Welcome to Dan H. Lawrence’s author blog, where I share my writing journey, storytelling insights, and updates on my latest books and projects.
Moving Forward: Earthlog Presale & Distribution Strategy
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 Enters the Archives: A Sci-Fi Adventure in Publishing
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.
Anticipatory Compliance: When Fear Edits the Story
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.
Science Fiction and Reclaiming Our Humanity
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.
Building, Learning, and Taking the Leap
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!
Clarity in the Haze: Legacy and Storytelling
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.
