Spring break is here (along with the chaos that comes from having three kids home for two weeks 😅), but thanks to a visit from my mom and a little desk hustle, I’m finally getting back into the writing groove.

I’ve been spending a lot of time with Luke and Stella, the main characters in my upcoming book Click of Fate, and let me just say—they’re such a joy to write. When the characters are working with you instead of against you, writing feels like a dream (even when your desk looks like a gummy candy war zone).

And speaking of candy...

🍬 Yes, I Snack While I Write...

If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you probably already know this. Right now, my go-to writing snacks are:

• Hershey Drops
• Nerd Clusters (forever a fave)
• Albanese Cottontail Gummies (spring special!)

I even have a labeled snack container that says “DO NOT TOUCH… YES, YOU.”

 Has it stopped my kids? No. Do they sneak in and steal my candy when I’m distracted by dialogue? Absolutely. But the refill stash? Still a secret. 😉

📚 March Goal = Complete!

One of my 2025 goals was to accomplish one author thing each month.

• ✅ January: Hired my amazing PA, Amy (say hi!)
• ✅ February: Restarted my newsletter
• ✅ March: RELEASE THE BOX SET!

That’s right—the Gamer Boy Series Complete Collection is officially live on Amazon! 🎉

This boxed set includes all four full-length books in the series:

•  📖 Level Me Up – First Love Romance
•  🍻 One More Round – Second Chance Romance
•  🎧 Game All Night – Friends to Lovers Romance
•  💘 Win My Heart – Secret Relationship Romance

If you love nerdy and flirty romance with big-hearted book boyfriends and lots of Chicago flavor, this one’s for you.

• 📦 Grab the entire series now for just $9.99 or read it free in Kindle Unlimited.
•  👉 https://amzn.to/4iIoyKd

📝 What Else I’m Loving Right Now

• 📚 Current Read: Not Your Biggest Fan by Sara Ney
• 📺 Currently Watching: The Flash (Hulu) with my 8 & 10-year-olds—we’re totally team Barry Allen.
• 📖 Book Club Pick (March): The Cabin in the Woods by Sarah Alderson

That’s it for this month’s update! If you’ve read the Gamer Boy series, I’d love to know who your favorite is—Dex, Simon, Link, or Bernie? Drop a comment or connect with me on Instagram and let’s chat! 💬

Until next time, 💖 Lauren