New post/series on Substack and Patreon!

🎙️📣 New Episode 📣🎙️ Episode 036 - Writing Honestly with Saif Tareen International author Saif Tareen sits down with Leani to talk about using writing to express yourself, not waiting for the perfect conditions, how staying safe rarely leaves a lasting impact and writing honestly.

📣 Season 2 Update 📣 I am deep in the brainstorming trenches and I'm happy to say that not only is half the season fully outlined, but the summary is also done!

🎙️📣 New Episode 📣🎙️ Episode 035 - Writing Through the Chaos with Sienna Kirk Host Leani Lopez chats with fellow Puerto Rican author Sienna Kirk about how she felt debuting this year, the importance of celebrating, what to do when you’re not inspired, and making sure you don’t rush the process.

I finally got my stuff together and created a Substack. Join today! leanimlopez.substack.com #writer #audiodrama #podcasts #writingpodcast #fantasypodcast #fictionpodcast

📢✏️ New Patreon Post ✏️ 📢 This month's exclusive Patreon post and podcast episode are up! What does it mean to find your writing voice? And, more importantly, how do you develop that voice? Head over to my Patreon to read the post or listen to the episode to learn more!

🎙️📣 New Episode 📣🎙️ Episode 033 - Fine, I’ll Talk to People with Jennifer Drewett Host Leani Lopez chats with author Jennifer Drewett about channeling hyperfixations, being comfy while writing, and how comparison is the thief of joy.

Happy 1 Year Anniversary! 🎉🎉🎉 I don't know where the time went but it's officially been one year since Battle Cry premiered. A big thank you to those who have been listening since the beginning and I hope you're all as excited for Season 2 as I am! #audiodrama #battlecrypodcast #fantasypodcast

Wooooo, 9k! It's almost been a year since Battle Cry premiered and I can't believe we've had 9,000 listens in that time. I hope you guys are ready for Season 2 because I'm hard at work on the script. Let's get to 10k! #audiodrama #fantasypodcast #battlecry

Did you know I offer a variety of services on my website? Check it out if you're interested in: ✨ Author Coaching ✨ Outline Writing ✨ Podcast Editing ✨ Tarot Reading DM me for details or check out www.leanilopez.com/shop/services #indieauthor #authorcoach #podcasteditor #tarotreader

⏪ Battle Cry Rewind ⏪ 🎧 Episode 2 - The Magician 🎧 As 42 adjusts to captivity, he weighs his options between cozying up to 13 for information or accepting help from 4, the crowd favorite and oldest fighter.

✏️ #wipwednesday ✏️ The blank pages are filling up with ideas. For those who don't know, I read tarot and I often use the cards when plotting. I'm starting to get a picture of what my characters will be going through and it's going to be a ride.

🎙️📣 New Episode 📣🎙️ Episode 031 - Menstrual Health with Sam Riplee Author Leani Lopez talks with Sam Riplee about her guide, What the Patriarchy Doesn’t Want You to Know About Your Period. They discuss their issues with hormonal birth control and putting your passion into something tangible.

New week, new page, new story. Phoenix's Call is the first book in a series and now that it's done (for now 😜) it's time to start plotting Book 2. I'm not going to lie, I've been waiting to work on this one for just as long as I waited for Book 1. #puertoricanauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter

May's Vlog is up on my Patreon! Head over to Patreon to listen to the full vlog, which includes updates on what's happening in the next month. www.patreon.com/leanimlopez #patreoncreator #patreonauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter

⏪ Battle Cry Rewind ⏪ 🎧 Episode 1 - The Fighter 🎧 After the death of their close friend, fighters 13, 21, and 30 work hard to figure out how to make their grand escape. Between a sadistic arena master, relentless bounty hunter, and demonic guards, their options are limited.

🎙️📣 New Episode 📣🎙️ Episode 030 - Nothing Goes to Plan with Carolyn Eichhorn Carolyn Eichhorn joins Leani to talk about becoming an accidental writer, burying their first books, pulling inspiration, and giving yourself permission to write badly.

✏️ BC Season 2 Development ✏️ It's official! I'm finally working on the script for Battle Cry: Hellscape. There are so many characters and ideas that my head is spinning but in an exciting way 😆.

Now is the perfect time to sign up for my Patreon. Receive many perks including shout-outs in podcast episodes, discounts on writing services, member-only blogs and episodes, access to my Discord server and more. Also, those in the Bestie Tier get to listen to new episodes two days early!

✏️ New Blog Post ✏️ It's the end of the month, which means there's a new blog post! Head over to my website to get the scoop on what's been going on in my neck of the woods. Spoiler alert: a lot. #indieauthor #indiewriter

Did you know that I'm an author coach? ✏️📣 Whether you need help with writer's block, getting organized, or plotting your story, I'm here to help you through the process! Reach out to me today for your FREE 30-minute consultation.

