Leani M. Lopez
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Leani M. Lopez
@leanimlopez.bsky.social
✨Author Coach, Writer, & Podcaster based out of northern NH✨ 🌈🇵🇷

Writer & Director of Battle Cry: Captivity & To Court Death
Host of I Got Nothing, a Podcast for Exhausted Writers

www.leanilopez.com
✏️🎙️ 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.
December 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
December 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
My Discord server is currently open!

#writer #indieauthor #indiewriter #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
✏️🎙️ 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
December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Books and all tarot readings are on sale!

www.leanilopez.com/shop

#tarotreadings #romancenovels #writers
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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.
November 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
✏️ #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
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
‼️ Black Friday Deals ‼️

My books Slip of the Hand and Lost in the Dark are on sale, along with my Celtic Cross tarot readings.

Books are only available for US residents, while readings are available to everyone, and don't require an appointment!

#booklovers #blackfridaydeals #readers
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Vacation mode activated 😁 🍁 🧳

Wrapping up my burnout break with a family vacation.

#indiewriter #writer #burnout #indieauthor #romancewriter
November 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Sometimes you have to dress as your FMC 😆😜🏴‍☠️

Happy Halloween, from Captain Phoenix of the Siren!
October 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Still on my break. But what better time to start the horror story that's been bouncing around in my head then on Oct 13th during a rainy, gray day?

#indiewriter #horrorwriter #writingcommunity #writer #mentalhealthreset #newwip
October 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I didn't realize how close I was getting to finally drafting this book. I've been trying to tell this story since 2016 and I can't wrap my head around the fact that I'm almost there!

I think this is some of my best writing. No, that's not true, I KNOW it is.

#writer #wip #writing #pirates
September 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Just holding a piece of pirate glass while writing about pirates. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

#writing #writer
September 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
My therapist sent me a piece of rare pirate glass she found because she knows I'm working on a book about queer pirates. 😍😍😍
September 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Monday morning egg, cheddar, and turkey bacon sandwich before diving into work.
September 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I guess I'm not allowed to move 😂

#cat #blackcat #taakothecat #kitty
April 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Having a slow morning today after overdoing things yesterday. It helps to have my snuggle buddy never too far away.

As much progress as I've been making, I'm trying to remember to pause and take a break.

#cat #blackcats #kitties #kitty
March 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Got my breakfast sandwich and my obligatory three beverages. Editing time!

QOTD: what are your go-to beverages when you want to get things done?

#podcastlife #podcaster #fantasywriter #writerlife
March 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Taako is once again demanding attention while I edit 😆.

Back in the chair today, tackling another episode of Battle Cry while chugging matcha.

Depending on when I get the rest of the pickups done, I'm hoping to have a release date for you later this month. Fingers crossed!

#podcastlife
March 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Happy Monday!

It's been weeks since I've sat at my desk. While I'm still not 💯 recovered from the flu, I am doing much better. Easing slowly back into work mode.

QOTD: What are you reading or working on this week?

#writingcommunity #writerlife #podcasterlife
March 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I'm still recovering from the flu but I just had to bake something, even though I'm exhausted. So here is my first pineapple upside down cake. It smells amazing and now I need a nap.

I hope you're all staying safe and healthy.
March 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Perfectly round face 😂 😺

#cats #kitty #blackcat #taakothecat
March 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🎧 #wipwednesday 🎧

Took a little break from @battlecryofficial.bsky.social the last couple of weeks after focusing on nothing else in January.

There are still some lines that need to be redone but there's plenty of work to do. Right now I'm focusing on sound effects!

#fictionpodcast
February 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Last week was all over the place and I'm really hoping to get back to business as usual. This year I decided to do a bullet journal and I've actually been keeping up with it!

My tasks are minimal at the moment as I'm trying to ease back into the flow.

#authorcommunity #writercommunity #journal
February 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
About once a year I open my Discord up to other #writers! I'm looking to build a space where we can share WIPs, #writingtips, and promote our projects.

Message me for an invite!

#writingcommunity #writerlife #writercommunity
February 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM