Blog | Auryn Hadley - Independent Author

AurynHadley

Jan 22, 2017
3 min

The Confusing Life of a Woman

Luckily, I’ve lead a life that defies most of those, while making me a little bit “girly”. My husband loves that part the most. He...

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AurynHadley

Jan 21, 2017
3 min

Female Villains and Heroes

While many people were agreeing – or mentioning great literary examples that would qualify for this – a large group was complaining that...

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AurynHadley

Jan 20, 2017
3 min

My Version of Politics (Iliri style)

Rise of the Iliri books, rules and governing have been a key point of contention – mainly about the fairness of the laws for the iliri....

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AurynHadley

Jan 19, 2017
3 min

Publishing Contests confuse me

First off, why would you want to fight to win the right to be published by some small press? What can they offer you? How will your...

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AurynHadley

Jan 17, 2017
3 min

When Science and Fantasy Collide

Take steam punk as an example. In recent years, its popularity has skyrocketed. You get the social constrictions of history with the...

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AurynHadley

Jan 11, 2017
4 min

Why I write

Then, as an adult, I became the victim of online bullying. Now, it’s a very strange situation to be a grown-ass woman, unable to escape...

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AurynHadley

Jan 10, 2017
2 min

How books affect us

Now, don’t get me wrong. For a writer, any and all writing feels important, but if it’s junk, it doesn’t really count. Anything we...

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AurynHadley

Jan 9, 2017
2 min

Eventually, it catches up

And not some pie in the sky goal. I need a path to work toward, so that once I reach it, I can set a new one. Maybe it’s like a map to...

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There’s something to be said for giving things away.

AurynHadley

Dec 22, 2016
1 min

There’s something to be said for giving things away.

Instead, I’ve been the one winning. Having new readers contact me to say they really liked it, or others who let me know that they’ve...

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AurynHadley

Dec 14, 2016
4 min

In the spirit of the Holidays

For the last decade, I haven’t celebrated Christmas. As a business owner, it’s always a horrible time of year (until now). The...

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AurynHadley

Dec 10, 2016
2 min

What my fans want

available now for pre-order, releases December 24th). Now, I’m on to the next book, working to clean up the mess that is the rough draft...

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AurynHadley

Dec 6, 2016
2 min

Impressing the Fans

For me, I think that’s the biggest worry I have. I adore my fans. The more I learn who you people are, the more I want to give back. I...

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AurynHadley

Nov 24, 2016
2 min

I spent my Turkey Day being productive

Instead, I spent my free time writing the next book (or one of them, at any rate) and researching marketing. You see, I’ve finally hit...

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AurynHadley

Nov 19, 2016
2 min

Sexy Alpha Males – or not

They’re also shallow. I’ve mentioned before that I like my male heroes to be a bit more than a bank account and six pack abs. I also...

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AurynHadley

Nov 16, 2016
4 min

That’s not an elephant

The problem is that much of the human condition is debated in politics. That makes this a very big, very grey line. I think I can walk...

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AurynHadley

Oct 21, 2016
3 min

Life as an Author

You see, being an author means that I run a small business. Unlike many other indies, I honestly do. I have a publishing company that I...

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AurynHadley

Oct 20, 2016
3 min

What comes next…

But there are so many options! I have Romances, Romanesque fantasy, science fiction, science fantasy, and just some whacked out stuff...

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This isn’t about politics, it’s about language.

AurynHadley

Oct 12, 2016
2 min

This isn’t about politics, it’s about language.

I write about women. I write strong women, seductive women, and sexually naive women. I write about women in trouble, women who save...

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AurynHadley

Oct 10, 2016
2 min

And then Life Happens

Then, Inseparable came out. I’m hoping my fans enjoy it as much as I loved writing it. The release went nice and smooth, but sadly, I...

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AurynHadley

Sep 25, 2016
3 min

Interrupted When Writing

I have no idea how others do it. All too often, I hear about writers who work full time (I’m a part-time day-jobber and full-time...

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