laurenmhayes

Hi everyone!
          	
          	I just wanted to post an update. I’m working furiously to finish my vampire coming of age novel. I’m more than halfway done. As of right now, I don’t plan on posting it here. I will likely shop it around to get representation and/or self-publish it as an ebook on Amazon and all the ebook retailers. More info to follow as it becomes available. 
          	
          	In regards to book 2 of “The Secrets We Keep” series, I will post new chapters likely and realistically in August. I thank you so much for your patience and for reading and commenting on my crazy story!
          	
          	I try to stay active on TikTok (link in bio) if you want to check for updates on there as well. 
          	
          	XOXO,
          	
          	Lauren 

jennifer099281

@laurenmhayes  Patiently waiting for book 2
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laurenmhayes

@TheBubs926 You are so incredibly sweet!  Thank for your comments. You sure put a smile on my face. 
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TheBubs926

@laurenmhayes Fantastic story, it was riveting!!  My husband was trying to talk to me while I was reading and I snapped at him.  I’m like, not right now!!!  
          	  I can’t wait to read the second part and your vampire book sounds great as well.  
          	  I will have to keep my eye out for that one on Amazon!  
          	  From one Lauren to another, Congrats❤️
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jadelle19

Heya Lauren, 
          
          Happy Sunday!
          
          Just thought I'd pop by and say thank you for your words of encouragement. I posted my book and it's doing well. 
          
          I would also like to share the song with you that accompanies the book. Would love your thoughts. No pressure though xx
          
          https://youtu.be/tWd3Sz2suz4?si=sEVG-j54ve9Enhj-
          
          Sending good vibes and gratitude ☺️

jadelle19

@laurenmhayes that's exactly what I asked for .... Hubby, son and our best friend delivered on the 80's power ballad vibe. Thank you so much for listening!
            
            Right back ya! ☺️
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laurenmhayes

Hi there! It’s late here on the east coast. I couldn’t listen to the whole thing but I got the gist. I appreciate what the singer was doing there. It’s giving 80s power ballad vibes, which I love. And the singer certainly committed. Good job tying music into your art. Happy writing!
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Caressab

Patiently waiting for book 2 
          
          Also have you finished the vampire book you or your husband was working on? I would love to read it

Caressab

@laurenmhayes I'm so happy for you!!
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laurenmhayes

@Caressab I’m currently in the process of getting it ready for potential publishers. Thank you so much for your support and patience!
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laurenmhayes

Hi everyone!
          
          I just wanted to post an update. I’m working furiously to finish my vampire coming of age novel. I’m more than halfway done. As of right now, I don’t plan on posting it here. I will likely shop it around to get representation and/or self-publish it as an ebook on Amazon and all the ebook retailers. More info to follow as it becomes available. 
          
          In regards to book 2 of “The Secrets We Keep” series, I will post new chapters likely and realistically in August. I thank you so much for your patience and for reading and commenting on my crazy story!
          
          I try to stay active on TikTok (link in bio) if you want to check for updates on there as well. 
          
          XOXO,
          
          Lauren 

jennifer099281

@laurenmhayes  Patiently waiting for book 2
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laurenmhayes

@TheBubs926 You are so incredibly sweet!  Thank for your comments. You sure put a smile on my face. 
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TheBubs926

@laurenmhayes Fantastic story, it was riveting!!  My husband was trying to talk to me while I was reading and I snapped at him.  I’m like, not right now!!!  
            I can’t wait to read the second part and your vampire book sounds great as well.  
            I will have to keep my eye out for that one on Amazon!  
            From one Lauren to another, Congrats❤️
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Tpro05

Thanks for the update. (Im) patiently waiting for your next work 

laurenmhayes

@JoAnnaGuthrie9 yes there will be a sequel to secrets we keep coming soon. Spring of next year I plan on posting chapters for it. 
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JoAnnaGuthrie9

Will there be a sequel coming? Yes I enjoyed it 
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laurenmhayes

I wanted to give you all an update.  I've completed my script for my vampire coming of age story (after about 6 revisions!)   Phew!  Now it's in my husband's hands to get it made.   
          
          Now, I'm working on turning "The Secrets We Keep" into a screenplay, based on my book.  That may take some time.  So I hope you'll forgive me for not posting Book 2 of "The Secrets We Keep" novel right away.  Please note that I've already outlined Book 2 and do plan on posting it likely early next year.
          
          After I'm done turning "The Secrets We Keep" novel into a screenplay, I will begin writing the vampire story as a novel, with plans to post it here.   Hope you all like vampires!  
          
          Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
          
          Lauren

laurenmhayes

@Shelley375 you’re so sweet!  Thank you!
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Gadhvipooja12

Is your story completed

laurenmhayes

And yes book 1 is complete 
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laurenmhayes

The Secrets We Keep is book 1. Book 2 is coming soon. 
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coffeelover_1225

Hi! I was checking out the stories in your reading list.. is there cheating in those stories? thanks for the reply

laurenmhayes

Hi there! Sadly no. I’ve really only started two of them - LILAH and the swimming one. Lilah is like a small town romance I believe. The swimming one is an LGBTQ+ story. A couple on my list would be considered dark romance, which I’d like to try my hand at someday. ☺️
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laurenmhayes

I've updated the cover to my book!  I hope you guys like it.