New Patreon post is up! www.patreon.com/leanimlopez #indieauthor #patreoncreator #podcaster

Not only do I finally have a book drafted but my husband printed the manuscript for me to edit. 😊 #indieauthor #queerpirates

📢✏️ New Patreon Post ✏️ 📢 My first Patreon exclusive blog post and podcast episode are now live! Head over to my Patreon and read my new blog post or listen to the exclusive podcast episode where I break down what an audio drama is and how to produce one.

✏️ #wipwednesday ✏️ Lost in the sea of edits! Finished fleshing things out and am almost done going through individual chapter edits. Soon I'll be reading Phoenix's Call from beginning to end, something I haven't been able to do yet.

🎙️ IGN Season 5 Release Date 🎙️ Coming soon! Season 5 of I Got Nothing, a podcast for exhausted writers, will premiere on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Join host @leanimlopez.bsky.social as she chats with a new collection of indie authors about life, experiences, and writing.

It's here! The blooper reel for Season 1 is up on Patreon. www.patreon.com/posts/153745...

Editing time! There are three things I need to have nearby when I'm working on Phoenix's Call. One, is the journal that's been with this story since its inception in 2016. Two, the piece of pirate glass I was gifted last year. And three, the compass my husband gave me for Christmas. #author

This week kicks off the craziness that the next three will bring. So to keep myself sane in between writing and interviews, I finally started Game Changer by @rachelreidwrites.bsky.social and made some homemade s'mores granola bars 😋. Time to rework Chapter 15 for my WIP. #author #indieauthor

My writing podcast is coming back!

✏️ New Blog Post ✏️ I'm so excited to resurrect my blog. Along with weekly updates, the advice portion is coming back, like the earlier seasons of @igotnothingpod.bsky.social Head to my website to check it out! www.leanilopez.com/blog #romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter

✏️ #wipwednesday ✏️ Sometimes you come across a piece of dialogue you don't remember writing, and suddenly a certain song comes on and now you're crying as you try to edit. #indiewriter #author

🏷️ Merch Now Available! 🏷️ You heard right, Battle Cry now has merch! Buy a BC t-shirt or poster now in our US shop. Make sure to tag us in any pics! We'd love to see them! www.leanilopez.com/shop/merch #audiodrama #fantasy #fantasypodcast

New episode of my writing podcast!

Happy Monday! It feels good to ease back into the swing of things. Got my new bullet journal, notebook, and a jelly donut 🍩 😋. Did some editing and now time for world building. QOTD: What are you working on this week? #romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter

My writing podcast now has its own account!

Already easing back into work, especially now that I have my writing nook back. I have so many plans for 2026. Let's go! #romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter

My writing corner is back! I moved the kiddo's computer to my desk in the kitchen so we could put the Christmas tree up and figured I'd let him keep it for convenience sake. I also missed the artwork and sitting in the living room. #indiewriter #writerlife

✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️ Episode 024 – Something to Say with Erica Sherlock Host Leani sits down with author Erica Sherlock to chat about how writing never leaves you alone, focusing on the positives, and honoring writer’s block. #writingadvice #writers #writinglife #igotnothing

✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️ Episode 023 – Can't Control the Vibe with Ana Blessing Author Ana Blessing joins Leani to discuss how it feels to finish your first book, being perceived, trusting the process, and building a community.

✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️ Episode 022 – The Writing Journey with Ria Jain Host Leani chats with author Ria Jain about how the writing journey is more important than the outcome, the hidden side of pregnancy, and how her daughter has inspired her.

Unreal. Absolutely astonishing that Battle Cry just hit 5k total downloads! This is a number I couldn't even fathom when creating this story and I'm honored that it's resonated with so many people. #fantasywriters #audiodrama #battlecrypodcast #fantasypodcast #podcast

New episode is live! Episode 021 - A Lid for Every Pot with Lauren Nappi Author Lauren Nappi joins host Leani as they talk about when writing calls, letting the story tell itself, and finding a third space. Listen across all major podcast platforms and my website. #writingadvice #indieauthor

My Discord server is currently open! #writer #indieauthor #indiewriter #writingcommunity

“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to

✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️ Episode 020 – Trust Yourself with Kara M. Zone Leani sits down with author Kara M. Zone to discuss their experiences in ghostwriting, growing with the indie publishing world, and the importance of trusting yourself.  Listen across all major podcast platforms. #indieauthors

Books and all tarot readings are on sale! www.leanilopez.com/shop #tarotreadings #romancenovels #writers

While working on one of the last chapters of Phoenix's Call, I turned the page and found this. Instantly I had flashbacks to when my son was very young, probably around 6 or so, and he would steal my notebooks to scribble in them.

✏️ #wipwednesday ✏️ This is the closest I've ever been to finishing the full draft. My goal is to finish these last chapters before 1/1/26 and I can't believe how attainable that is. QOTD: How's your WIP going? Share your writing goals for the rest of the year! #indieauthor #writerlife #author

Listen to the whole first season now! www.leanilopez.com/battlecry Deep below the surface of a hidden realm, humans are enslaved and forced to fight against beasts of myth and legend. #audiodrama #fantasypodcast #podcast #fantastfiction #fictionpodcast