Lara Avery

How’s the Book Going: p. 261

Now seems like a good time to reflect on the emotions of writing emotions. Once upon a time, back in 2015, I wrote a book about a girl who was dying. This was my third novel for young adults, and it was also the third novel where impending death was one of the primary concerns.…… Continue reading How’s the Book Going: p. 261

How’s the Book Going: p. 249

This morning I focused on another romance project I’m collaborating on with a friend: a romantic comedy screenplay about two very hurt people who meet each other at (what they believe is) the wrong time in their lives. Fate continues to intervene, however, bringing them together over and over. In the end, they realize it…… Continue reading How’s the Book Going: p. 249

How’s the Book Going: p. 247

What did I say I would write about today? That’s right, the emotions of writing emotions. I may not write about that. I’m feeling pretty good at the moment—I’ve just eaten leftover spaghetti—and I don’t feel like cracking that particular patch of ice. Maybe in a bit. The book is a romance. Romantic love drives…… Continue reading How’s the Book Going: p. 247

How’s the Book Going: p. 239

Finally, 239 pages in, I would like to answer your queries about the new book. So, here it is: The new book is about a woman who learns how to open herself up to the world after a great personal tragedy. This is the first book under my name for adults. If I finish on…… Continue reading How’s the Book Going: p. 239

Notes on Leaving

In the middle of the night in March of 2021, someone was banging on my door in a dream. I opened my eyes. I could hear the burglar break the window of my bathroom and make their way into my apartment. I sat up in bed and called out, telling them as gently as I…… Continue reading Notes on Leaving

Shelter in Playlist: The End of “Chaos”

Last year, I made a hobby out of putting together playlists and writing about them. This is the fifth and final entry in a series called “Chaos.” If you’d like to read from the beginning of this playlist, start here. Normally I write about one song at a time, but it’s time to put this…… Continue reading Shelter in Playlist: The End of “Chaos”

Shelter in Playlist: “Lessons From My Mistakes… but I Lost Your Number”

This summer and fall, I’m going to make playlists and write about them. This is the fourth entry in a series called “Chaos.” If you’d like to read from the beginning of the playlist, start here. Hope you enjoy. “Learning From My Mistakes…but I Lost Your Number,” by Liv.e People often use the word “despair”…… Continue reading Shelter in Playlist: “Lessons From My Mistakes… but I Lost Your Number”

Shelter in Playlist: “Dang!”

This summer and fall, I’m going to make playlists and write about them. This is the fourth entry in a series called “Chaos.” If you’d like to read from the beginning of the playlist, start here. Hope you enjoy. Note: If you are easily offended by sexually explicit lyrics, use discretion when listening to “Dang!.”…… Continue reading Shelter in Playlist: “Dang!”

Shelter in Playlist: “Marie”

This summer, I’m going to make playlists and write about them. This is the third entry in a series called “Chaos.” If you’d like to read from the beginning of the playlist, start here. Hope you enjoy. “Marie,” Randy Newman When you hear the name Randy Newman, you probably think of a toy cowboy with…… Continue reading Shelter in Playlist: “Marie”

Shelter in Playlist: “Going to A Town”

This summer, I’m going to make playlists and write about them. This is the second entry in a series called “Chaos.” If you’d like to read from the beginning of the playlist, start here. Hope you enjoy. “Going to A Town,” Rufus Wainwright At seventeen, I convinced my parents to let me take my 1995…… Continue reading Shelter in Playlist: “Going to A Town”