L.E. DeLano
@ledelano.bsky.social
Award-Winning author of five YA novels. SCBWI and Pennwriters member, proud autism mom, lover of cats and sugary things.
IN THE DARK OF A DREAM was partially inspired by my daughter who has dealt with Night Terrors her whole life. When she was a kid, I'd run into her bedroom and just hold her as she screamed, trapped in her mind, unable to wake up. It was awful, but it was inspiration. This is writer life.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:40 PM
IN THE DARK OF A DREAM was partially inspired by my daughter who has dealt with Night Terrors her whole life. When she was a kid, I'd run into her bedroom and just hold her as she screamed, trapped in her mind, unable to wake up. It was awful, but it was inspiration. This is writer life.
#booksky
#booksky
Happiness is discovering the new shirt you impulse bought has (squee!) thumb holes!
#easilypleased
#easilypleased
January 25, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Happiness is discovering the new shirt you impulse bought has (squee!) thumb holes!
#easilypleased
#easilypleased
In DREAMER I wrote a chapter where Jessa goes to an alternate reality and sees a wooly mammoth underneath the northern lights. My editor only had one note on that chapter. Four words.
"This is pure magic."
I still play those words in my mind whenever I'm having a rough day.
#writerlife #booksky
"This is pure magic."
I still play those words in my mind whenever I'm having a rough day.
#writerlife #booksky
January 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
In DREAMER I wrote a chapter where Jessa goes to an alternate reality and sees a wooly mammoth underneath the northern lights. My editor only had one note on that chapter. Four words.
"This is pure magic."
I still play those words in my mind whenever I'm having a rough day.
#writerlife #booksky
"This is pure magic."
I still play those words in my mind whenever I'm having a rough day.
#writerlife #booksky
When Blue Mancini's brother made a life-changing decision, his wasn't the only life affected. Being the helpless collateral damage of a hugely impactful event is no way to live - but Blue is doing the best she can.
#ya #booksky #quietya #griefandloss
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#ya #booksky #quietya #griefandloss
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January 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM
When Blue Mancini's brother made a life-changing decision, his wasn't the only life affected. Being the helpless collateral damage of a hugely impactful event is no way to live - but Blue is doing the best she can.
#ya #booksky #quietya #griefandloss
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#ya #booksky #quietya #griefandloss
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Celebrating #nationalcheeseloversday with extremely tasty homemade mac & cheese
January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Celebrating #nationalcheeseloversday with extremely tasty homemade mac & cheese
Picked up a new read ♥️
January 19, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Picked up a new read ♥️
Dropping warm laundry on the couch for folding on a cold, snowy day greatly increases your odds of being catted.
#catladylife
#catladylife
January 18, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Dropping warm laundry on the couch for folding on a cold, snowy day greatly increases your odds of being catted.
#catladylife
#catladylife
Really, is it too much to ask?
January 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Really, is it too much to ask?
In my YA fantasy TRAVELER, Jessa has recurring dreams about a specific guy. This, of course, means he's written into her stories. They say when you're loved by a writer, you can never die (unless a murderous multi-dimensional being is out to get you).
#booksky #ya
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#booksky #ya
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January 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
In my YA fantasy TRAVELER, Jessa has recurring dreams about a specific guy. This, of course, means he's written into her stories. They say when you're loved by a writer, you can never die (unless a murderous multi-dimensional being is out to get you).
#booksky #ya
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#booksky #ya
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Plugging away at a fun YA fantasy with a snarky book boyfriend. I'm really enjoying writing this one but I'm approaching the dreaded "muddle in the middle."
#writerlife #booksky
#writerlife #booksky
January 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Plugging away at a fun YA fantasy with a snarky book boyfriend. I'm really enjoying writing this one but I'm approaching the dreaded "muddle in the middle."
#writerlife #booksky
#writerlife #booksky
A To Z Book Review: Artemis By Andy Weir
My first read for this year's A to Z Reading Challenge was ARTEMIS by Andy Weir. I was really looking forward to this one - after all, I loved THE MARTIAN and PROJECT HAIL MARY was about as perfect a book as I have ever read. But this was more of a good…
My first read for this year's A to Z Reading Challenge was ARTEMIS by Andy Weir. I was really looking forward to this one - after all, I loved THE MARTIAN and PROJECT HAIL MARY was about as perfect a book as I have ever read. But this was more of a good…
A To Z Book Review: Artemis By Andy Weir
My first read for this year's A to Z Reading Challenge was ARTEMIS by Andy Weir. I was really looking forward to this one - after all, I loved THE MARTIAN and PROJECT HAIL MARY was about as perfect a book as I have ever read. But this was more of a good read than a great one. Jasmine "Jazz" Bashara is a resident of Artemis, the only city on the moon.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:43 PM
A To Z Book Review: Artemis By Andy Weir
My first read for this year's A to Z Reading Challenge was ARTEMIS by Andy Weir. I was really looking forward to this one - after all, I loved THE MARTIAN and PROJECT HAIL MARY was about as perfect a book as I have ever read. But this was more of a good…
My first read for this year's A to Z Reading Challenge was ARTEMIS by Andy Weir. I was really looking forward to this one - after all, I loved THE MARTIAN and PROJECT HAIL MARY was about as perfect a book as I have ever read. But this was more of a good…
January 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM
I will never get tired of seeing my babies on a bookstore shelf - this time at The Book Bar in Palmyra, PA
#booksky #indiebookstore
#booksky #indiebookstore
January 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I will never get tired of seeing my babies on a bookstore shelf - this time at The Book Bar in Palmyra, PA
#booksky #indiebookstore
#booksky #indiebookstore
Just a peek at some of what's on tap for this year in the way of book shows and appearances. This list will be morphing and changing as I add things here and there. If you're in the area for any of these events, stop by and say Hi!
#2026 #booksky
#2026 #booksky
January 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Just a peek at some of what's on tap for this year in the way of book shows and appearances. This list will be morphing and changing as I add things here and there. If you're in the area for any of these events, stop by and say Hi!
#2026 #booksky
#2026 #booksky
Refined sugar and imaginary worlds. The creative diet.
#writerlife
#writerlife
January 6, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Refined sugar and imaginary worlds. The creative diet.
#writerlife
#writerlife
January 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
January 4, 2026 at 10:34 PM
2026 could be the year you finally write that book! If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and just want to finish the damn book already, I can help you get there, with tips on story structure, world building, fluid plotting, and even how to beat writer’s block.
#writingtips
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#writingtips
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January 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
2026 could be the year you finally write that book! If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and just want to finish the damn book already, I can help you get there, with tips on story structure, world building, fluid plotting, and even how to beat writer’s block.
#writingtips
tinyurl.com/mr3p4ks
#writingtips
tinyurl.com/mr3p4ks