Laura R. Hepworth

Currently writing:

Book 2 of 5 of 'The Gemquist Chronicles.'
A YA Dystopian trilogy
A YA Alternative History/Retelling (likely a standalone but we'll see!)
A YA Jasper Fforde style Fantasy/Humour novel (possibly series).
A YA Urban Fantasy on Patreon (possibly becoming a series).

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LauraHepworth

Biography

I'm a Christian, self-taught jeweller, and lover of gemstones, and was born in Ireland where my parents served as missionaries for 13 years. I have an Associates of Fine Arts and a currently enrolled with the Gemological Institute of America working towards my Graduate Gemologist and Graduate of Pearls Diplomas. I'm also a lover of fairy tales, a Tolkienite, Trekkie, word-nerd, collector of alphabets, and conlanger.

Fun Facts

Hobbies

Jewellery making (especially chainmaille!), reading (of course), graphic design/digital art, rockhounding

Most Exotic Place Visited

The ones my mind takes me to.

Mountains or Beach? Why?

Both! I love to go rockhounding/beachcombing, but the mountains are also gorgeous; I love both for different reasons.

Pet Peeve

Publishers/libraries numbering 'The Chronicles of Narnia' out of order!!

Number of Published Books

Book that Changed Your Life

The Bible

Favorite Place to Write

Either snuggled up with a blanket an mug of tea/cocoa by the fireplace or in my bed (still with a mug of tea/cocoa!).

Do You Listen to Music While Writing? What Kind?

Sometimes; I listen to a mix of Christian music, film soundtracks, and anything else that strikes my fancy at the time.

Favorite Character You Created

Kyler Jones

Where Do You Live?

Michigan

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Miss Gemquist and the Pearl of Peking

by Laura R. Hepworth

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