookshop (TDB) Author Collective. If you love poetry and stories in multiple genres all about DREAMS, you can support the authors, including me, by purchasing the book and wonderful merch directly through the charming little shop in Belgium. The gorgeous paperback is also available on Amazon. Keep reading...

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Ode to an Uncle I Didn’t Appreciate as Much as I Should Have Before Becoming a Writer

D. L. Lewellyn — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

First of all, I want to say I adored Uncle Lauran. I just had no idea…

Recently, someone asked on social media about using different pen names for different genres. My first reaction was that a name is the most important aspect of a writer and should sell the author, regardless of the genre. It’s hard to imagine using multiple pen names and struggling to brand each one for different genres. I already have a hard enough time branding my single pen name. Of course, I’m self-published in today’s world. Back in my uncle’s day… sigh… oh, to be a writer when people actually visited libraries.

But the more I thought about it, the more I realized it's not a new question. Writers have used multiple pen names to differentiate their stories and guide readers toward specific genres for ages.

Then, I had a 'slap my forehead' moment when I realized that one of the most amazing and prolific writers of the twentieth century, who had mastered this concept, was my very own uncle, Lauran Paine... Keep reading.

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Sunday Spotlight with Fantasy Author Sue C. Dugan!

D. L. Lewellyn — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This month, we get to chat with a fellow Nevada author I met at the Virginia City Writing Retreat. Sue and I enjoyed a great conversation over breakfast on the last morning about her career in education and her insights into the minds of young people, which she features in her writing. I’m glad to have the opportunity to learn more about her life as a writer and her works. Read more...

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Sunday Spotlight with USA Today Bestselling Author Grace Draven! A December 2023 Interview at bydllewellyn.com

D. L. Lewellyn — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I prepared for our chat by poring over reviews of the first story I read, Radiance. To me, this was the perfect book by Ms. Draven to start with because it renewed my love of epic romance and set me on the path to romance writing in fantasy settings. Keep reading to share in this excellent conversation…

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A Note on Cozy Romance & Mysteries Because It’s Just That Time of Year

D. L. Lewellyn — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Yes, this is about murder mysteries that make us feel good—a paradoxical genre, if there ever was one. Stories that have us curling up with a hot cup of cocoa on a chilly day to solve a crime alongside our favorite quirky, clever, and often reluctant hero... Read more.

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Love Our One Bit of Color 🍂🍁🍂

D. L. Lewellyn — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Snow might visit us next week. I wanted to share our own splash of fall color, which we look forward to each year. We so enjoy our pistachio tree, which has taken years to reach this fullness. Read more...

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September Reads and Happenings

D. L. Lewellyn — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Reached 46 of 50 in my annual reading challenge. It was easy this month with four great reads. Lovin’ another fabulous urban fantasy series from Lindsay Buroker. Death Before Dragons. No one does page-turning, urban fantasy set in the PNW, featuring witty banter and fascinating, relatable MMFs better! Keep reading...

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Pulp Fiction Fan and Trying my Hand

D. L. Lewellyn — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m a big fan of pulp fiction—noir, westerns, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. You know, hardboiled stories with gritty characters. I’m working on one that blends these genres. The idea was inspired by a ’90s rock video by The Toadies and my collection of Edgar Rice Burroughs paperbacks, which I received from a thoughtful boyfriend way back when I was 19. I’d like to share the opening scene. Keep reading...

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Sunday Spotlight with Fanfiction Writer, Radio Drama Producer, Editor, and Director, Dee Beardsley

D. L. Lewellyn — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This summer’s Q&As have centered on short story writing, and my friend, Dee, is the perfect guest to round out the theme in a totally fun and unique way. She is a long-time fanfiction short story writer for the classic western television show, BONANZA, plus so much more, as we will discover. Keep reading...

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Sunday Spotlight with TTRPG Author Jade Griffin!

D. L. Lewellyn — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I played my first tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) ever at my first-ever writing retreat in Virginia City in May. This month’s guest convinced me to give one a try on our Saturday evening in the cozy, haunted St. Mary’s Art Center, along with my friend and retreat roomie (and last month’s guest) Dee Beardsley. Jade authored the riveting Cthulhu mythos-based story and was an excellent teacher. Keep Reading...

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Fall in the High Desert

D. L. Lewellyn — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Fall anywhere, actually, and I’ll take it!

The spicy scent in the air is enough, but then there are the crisp, warm colors, both bringing the coziness that lends itself to all the activities I enjoy—writing, reading a good paranormal romance, knitting, walking with my dogs and husband, taking a drive through the mountains, maybe on a yarn crawl, or going to Apple Hill to pick up a deep-dish apple pie. I’m missing those this year. But my friend and I are already planning for next year. Keep Reading...

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