Welcome to Dan H. Lawrence’s author blog, where I share my writing journey, storytelling insights, and updates on my latest books and projects.
A reflection on leadership, adaptive decision-making, and choosing to leave a role with integrity. Explores the values behind Letting the Good Ones Go and the challenges of navigating layoffs with compassion and clarity.
Launching Earthlog without a big following wasn’t easy, but I created a five-day video countdown to share the story and characters. It’s simple, but it’s real. Watch below—and thanks for being part of the journey.
My new releases, Reflective Leadership, offers 365 daily affirmations to help leaders cultivate clarity, courage, and grounded presence—one reflection at a time.
Want to read Earthlog: My Not-So-Normal Sixth Grade Year before it launches? I’m sharing early access through BookSirens—a free way to discover new books and leave honest reviews.
Earthlog is now available for Kindle pre-order—this post shares why I’m using both Amazon KDP and IngramSpark to reach more readers.
Earthlog now has a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)—a big step for getting it into libraries! Learn how ISBNs, LCCNs, and cataloging open doors for indie books.
There’s a kind of censorship happening right now that’s harder to pinpoint than book bans or legislation—it’s the kind that happens before anyone even complains.
In a time of budget cuts, shifting narratives, and shrinking enrollments in public schools and colleges, science fiction can help us imagine how to reclaim our humanity through empathy and community.
Writing Earthlog was just the beginning. Now, I’m learning the ropes of publishing, marketing, and social media. I’m figuring it out as I go. Here’s where I’m at so far—and am open to any advice!
Amid the haze of California’s wildfires, I reflected on my wife’s grandmother’s complex legacy during her military burial. Her unapologetic life reminded me that it’s the way we tell stories that shapes how we understand a person’s impact, their values, and the connections they leave behind.
