Laura Ward

Author Interview & Spotlight

What inspired you to start writing?

Writing a book has been a lifelong dream. I’ve always been a storyteller and when I was home with my young kids I decided to try and write one of the stories always floating in my head!

What is one thing you wish you knew before you published your first book?

I wish I had edited the way I do now. I only used a line editor and I wish I had thought through a developmental one as well to polish a few rough areas.

What is your current favorite book? (since I know we all have more than one 🙂 )

So tough!! I think it is still Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan.

Do you have any book signings coming up? (if so, when & where?)

Yes! Lovely Ladies and Naughty Books on May 20, 2017 in Pittsburgh and Lucky Sevens Weekend Affair on July 7, 2017 in Baltimore.

What is one of your secret (or not so secret) obsessions?

Wine!

Book Spotlight!

Until Now (the Not Yet series, book 2)

Until Now is a sports romance with a young single mom and a cocky jock who is in for the shock of his life when he falls for this special little family.

– Synopsis – 

Focus.

Dean Goldsmith is Indiana University’s star quarterback, and his dreams are about to come true. His undefeated season means he has a legitimate shot at the NFL. If he stays focused.

Football comes first.

College senior, Grace Yeates, is determined to defy the odds. She is months away from graduating with a business degree, something no one thought she would be able to pull off. All she has to do is focus on her number one priority. Family comes first.

Distraction.

Dean has no time for distractions, but when a gorgeous, snarky, redheaded waitress refuses to tell him her name, he can’t seem to focus on anything else.

Grace knows she can’t let herself get caught up in a guy, particularly a man-whore like Dean, no matter how charming or sexy. She has two hearts to look out for now and no room for a Dean-sized distraction.

Complications.

Everyone in Dean’s life agrees that Grace is the kind of complication his career doesn’t need.

Grace knows that Dean is the kind of risk her heart shouldn’t want.

But what if the last person you think you need, the one you shouldn’t want, becomes the one you can’t live without? Can their biggest distraction actually be the focus they were missing all along?

Why Lie? It’s finally live!!

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Four years ago, I published my first book. I had no expectations. All I wanted was a book written by me on my bookshelf. Today I published my fourteenth book. That is crazy, crazy awesome. I started writing this book almost 5 years ago. My life has changed in so many ways since then. But, in a lot of ways it’s still the same.

I still live in the same house and pester Seth with DIY projects. I still can’t cook but enjoy to bake. I still can’t follow a knitting pattern to save my life. But, the ways it has changed are all fantastic.

Now, I have friends around the globe. Now, I have books written by me in foreign languages. Now, I have stories in my head that I look forward to writing. Now, I’m part of a community that celebrates books and loves them as much as I do.

I want to thank you, if you’re seeing this post for being a part of my journey.


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People here think they know me.

They assume things about me because of the way I dress and my tattoos.

I am so much more.

I thought you saw that.

So, I let you in.

You made it easy to fall for you.

Turns out I was the only one falling.

I hope you’re happy.

No, that’s a lie and you’re better than I am at telling those.

Why Lie? Cover Reveal

I am so excited to share with you the cover for Why Lie? which is releasing on September 12th! This gorgeous cover was created by Sarah Hansen at Okay Creations.

Add it to your TBR HERE

Why Lie?

People here think they know me.
They assume things about me because of the way I dress and my tattoos.
I am so much more.

I thought you saw that.

So, I let you in.
You made it easy to fall for you.
Turns out I was the only one falling.
I hope you’re happy.
No, that’s a lie and you’re better than I am at telling those.

The Carolina Days Series has a new look and is on SALE!

I am so excited to share the new covers for the Carolina Days Series! These beautiful covers were created by Cassy Roop of Pink Ink Designs. Get the books at these limited time SALE PRICES!!!

The Other Side of Someday (.99cents) Amazon | Nook
Yesterday’s Half Truths ($1.99) Amazon | Nook
Chasing Daylight ($2.99) Amazon | Nook

The Other Side of Someday (Book 1)

Falling in love? Courtney Grayson has been there, done that.

Men, who needs them? Love wasn’t everything she thought it would be. This time around she’s doing things differently. She hasn’t sworn off men for good, just isn’t interested in settling. Trusting someone with her heart again? Someday, but not today.

Falling in love? Sorry, Clay Bradshaw is not the guy for you.

He’s never been in love and he doesn’t see it happening. Hooking up can be fun, but more often than not, women are a distraction he doesn’t need. He’s a busy man, and doesn’t have time to date, let alone fall in love. Will someone ever change that? There’s always a chance, someday.

Life doesn’t always go as planned, and love may find them both on the other side of someday.

