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SATURDAY BITE-SIZED REVIEW
You’re going to ❤️ this book!

A tension-inducing Witness Protection Program thriller!

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September 26, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Today on Substack, I wrote about
CALMING THERAPY DOUGH & VINTAGE CANDY
How Two Simple Treats Enhance My Creative Workflow

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September 24, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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TUESDAYS WITH LAURIE
Where Mindful Living Meets Practical Wisdom—One Tuesday at a Time

Everyone will eventually need to both grant and receive forgiveness for actions taken or missed opportunities.

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September 29, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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Today on Substack, I wrote about my creative muse, wabi-sabi
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September 15, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Laurie Buchanan takes "Illusionist" Book 5 in the Sean McPherson series, to a whole new, thrilling level. Please see my full review on BookBub (and follow me there if you like!): www.bookbub.com/reviews/2298...
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Cover of "Illusionist" by Laurie Buchanan. Text reads: "Book 5 takes the Sean McPherson series to a new thrilling level."
December 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Today on Substack, I posted that every coffee order deserves an elf name. Come on over and meet Elowen Bramblewick. You'll be glad you did! lauriebuchanan.substack.com/p/every-coff...

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September 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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#LaurieBuchanan sums up beautifully the importance of indulging in #SelfCare for our #health - #body #mind and #spirit

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February 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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SATURDAY BITE-SIZED REVIEW
You’re going to ❤️ this book!

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September 19, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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On Thursday, Oct 1, I’m pulling back the curtain in my monthly newsletter to reveal the cover for Innocuous, the next Sean McPherson thriller. Join my community today so you don't miss Thursday's drop!

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September 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote about THE ARCHITECT OF AN ECHO. Decoding the DNA of a writer's unique voice.

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The Architect of an Echo Decoding the DNA of a writer's unique voice My writing is a reflection of my personality, my history, and the lens through which I view the world. It’s a "voice" that makes ...
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March 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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SATURDAY BITE-SIZED REVIEW
You’re going to ❤️ this book!

#SaturdayBiteSizedReview #TheLastMandarin #LouisePenny #MellissaFung #EuniceWong #LaurieBuchanan
September 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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My October newsletter just dropped, and inside is the exclusive full cover reveal for the next book in the Sean McPherson series.

Head over to lauriebuchanan.substack.com to uncover the full design and read the latest updates.

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October 1, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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TUESDAYS WITH LAURIE
Where Mindful Living Meets Practical Wisdom—One Tuesday at a Time

Individual acts of kindness possess widespread, transformative power.

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September 22, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Looking for a #thrillerseries with a cozy locale? Laurie Buchanan's Sean McPherson thrillers are for you. Ex-cop Sean seeks to heal his past by working at a peaceful writing retreat. . .with unexpected dangers! #lauriebuchanan #seanmcphersonseries #bookstoread #thrillerbooks #rosalindbardenreviews
December 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote WHAT I'M LOVING LATELY. A mug full of magic!

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What I’m Loving Lately A mug full of morning magic! There's nothing better than the scent of warm spices in the morning. Lately, I've been absolutely smitten with my morning cardamom latte. I start ...
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February 27, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote about THE ART OF THE WORD SURGEON

Why 80,000 words is no excuse for a single wasted sentence

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The Art of the Word Surgeon Why 80,000 words is no excuse for a single wasted sentence Between my two nonfiction books and the Sean McPherson series, I wrote short stories. Some won contests, others...
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April 5, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote THE ART OF THE DEADLY DECEPTION. Where the serenity of a writer’s retreat meets the cold precision of a criminal mastermind and only illusion stands between life and death.

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The Art of the Deadly Deception Where the serenity of a writer’s retreat meets the cold precision of a criminal mastermind and only illusion stands between life and death. My latest thriller, Illusi...
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February 24, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote BEFORE THE STORY BEGINS: MY FIRST STEP EVERY TIME. Discover the groundwork that becomes the foundation on which the entire book stands.

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Before the Story Begins: My First Step Every Time Before I start a new story, I decide on the title. All Sean McPherson crime thriller novel titles are four-syllable words beginning with the letter "...
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February 21, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote about
Little Free DOG Libraries

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September 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote about The Art of the Root-Worthy Character.

Why flaws, not perfection, are the secret sauce to creating characters your readers will actually love.

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The Art of the Root-Worthy Character Why flaws, not perfection, are the secret sauce to creating characters your readers will actually love. To write a character people truly love, I start by lookin...
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March 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote THE HOT SEAT: HOW TO INTERROGATE YOUR CHARACTERS INTO EXISTENCE. A character's backstory isn't found—it's extracted, one revealing question and answer at a time.

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The Hot Seat: How to Interrogate Your Characters into Existence A character’s backstory isn’t found—it’s extracted, one revealing question and answer at a time. To build a truly three‑dimensional ch...
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February 22, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote Feeding my Creative Muses. For me, writing doesn’t start at the keyboard.

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Feeding my Creative Muses 🌿 For me, writing doesn’t start at the keyboard. It begins with: • The crunch of a PNW trail under my boots. • The silent focus of a camera lens. • The deep immersion of ...
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February 25, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Today on Substack, I wrote about The Symphony in the Trees: Finding Focus in Birdsong.

Why I traded the distraction of coffee shops for a front-row seat to nature's soundtrack.

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The Symphony in the Trees: Finding Focus in Birdsong Why I traded the distraction of coffee shops for a front-row seat to nature's soundtrack. I’ve always been a writer who craves a quiet, distracti...
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March 21, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Today on Substack, I wrote about the
12 QUESTIONS I ANSWERED FOR MY FAMILY
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September 10, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Today on Substack, I wrote about COFFEE, INK, and MAGIC
The excavation of a story

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Coffee, Ink, and Magic The excavation of a story My writerly life lately in three words? Oh, so good. It's not about finishing a book. It's the perfect sentence, the coffee that stays hot, and pro...
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April 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM