About Liora Vexley

Curse of the Shadowshifters When I first wrote Curse of the Shadowshifters , it didn’t look anything like the book I’m working on now. The earliest version began as a freewrite around 2016; unpolished and raw. I didn't consider structure, pacing, or whether it would be shared. I was following a feeling and writing about a woman on the fly from the depths of my imagination. The freewrite was messy and written with instinct. Scenes existed out of thin air, and characters showed

Introduction Curse of the Shadowshifters started as a freewrite back in 2016, my now husband was working out of town, and I was writing to pass the time during a lonely winter. Once I decided to recreate it to turn it into a fully functioning novel, I never anticipated the result. I never sat down to outline, develop a plot, or ponder the ending of the story. It felt like I blacked out while writing the entire thing while sitting at my mother's bedside. Then something unexpec

Finding Clarity Amidst the Chaos I'm not entirely sure what prompted me to create a blog site when I'm normally overwhelmed by day-to-day life. As I sit on a bar stool in front of the stove, boiling macaroni with my Mac wide open on the dirty counter, my son is watching YouTube in the other room. It's not something I'm proud of, but sometimes I need that quiet to gather my thoughts. Those of you who are neurodivergent can relate to the chaos that even the smallest things can

Writing can be a powerful tool for healing, especially for those who have experienced trauma. The journey of transforming pain into prose is not just a creative endeavor; it is often a path to self-discovery and resilience. In this post, we will explore the intricate relationship between trauma and writing, share personal experiences, and provide practical tips for fellow writers navigating similar journeys. Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Writing Trauma can take many