The road to authorship has been a lifelong one, but I wouldn’t spend it any other way. #author #books #dreams

Because I find working on my manuscript in public spaces beneficial to my writing process, I have had the distinct pleasure of sitting next to numerous first dates. And with exceptions (of course), I now fear the end of the two-way conversation. open.substack.com/pub/vickiela...

Writers: don’t fear the blank screen. Fear something worse. open.substack.com/pub/vickiela...

I’m on substack! Find me and subscribe ahead of tomorrow’s first article: vickielan.substack.com

Excited to spot BUT FIRST TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES in The Intellectual Proprietor, a substack publication that highlights books with film and television adaptation potential so “film and tv execs can find hot titles and publishers can track what’s selling”.

DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!! 📣💕 Can’t wait for the world to open the pages on Chloe’s story! From the uber talented, belly-laugh and tear-jerk inducing debut author @vickielan.bsky.social, acquired and edited by the awesome @ardyce.bsky.social and published by @unionsqandco.bsky.social!

Buckle up, buttercups, we’re going for a ride! I am so so so grateful to Ali Herring for believing in this story, and to Ardyce Alspach at US&Co at @hachetteus.bsky.social for taking me under her editing wing. Out fall 2027!

Day 4 (and sadly final full day!) in NYC. Central Park, Chinatown, Little Italy, City Hall, Brooklyn, doggies, a comedy club.

Day 3 in NYC. Knicks parade, viral mousse cakes, New York Public Library, more food, and Times Square.

Day 2 in NYC. Rockefeller Plaza, Radio City Music Hall, NBC studios, a secret side mission that will be shared later, subway, bagel, more books.

Day 1 in NYC. Statue of Liberty, pizza, pasta, books, and lots of walking.

So excited to support @mattbrownwrites.bsky.social kck.st/4dGu0x1

Some of the most dramatic skies I’ve seen in recent years, all in Arizona.

Instagram’s Instants reminds me of film photography. One shot and you get what you get.

I love Arizona skies.

12,000 words and climbing on this WIP.

Friends I just learned the terms “sigh-fi” and “science friction” 💀

To sit down and start writing a book is to have a lot of trust in my future self.

I love going to sleep with a writing problem and then magically waking up with a solution. #authorlife

“Take me to your leader.” 👽 I interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for whatever this is 🤪 My cousin is a real one 🦁

Just under 8k words clocked for this WIP. Hoping to get this one off the ground.

I have sadly neglected my Blue Sky and I aim to improve that. So to get you all up to date with me, I am delighted to announce that I am hopelessly obsessed with Heated Rivalry.

HELLO I AM A DISEMBODIED HEAD

Who has a finished manuscript after a year of crash outs?

This book is a trip.

New episode! Hunger Games, Squid Games, Dungeon Crawler Carl...Hayley Chow joins me on the podcast to talk about Death Games! Ways to listen: vickielan.com/speculative-...

New episode! What should novel writers know about screen writing? Author Luis Prieto joins the podcast to talk about the basics of writing a screenplay (or an audio drama!). Ways to listen: vickielan.com/speculative-...

Indie audio drama podcast producers looking for voice talent…would love to work together! #audiodrama #indiepodcast #voicetalent

New podcast episode! Mysteries, suspense, thrillers...how can writers use secrets to advance their plots? Author Teddie Peacock joins the podcast to discuss the many ways to build intrigue and keep your readers (and characters!) guessing. Ways to listen: vickielan.com/speculative-...

New episode! Author Avitus B. Carle joins Vickie Lan on the podcast to read her story How We Survive, and to provide insight on the 'flash' side of fiction writing. Ways to listen: vickielan.com/speculative-...

New episode! Damien Alameda returns to the podcast to discuss the Avenging Angels trope! Learn what drives these “angels” and distinguishes them from a classic hero’s journey, whether they need to have a bigger impact than just their self interest, and much more. vickielan.com/speculative-...

I didn’t realize there were so many right and wrong ways to make a vision board.

New episode! Author Emily Colin discusses the building blocks of romance in speculative fiction, including how to keep momentum after after the couple gets together, how character development and plot progression impact the relationship, and more. #podcast Ways listen: vickielan.com/speculative-...

Almost 2/3rds through this WIP. Feeling pretty good.

Catch me on Red Note!

I have so much catching up to do on this app! I host a podcast and we workshop the tropes that make fiction fun. If you’re interested in our latest episodes, check out the link in bio for ways to listen! #podcastrecommendations #writingpodcasts

A new newsletter is going out tomorrow morning! Subscribe if you haven’t yet to get in on the fun! mailchi.mp/8748d66518a9...

I love this WIP so much. #amwriting

There’s no better feeling than having a WIP and feeling clear-headed about it. #amwriting

🔔New episode! Neal Holtschulte cycles back to the podcast to talk about time loops! From "Groundhogs Day" to "The Flash", how can time loops be used to propel character growth, and what can writers do to avoid falling in a plot spiral? vickielan.com/speculative-...

It’s been a long time since I updated this account, but the Speculative Sandbox podcast is still going strong! Learn about the tropes that make fiction fun! vickielan.com/speculative-...

Is Blue Sky more popular for the writing community than Threads?

Happy Halloween! Author John James Minster returns to the podcast to share his experience with the paranormal and how he instills authenticity in his horror writing. Ways to listen: Linktr.ee/speculativesandbox

Do you have difficulty starting your manuscript? Author and Roundtable Radio podcast host Odin Halvorson returns in this Author Takeover to discuss the ways writers can channel their creative muse. Ways to listen: linktr.ee/speculativesandbox

Newcomer and author D. A. Randall joins the podcast to talk about the Birth of a Superhero. Ways to listen: linktr.ee/speculativesandbox

Author Garrett K. Jones from our episode on “Unreliable Narrators” takes over the podcast to examine the evolution of storytelling in media, from the episodic format of early sitcoms to the long-form storytelling of today. Linktr.ee/speculativesandbox

Please welcome newcomer Author Katee Stein to Speculative Sandbox, where she walks us through the importance of creating safe spaces and communities as writers. 🎧: linktr.ee/speculatives...

Honored to be on Creative Peacemeal Podcast, where I chatted with Tammy Takaishi on writing, Tucson Comic Con, and food. Listen: creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.com/1488151/1355...

How can writers use symbolism to enrich their work? Drag Queen and Author Joshua Valentine, the "Lady Gaga of the Writing World", joins Speculative Sandbox to unpack symbolism in storytelling. 🎧: linktr.ee/speculatives...

Thrilled to announce that I’m now represented by the amazing and dynamic @herringali.bsky.social !!