New Mystery Serial Author
- Amy Lynn McConahy
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
Hello All! We have a new member to welcome to the team! Everyone bid a warm welcome to our new Mystery Serial Author, Lori Soard! Lori Soard writes stories where small-town charm meets eternal hope. She is the author of the Mildred Wiggins Mysteries, a cozy mystery series featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, her ever-present rooster, and a knack for uncovering secrets hidden along quiet back roads. With a blend of humor, community, and just enough intrigue to keep pages turning, Lori’s mysteries invite readers into a world where justice and connection go hand in hand. In addition to her cozy mysteries, Lori also writes clean, Christian romance centered on faith, second chances, and the beauty of everyday love. Her stories often unfold in close-knit communities where grace and forgiveness shape the journey as much as romance does. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in Indiana and her family ties to West Virginia, Lori believes every small town back road holds a story waiting to be told. When she’s not writing, she enjoys helping fellow authors navigate the technical side of publishing and storytelling. Whether crafting a mystery or a heartfelt romance, Lori’s goal remains the same. She wants to leave readers encouraged, entertained, and reminded that even the quietest places can hold the most meaningful stories. We are so happy to have Lori join the team, and you can find more of her information below.
Lori Soard
Mystery Serial Author
Facebook: AuthorLoriSoard
Subshack: lorisoard
We now have 4 currently running serials, and Lori brings us to 31 contributing authors. Our magazine just keeps growing and growing! Our last edition was the highest page count yet at 216 total pages, and that was with me TRYING to pare the pages down. I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store! Read on for general writing contest information and upcoming releases.
May your day be bright and your reading be epic!
~ Amy Lynn McConahy, Clean Fiction Publisher
WINDOWS WRITING CONTEST: If you are an author between the ages of 18 and 118, you are asked to write a micro-story beginning with “Through the window, I saw...” using the photo above as inspiration. The only restriction on your creativity is that you keep your micro-story clean. All genres are accepted. Submissions will open April 1-30. Please keep your submission to between 1,000 and 1,500 words. To submit your story, fill out the form found on the “Contests” page of our website.
This Contest is Sponsored by the Strangers & Aliens Podcast (StrangersAndAliens.com).
PATHS WRITING CONTEST: If you are a young writer between the ages of 13 and 17 and have permission from your guardian to submit to a writing contest, you are asked to write a micro-story beginning with “Along the path, I saw...” using the image above as inspiration. The only restriction on your creativity is that you keep your micro-story clean. All genres are accepted. Submissions will be accepted April 1-30. Please keep your submission to between 500 and 1,000 words. To submit your story, fill out the “Submit to the Paths Contest” form found on the "Contests" page of our website.
This Contest is Sponsored by Author Dawn Ford (dawnfordauthor.com), Author Tony B. Richard (tonybrichard.com), Author James S. Davis (jsdauthor.com), and Author Steven Guglich (stevenguglich.com).
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