by L. A. Mitchell

I worry about many things as a writer. Will characters land in my reader’s imagination the way I intended? Have I successfully suspended disbelief? Have I been sensitive to issues and identities explored in my pages? Was my story worth the investment of the reader’s money and time?… Read the post

by L.A. Mitchell

Book number one was a bit defiant and ugly. Professional book one, I should clarify. By this point, I had six finished manuscripts behind me. I had an agent. I was nominated for a national unpublished award. It was 2009, and I was on the cusp of a ten-year journey to busting past the gatekeepers of traditional publishing.… Read the post

by L.A. Mitchell

I’m often asked, “Who pays for ghostwriting?” An all-encompassing response escapes me. My clients are people with the desire and resources to chase dreams, but they lack essential components to get them to the finish line. For celebrities, entrepreneurs, and the elderly, that component is time.… Read the post