Eva Vanrell's Blog

I was going through my character boards recently on Pinterest and thought it might be fun to make character collages for you guys. In writing, there are a lot of little details about characters that don’t necessarily make it onto the page, but that are pivotal to the essence of the character. They contribute to … Continue reading Meet The Beasties →

Hello there, Beastie fans! Just a quick note to keep you guys posted on some local upcoming events! What will I be doing between May and October, you ask?! Putting my nose to the grindstone to get the manuscript for Book 2 done and the gears rolling to finally get it published. My goal is … Continue reading Upcoming NOLA events →

For all you NOLA Beastie fans out there, there are a few upcoming events (in April and May) that might tickle your fancy. It’s going to be an eventful spring! I hope to get to meet some of you there! April 9, 2017 (Book Discussion & Author Q&A) – The Kwaidan Book Club (the Read Japan … Continue reading On some upcoming NOLA events →

  Whenever we least expect it, the universe conspires to bring us together with kindred spirits we may not have crossed paths with otherwise. In those special moments, happenstance and fortune combine to work a little magic.  That’s exactly what happened eight months ago when I met author Kimberly Richardson at Wizard World NOLA. (You … Continue reading Aisa Tea by Viridian Tea Company →

Hi all! CONtraflow NOLA is right around the corner! Here is a list of the panels I will be participating in. Hope to see you all there! Fri Sep 30 @ 8:00 PM: How Not To Write a Novel Fri Sep 30 @ 9:00 PM: Using Folklore in Fiction Sat Oct 1 @ 11:00 AM: … Continue reading Eva at CONtraflow NOLA →

UPCOMING LOCAL (NEW ORLEANS) EVENTS: September 24 – Paranormal Con at the Jefferson Parish Library. I will be participating in two of their panels. Specific times to follow. September 30 to October 2 – CONtraflow VI at the New Orleans Airport Hilton. CONtraflow is a Science Fiction & Fantasy literary convention with a New Orleans … Continue reading Upcoming Author Events →

Hi all! Once again, a million things have been going on; so much so that I can barely keep up. To tell y’all the truth, I don’t even know where to begin! I guess the beginning is always best, but who’s to say exactly where the beginning is? (I’ve been reading Haruki Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, can you … Continue reading On becoming involved and writing uncompromisingly for yourself →

Hi all! I am thrilled to announce that The Butterfly Crest is now available for purchase at one of my favorite local shops, Kawaii NOLA, which specializes in bringing Japan’s culture of cute to New Orleans! Stop by their Magazine Street boutique today for your local dose of all things cute (including some awesome Miyazaki … Continue reading Kawaii NOLA →

Hi all! Just a quick note to mention that New Orleans is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day this Saturday, May 7th, and that I will be celebrating at Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop at 2:00 pm! The shop will be open and celebrating ALL day with tons of events, including a workshop with Alys Arden, a Neil … Continue reading NOLA Independent Bookstore Day →

Hi guys. Just a quick news flash/update! Our friends at Kawaii NOLA will be hosting the NOLA Cherry Blossom Festival this Sunday, April 24th! If you’re in New Orleans this weekend, come celebrate spring at Kawaii NOLA from from 12 to 2 pm! Hosted by Midori & Eureeka Starfish, the mini-festival will include performances by LibeRaunchy the BeauxQueen, Eureeka … Continue reading NOLA Cherry Blossom Festival →