Laina Turner, Author

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Top 5 Steps to Making a Living As An Author
Top 5 Steps to Making a Living As An Author

Hi, I’m so glad you stopped by! Do you like fiction novels? Then you’re in the right place. I not only write them but I also LOVE helping other authors realize their dreams. I now have over 50 fiction books published, not counting the boxed sets. Being an author is seriously the BEST and one […]

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Necklaces and Nooses, a Presley Thurman Mystery Cozy Mystery: First Chapter Friday
Necklaces and Nooses, a Presley Thurman Mystery Cozy Mystery: First Chapter Friday

Download the cozy mystery now Chapter 1 I can’t believe I am so forgetful. All I wanted to do was go home because I was tired and my feet hurt. But my main concern was that Bella had been left in her crate much longer than I liked, which I didn’t feel was good for […]

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Setting Author Goals to Reach Your Writing Dreams
Setting Author Goals to Reach Your Writing Dreams

It’s the time of year where we reflect on what happened in the previous and get excited about setting new author goals and resolutions. Planner sales skyrocket, people, make vision boards, and we’re all excited about what’s to come. The year ahead has unlimited potential and man we’re going to crush it. We hit Jan […]

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How to Create Your Self-Publishing Production Schedule
How to Create Your Self-Publishing Production Schedule

What's on your self-publishing production schedule? I've talked before that part of being a professional writer meant you needed to show up every day (thanks, Steven Pressfield). Showing up every day ready to work your tail off means you need a plan. You need a self-publishing production schedule. You also must hold yourself accountable. Unless […]

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New Release! The Angry Cowboy. A Clean, Small Town Romance.
New Release! The Angry Cowboy. A Clean, Small Town Romance.

In this clean, small town romance, Chance Gallagher, a man accustomed to walking life's path with his twin brother Cole, faces a crossroads when Cole pulls out of their shared plans for another Habitat for Humanity trip. Stuck in a small town he's been itching to leave, Chance grapples with his frustration and loneliness. Lucia […]

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The Power of Affordable Author Coaching: Elevate Your Writing and Boost Book Sales
The Power of Affordable Author Coaching: Elevate Your Writing and Boost Book Sales

Want to be a published author or elevate your author career? Author coaching might be for you. In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of the book world, aspiring authors often find themselves facing numerous challenges. From crafting compelling books to navigating the intricate process of publishing and marketing, the journey of a writer isn’t an […]

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