An avid reader practically since birth, Laurie Lucking
discovered her passion for writing after leaving her career as an attorney to
become a stay-at-home mom. When she gets a break from playing superheroes and
driving windup cars, she writes young adult fantasy with a strong thread of
fairy tale romance. Her debut novel, Common,
released in February from Love2ReadLove2Write Publishing, and her short story,
“Threshold,” was published in a Fellowship of Fantasy anthology titled Mythical Doorways. Laurie is the
Secretary of her local ACFW chapter and a co-founder of Lands Uncharted, a blog for fans of clean young adult speculative
fiction. A Midwestern girl through and through, she currently lives in
Minnesota with her husband and two young sons. Find out more by visiting www.laurielucking.com.
Laura's Latest Book Release: Common
Leah spends her days scrubbing
floors, polishing silver, and meekly curtsying to nobility. Nothing
distinguishes her from the other commoners serving at the palace, except her
red hair.
And her secret friendship with
Rafe, the Crown Prince of Imperia.
But Leah’s safe, ordinary world
begins to splinter. Rafe’s parents announce his betrothal to a foreign
princess, and she unearths a plot to overthrow the royal family. When she
reports it without proof, her life shatters completely when the queen banishes
her for treason.
Harbored by an unusual group of
nuns, Leah must secure Rafe’s safety before it’s too late. But her quest
reveals a villain far more sinister than an ambitious nobleman with his eye on
the throne.
Can a common maidservant summon the courage to fight for
her dearest friend? Buy the book HERE.
Laurie's Banana-Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
The
banana in these cookie bars adds a touch of flavor and makes them so moist! I
get asked for this recipe all the time :) Plus, it’s perfect for anyone who
can’t have eggs.
2 ¼
cups flour
1
tsp baking soda
1
tsp salt
1
cup butter, softened
¾
cup sugar
¾ cup
brown sugar
1
tsp vanilla
1
banana, mashed
1
12-oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat
oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Combine flour, baking soda, and
salt in a small bowl. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large
bowl. Add banana and beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in
chocolate chips. Spread in pan. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
