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NaNo2016: What’s on your playlist?
It is here!! Finally! I’ve seriously been thinking about all things WriMo for well over a month now. And yes, I did indeed have the...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Nov 2, 20162 min read


#NaNoWriMo2016 Insanity!
Okay, writing people. I have decided to do NaNoWriMo! My first ever ‘official’ dive into the craziness of 50,000 words in a single month!...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 31, 20162 min read


Flash Fiction: New Management
The Lady of the house is dead. This, coupled with the fact that her daughter—the only remaining heir—had been kept in ignorance her...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 29, 20164 min read


My First Ever Guest Interview!
Hey guys! Check out my interview at fellow writer, Kelly F. Barr‘s blog today! You might remember that I interviewed her right here on...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 24, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: Drowned
Water. Above and below and inside me. Tendrils grasp at my hair, my arms and legs, pull me ever deeper. My chest is surrounded by a...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 21, 20162 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: The Bookstore
Dust mites play on waves of sunlight. The few sharp rays that cut through the dirty window are a spotlight on weathered bindings of...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 14, 20162 min read


Flash Fiction: The Woman in the Mirror
There’s an old lady staring at me. I’ve tried to ignore her, but each time I glance out the corner of my eye, I see her staring....

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 10, 20162 min read


Fantasy and Maps: ‘Almost an Author’ Blog Post
Hey guys! My blog post on the Almost an Author website is up for the month of October! This month’s topic: Fantasy and Maps–Does Your...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 8, 20161 min read


The Drama of Writing YA: My Guest Post with Kelly F. Barr
Hey guys!! I’m super excited to have the opportunity to Guest Post on another blog today! Please check it out and show my good friend,...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 6, 20161 min read


October Challenge: #OctWriteTweet
Hello Caffeinated Fiction friends! Well, I finally decided what my October Writing Challenge will be! It’s something I made up, since I...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 29, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: Making a List
“Think we should give her a second chance?” “I don’t know. She flushed her brother’s homework down the toilet, and snuck an extra cookie...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 9, 20161 min read


A3 Post – The Doctor Knows Best
Hey guys! Remember how I announced that I would be writing the Fantasy/Sci-Fi column at Almost an Author? Well my first post – ‘The...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 5, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: The Making of a Prophecy
“Hide.” Mother pushes me between our bed and wall. “Why, mama?” “The prophets of The Supremacy say you’re the one. That when you grow up...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 2, 20161 min read


My Month of Flash Fiction
It’s September! Which means absolutely nothing to me, when it comes to colored leaves, Pumpkin Spice lattes, and crisp temperatures,...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 1, 20162 min read


Flash Fiction Wednesday: The Question
A lazy stroll through the park, crisp autumn air, leaves fight then race. His fingers squeeze mine, let go. He’s on his knees. The box,...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 31, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Monday: Be Strong and Courageous
Be strong and courageous. Words echoed in her mind, had trouble settling in her soul. Why did people frighten her? Another form passed,...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 29, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Wednesday: Hidden Blessings
“Drat.” The ancient Honda sat on the side of the road, stalled, lifeless. Elyse rested her head against the steering wheel. “Not again....

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 24, 20162 min read


Extra, Extra! Read all about it! Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Headed to Almost an Author!
Big news! I’m so excited to announce that I will be joining the Almost an Author team as the Fantasy / Sci-Fi monthly contributor! Woo...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 23, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Monday: Legends
“Good luck, Sarena!” Freyren said. He held his tanned back straight as one hoof pounded the brambled ground in anticipation, a gentle...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 22, 20164 min read


Book Review: THE CROWN by Kiera Cass
Finally! I’ve been waiting to read/review this book forever! (Okay, slight exaggeration.) I stumbled upon this series last August, when I...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 20, 20163 min read
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