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Hello dear friends,

It’s time already for another quarterly letter. The end of June finds me contented and pleased overall with my progress.

Amelia has been out for almost a year and a half and is available in more than six locations around Oregon, not to mention online of course. About one hundred copies have sold since it released in late February, 2025.

The next installment, Georgia, is currently out with an editor, giving me a lovely break to work on the third installment, Harrison.

Harrison is coming along pretty well – getting more of his first draft written has been fun. It’s also been essential since we do see him in Georgia. And even though this isn’t a typical series where you must start with book one to have any idea of what’s going on three books in…. the facts must still be the facts all the way through!

As for other writing, I’ve submitted a short story for an anthology that will hopefully be published this year.

I’ve also been able to focus on the fantasy duology I’ve been writing the last few years and that’s been great to dive back into. It is a Christian fantasy, and it’s been interesting to weave faith into a fantasy world. Allegories, anyone?

Personally, I’ve fully settled into my own space with my dogs and we’re cozy and comfortable here. I’ve been enjoying getting out whenever I can and have plans to take them on some easy hikes in the next months. Other plans include making shelves for a cupboard and laying a brick patio. Reading has, wonderfully, entered more into my activities, and I’ve found some really lovely books.

I’ve been improving my abilities on making gluten-free sourdough bread; trying to grow a tiny garden and helping my folks out. Of course, I’ve also been crocheting up a storm – two markets are just around the corner and I’m trying to have as much inventory as possible! A local shop has even started carrying my amigurumi; something I’ve dreamt of for a few years but still can’t believe has happened.

All in all, a productive whirlwind of a couple of months with hope and promise for the next quarter. Thanks for joining me on this journey and God bless,

Laura Starr

Hello dear friends,

Here it is, already the end of March – the month of feeling as if one can start afresh, spring beginning and my birthday month. Daffodils are blooming, bringing a smile to my face every time I see them. This month has been one of trials and blessings all mashed up together, but isn’t that the way of it?

That’s true for writing/editing as well. I’ve made splendid progress on editing Georgia, though not perhaps what I’d have liked or even needed to accomplish. It is coming together, however and I know that all the effort of strengthening the main plot and weaving sub-plots throughout, will be well worth it. My goal is to have it ready for my editor this spring with the intention of publishing this winter.

I am very excited to start sharing more with you about this story though! For now, I’ll just state that since it is still part of the City of Roses Collection, it’s set in Portland OR in the early 1900’s. Think the original suffrage movement; an orphanage; a police detective…

On weekends, I have pulled up a fantasy retelling that I’m playing around with – I’m thinking of having it be a novella. I also have started a short story – the first one I’ve attempted in a long time!

Aside from writing, I’ve been busy making crochet amigurumis for some upcoming markets. I’ve some plans for creating my own patterns as well but am holding off on that for another month at least. I am looking to sell Amelia at markets this year as well, so watch for updates on that!

As the weather slowly turns to spring, I feel like my motivation is picking up as well, to seek out adventures in this beautiful area I live in; gardening perhaps; driving my vintage Volkswagen around and soaking in God’s great love for His creation.

Thank you, friends, for joining me on this author journey, but even more, for joining me on this journey of life. Where there’s always something beautiful to be grateful for. Like a book to hold and be captivated by,

Laura Starr