Lauren Lopes - Author
@laurenlopesauthor.bsky.social
🇿🇦
Author 📚
Neurodivergent penguin who will shower you with fact pebbles 🐧
Has all the thoughts 🧵
Coffee ☕️
Author 📚
Neurodivergent penguin who will shower you with fact pebbles 🐧
Has all the thoughts 🧵
Coffee ☕️
Seriously Linda
January 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Seriously Linda
Without context and for no particular reason I’d like for you to learn about Miriam Makeba
Far more than a line in a viral TT song, she was a South African Grammy award winning powerhouse of a woman who held international acclaim as a singer and activist
Far more than a line in a viral TT song, she was a South African Grammy award winning powerhouse of a woman who held international acclaim as a singer and activist
January 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Without context and for no particular reason I’d like for you to learn about Miriam Makeba
Far more than a line in a viral TT song, she was a South African Grammy award winning powerhouse of a woman who held international acclaim as a singer and activist
Far more than a line in a viral TT song, she was a South African Grammy award winning powerhouse of a woman who held international acclaim as a singer and activist
I’m not a historian and I don’t live in the US but my pattern recognition is pretty top notch so in light of that let’s diversify where and how we share information, and also this type of resource exists for countries already suffering censorship as an FYI
January 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I’m not a historian and I don’t live in the US but my pattern recognition is pretty top notch so in light of that let’s diversify where and how we share information, and also this type of resource exists for countries already suffering censorship as an FYI
Please be blessed by the photos I took at this awesome little afro steampunk coffee shop
My friend @thatauthorbuhle.bsky.social is working on an afropunk story and when I sent these to her she said they fit the vibes, so needless to say I can’t wait to see it
My friend @thatauthorbuhle.bsky.social is working on an afropunk story and when I sent these to her she said they fit the vibes, so needless to say I can’t wait to see it
January 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Please be blessed by the photos I took at this awesome little afro steampunk coffee shop
My friend @thatauthorbuhle.bsky.social is working on an afropunk story and when I sent these to her she said they fit the vibes, so needless to say I can’t wait to see it
My friend @thatauthorbuhle.bsky.social is working on an afropunk story and when I sent these to her she said they fit the vibes, so needless to say I can’t wait to see it
Being an author is 90% coffee and 10% bullying yourself
January 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Being an author is 90% coffee and 10% bullying yourself
For all my #writer friends on here, I have created some free YouTube tutorials for Canva to help you with promo graphics
I’m a writer and a designer so I get both sides of the marketing agony 😆
Here’s the playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I’m a writer and a designer so I get both sides of the marketing agony 😆
Here’s the playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
January 14, 2025 at 5:33 AM
For all my #writer friends on here, I have created some free YouTube tutorials for Canva to help you with promo graphics
I’m a writer and a designer so I get both sides of the marketing agony 😆
Here’s the playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I’m a writer and a designer so I get both sides of the marketing agony 😆
Here’s the playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
From a sneaky little solo getaway courtesy of my awesome husband (an early birthday gift)
January 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
From a sneaky little solo getaway courtesy of my awesome husband (an early birthday gift)
I’m Lauren, an author and creative professional from 🇿🇦
1. I'm an author releasing my debut, 'The RoseEnigma'
2. I have a graphic design and comms agency
3. I design and sell custom and pre-made book covers
4. I create FREE Canva design tutorials for writers
Links in the comments!
1. I'm an author releasing my debut, 'The RoseEnigma'
2. I have a graphic design and comms agency
3. I design and sell custom and pre-made book covers
4. I create FREE Canva design tutorials for writers
Links in the comments!
January 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I’m Lauren, an author and creative professional from 🇿🇦
1. I'm an author releasing my debut, 'The RoseEnigma'
2. I have a graphic design and comms agency
3. I design and sell custom and pre-made book covers
4. I create FREE Canva design tutorials for writers
Links in the comments!
1. I'm an author releasing my debut, 'The RoseEnigma'
2. I have a graphic design and comms agency
3. I design and sell custom and pre-made book covers
4. I create FREE Canva design tutorials for writers
Links in the comments!
Good morning to all the lovelies who connected with me while I slept!
Quick intro - I am a multi-disciplinary creative professional, author, and unhinged penguin pebbler
I'm neurodivergent, love anything to do with reading and writing, and have an unhealthy attachment to coffee
Quick intro - I am a multi-disciplinary creative professional, author, and unhinged penguin pebbler
I'm neurodivergent, love anything to do with reading and writing, and have an unhealthy attachment to coffee
January 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Good morning to all the lovelies who connected with me while I slept!
Quick intro - I am a multi-disciplinary creative professional, author, and unhinged penguin pebbler
I'm neurodivergent, love anything to do with reading and writing, and have an unhealthy attachment to coffee
Quick intro - I am a multi-disciplinary creative professional, author, and unhinged penguin pebbler
I'm neurodivergent, love anything to do with reading and writing, and have an unhealthy attachment to coffee
Cover reveal! 🌹
The RoseEnigma, the first in The Castle series, imagines a Beauty who’s a genius hacker, a Beast who’s a damaged and broody billionaire, and the Wolves who are out for their blood.
And Gaston? Well, you’ll have to read it to find out 😉
The Castle is waiting for you
Are you ready?
The RoseEnigma, the first in The Castle series, imagines a Beauty who’s a genius hacker, a Beast who’s a damaged and broody billionaire, and the Wolves who are out for their blood.