Yesterday's Half Truths (Book 2)

She never thought it would go this far.

It started out so innocently, but now has taken on a life of its own. Problem is, Lindsay Palmer doesn’t know how to stop. Even worse, she doesn’t want to stop. Her daily deceit has become both her greatest pleasure and deepest shame. Thousands of people love her, but would they if they knew the truth.

A simple favor for his baby sister brings Lindsay into Luke Jamieson’s life. There’s something about this girl that keeps her on his mind hours and days after each time they meet. Now here he is, falling in love with a liar. All he wants is for her to let him in, and maybe together he can lead her out of the cage of her own construction.

Will the truth set her free, or have her lies already destroyed everything?

Chasing Daylight (Book 3)

Mitch Brooks exists day to day by keeping the world around him at arms length. There is no going back to the man he once was. That man was broken in a way there’s no fixing. Any hope outside of that is nothing but wishful thinking, until he meets her.

McKenzie Williams needed an escape. The last thing she needed was a scary beautiful man beating down her door in the middle of the night. Now, if only their paths would stop crossing, she could convince herself she didn’t feel a connection to him. Life has shown her the dreams she once held dear will never come true for her.

Mitch struggles to get past the walls he’s built around himself while McKenzie works to build hers brick by brick. When the outside world exposes the vulnerabilities in his façade she abandons her own fears to stand by him. Will she be the one to save him from the darkness within him, or will he forever be chasing daylight?

Him & Her Series Summer SALE!

I am having a HUGE summer SALE on my Him & Her series for a limited time! 

Him (Book 1)

Sarah Miller hasn’t been home in seven years. She thought she could stay away forever. If it wasn’t for her big brother’s wedding, that is. Part of her even feels silly for staying away this long. It’s not like anyone even knew what happened. Well, except for him.

That guy. The one she compared all others to. The one who set the bar so high no other guy after him could even compete. The one who made her feel like anything was possible. The one she thought she would never be good enough for. The one she spent the last seven years trying to forget.

All she needs to do is make it through the next week without running into him.

Her (Book 2)

You know her side of the story, now learn his.

“It was useless. I felt branded beneath my skin by a girl who left without even saying goodbye.”

When Will Price was assigned a partner for a sixth grade class project he had no idea she would become his best friend. After years of friendship, she eventually became so much more. Then, one day she left with no explanation.

Will’s life shattered right before his eyes and he was left alone to pick up the pieces. Floundering, Will must figure out a way to carry on, to find a way to exist without her.

Seven years later, a chance encounter leaves him desperate to get her back. He has one week to make her his again. Not everyone gets a second chance with the love of their life and Will is determined to never lose her again.

Them (Book 3)

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes…

As Will and Sarah Price settle into being Mr. & Mrs., they meet a stumbling block neither of them anticipated. All of their friends are starting families of their own, but not them, and not for lack of trying.

For them, their dreams of a happily-ever-after always included a baby. While Sarah struggles with the fear that her love isn’t enough, Will worries that she gave up too much for him. Neither knows what to expect when they’re not expecting.

Together, they’ll learn that there is more than one way to build a family.

ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME!!!

Him is FREE – http://amzn.to/2a03cWk

Her is $0.99 – http://amzn.to/29S1Hc1

Them is $1.99 – http://amzn.to/2aeWQqP

Sign Ups, Why Lie?, a Giveaway and MORE!

Happy Summer Everyone! I hope everyone has been enjoying the sun and this beautiful weather (most importantly NO SCHOOL!)

I have been working on a bunch of things this summer and would love your help. If you have a blog and would like to help me spread the word about Carolina Days and Why Lie?, please sign up by clicking on the link below! Thank you for all you do!

Carolina Days Series Cover Re-Reveals and Sale Blitz

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Why Lie?

People here think they know me.
They assume things about me because of the way I dress and my tattoos.
I am so much more.

I thought you saw that.

So, I let you in.
You made it easy to fall for you.
Turns out I was the only one falling.
I hope you’re happy. 
No, that’s a lie and you’re better than I am at telling those.

Release Date: September 12th

*Click on the book cover to add Why Lie? to your Goodreads TBR!

Something Cool!

I am featured in the July/August issue of Southern Writers Magazine – I am SO honored! Click on the Magnolia Corner image to visit their website.

UPCOMING EVENTS I AM ATTENDING

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Shameless Book Con: October 22nd
Orlando, FL
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Bella Nola Author Event: February 18, 2017
New Orleans, LA
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Wild & Windy in the City: May 13, 2017
Chicago, IL
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Big Apple Author Event: October 14, 2017
NYC, NY
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