And Gaston? Well, you’ll have to read it to find out 😉
The Castle is waiting for you
Are you ready?
January 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Cover reveal! 🌹
The RoseEnigma, the first in The Castle series, imagines a Beauty who’s a genius hacker, a Beast who’s a damaged and broody billionaire, and the Wolves who are out for their blood.
And Gaston? Well, you’ll have to read it to find out 😉
The Castle is waiting for you
Are you ready?
The RoseEnigma, the first in The Castle series, imagines a Beauty who’s a genius hacker, a Beast who’s a damaged and broody billionaire, and the Wolves who are out for their blood.
And Gaston? Well, you’ll have to read it to find out 😉
The Castle is waiting for you
Are you ready?
Some days, serendipity whispers in your ear, and today as I edited a final chapter of my book at a stunning wine farm, she gave me this secret little gem - my book is set in a similar type of estate (but in Joburg) and this photo is just how I pictured one scene
Now I get to share it with you! 🥰
Now I get to share it with you! 🥰
January 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Some days, serendipity whispers in your ear, and today as I edited a final chapter of my book at a stunning wine farm, she gave me this secret little gem - my book is set in a similar type of estate (but in Joburg) and this photo is just how I pictured one scene
Now I get to share it with you! 🥰
Now I get to share it with you! 🥰
Five years from my imagination to your hands and it’s almost here
January 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Five years from my imagination to your hands and it’s almost here
I'm thrilled to finally share this with you after having these characters live in my mind for years!
Here's the title reveal for my romantic suspense Beauty and the Beast retelling with a gritty edge, set in Johannesburg with a sassy ADHD hacker and her broody, damaged billionaire...
🔈 on
Here's the title reveal for my romantic suspense Beauty and the Beast retelling with a gritty edge, set in Johannesburg with a sassy ADHD hacker and her broody, damaged billionaire...
🔈 on
December 27, 2024 at 7:26 PM
I'm thrilled to finally share this with you after having these characters live in my mind for years!
Here's the title reveal for my romantic suspense Beauty and the Beast retelling with a gritty edge, set in Johannesburg with a sassy ADHD hacker and her broody, damaged billionaire...
🔈 on
Here's the title reveal for my romantic suspense Beauty and the Beast retelling with a gritty edge, set in Johannesburg with a sassy ADHD hacker and her broody, damaged billionaire...
🔈 on
Me realising I have to remember all the trigger warnings I need to include for the trauma I’ve made my MCs endure
December 17, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Me realising I have to remember all the trigger warnings I need to include for the trauma I’ve made my MCs endure
I like to infodump okay
November 22, 2024 at 7:59 PM
I like to infodump okay
My latest premade made me think of @fletcherbulman.bsky.social - is it the hat? The beard?
November 19, 2024 at 6:15 PM
My latest premade made me think of @fletcherbulman.bsky.social - is it the hat? The beard?
Wanna see another cover?
Well I’m gonna show you either way so 😂
These (In my Feels like…series) are going live on coversbylauren.com soon
This one feels like summer, rich earth, flowers and hope in a garden of secrets
You can go check out what’s there already!
Well I’m gonna show you either way so 😂
These (In my Feels like…series) are going live on coversbylauren.com soon
This one feels like summer, rich earth, flowers and hope in a garden of secrets
You can go check out what’s there already!
November 17, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Wanna see another cover?
Well I’m gonna show you either way so 😂
These (In my Feels like…series) are going live on coversbylauren.com soon
This one feels like summer, rich earth, flowers and hope in a garden of secrets
You can go check out what’s there already!
Well I’m gonna show you either way so 😂
These (In my Feels like…series) are going live on coversbylauren.com soon
This one feels like summer, rich earth, flowers and hope in a garden of secrets
You can go check out what’s there already!
Here’s a sneak peek at my latest premade cover
Feels like pirates and pixie dust
Will be available soon on coversbylauren.com
#premadecover
#writer
#author
#bookcover
Feels like pirates and pixie dust
Will be available soon on coversbylauren.com
#premadecover
#writer
#author
#bookcover
November 14, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Here’s a sneak peek at my latest premade cover
Feels like pirates and pixie dust
Will be available soon on coversbylauren.com
#premadecover
#writer
#author
#bookcover
Feels like pirates and pixie dust
Will be available soon on coversbylauren.com
#premadecover
#writer
#author
#bookcover
AND I also just launched a pre-made covers site where you get the e-book version in an editable Canva template, with the option for me to design the full print version
#premades #bookcoverart #bookcover #writer #author #cover
coversbylauren.com
#premades #bookcoverart #bookcover #writer #author #cover
coversbylauren.com
November 12, 2024 at 2:31 PM
AND I also just launched a pre-made covers site where you get the e-book version in an editable Canva template, with the option for me to design the full print version
#premades #bookcoverart #bookcover #writer #author #cover
coversbylauren.com
#premades #bookcoverart #bookcover #writer #author #cover
coversbylauren.com
Me 🤝 infodumping
October 14, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Me 🤝 infodumping
I think my feed needs a chonky little hippo on it
October 12, 2024 at 8:15 PM
I think my feed needs a chonky little hippo on it
Who loves it? EVERYBODY
October 12, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Who loves it? EVERYBODY
Formatting inconsistencies actually hurt me on a physical level
You could probably wound me with an ugly PowerPoint
You could probably wound me with an ugly PowerPoint
October 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Formatting inconsistencies actually hurt me on a physical level
You could probably wound me with an ugly PowerPoint
You could probably wound me with an ugly PowerPoint