Leani M. Lopez
@leanimlopez.bsky.social
✨Author Coach, Writer, & Podcaster based out of northern NH✨ 🌈🇵🇷
Writer & Director of Battle Cry: Captivity & To Court Death
Host of I Got Nothing, a Podcast for Exhausted Writers
www.leanilopez.com
Writer & Director of Battle Cry: Captivity & To Court Death
Host of I Got Nothing, a Podcast for Exhausted Writers
www.leanilopez.com
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📣 S5 Announcement 📣 - Looking for Indie Authors ‼️
Hello, friends! Now that Season 4 has wrapped, I'm thrilled to announce IGN will have a Season 5. I'm blown away by the response to my indie author chats, so I'm looking for more indie authors to join me for the newest season.
Hello, friends! Now that Season 4 has wrapped, I'm thrilled to announce IGN will have a Season 5. I'm blown away by the response to my indie author chats, so I'm looking for more indie authors to join me for the newest season.
My writing podcast is looking for indie authors!
My writing podcast is looking for indie authors!
📣 S5 Announcement 📣 - Looking for Indie Authors ‼️
Hello, friends! Now that Season 4 has wrapped, I'm thrilled to announce IGN will have a Season 5. I'm blown away by the response to my indie author chats, so I'm looking for more indie authors to join me for the newest season.
Hello, friends! Now that Season 4 has wrapped, I'm thrilled to announce IGN will have a Season 5. I'm blown away by the response to my indie author chats, so I'm looking for more indie authors to join me for the newest season.
February 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
My writing podcast is looking for indie authors!
✏️ New Blog Post ✏️
I'm so excited to resurrect my blog. Along with weekly updates, the advice portion is coming back, like the earlier seasons of @igotnothingpod.bsky.social
Head to my website to check it out!
www.leanilopez.com/blog
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
I'm so excited to resurrect my blog. Along with weekly updates, the advice portion is coming back, like the earlier seasons of @igotnothingpod.bsky.social
Head to my website to check it out!
www.leanilopez.com/blog
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
January 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
✏️ New Blog Post ✏️
I'm so excited to resurrect my blog. Along with weekly updates, the advice portion is coming back, like the earlier seasons of @igotnothingpod.bsky.social
Head to my website to check it out!
www.leanilopez.com/blog
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
I'm so excited to resurrect my blog. Along with weekly updates, the advice portion is coming back, like the earlier seasons of @igotnothingpod.bsky.social
Head to my website to check it out!
www.leanilopez.com/blog
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
✏️ #wipwednesday ✏️
Sometimes you come across a piece of dialogue you don't remember writing, and suddenly a certain song comes on and now you're crying as you try to edit.
#indiewriter #author
Sometimes you come across a piece of dialogue you don't remember writing, and suddenly a certain song comes on and now you're crying as you try to edit.
#indiewriter #author
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
✏️ #wipwednesday ✏️
Sometimes you come across a piece of dialogue you don't remember writing, and suddenly a certain song comes on and now you're crying as you try to edit.
#indiewriter #author
Sometimes you come across a piece of dialogue you don't remember writing, and suddenly a certain song comes on and now you're crying as you try to edit.
#indiewriter #author
Reposted by Leani M. Lopez
🏷️ Merch Now Available! 🏷️
You heard right, Battle Cry now has merch! Buy a BC t-shirt or poster now in our US shop.
Make sure to tag us in any pics! We'd love to see them!
www.leanilopez.com/shop/merch
#audiodrama #fantasy #fantasypodcast
You heard right, Battle Cry now has merch! Buy a BC t-shirt or poster now in our US shop.
Make sure to tag us in any pics! We'd love to see them!
www.leanilopez.com/shop/merch
#audiodrama #fantasy #fantasypodcast
January 27, 2026 at 8:21 PM
🏷️ Merch Now Available! 🏷️
You heard right, Battle Cry now has merch! Buy a BC t-shirt or poster now in our US shop.
Make sure to tag us in any pics! We'd love to see them!
www.leanilopez.com/shop/merch
#audiodrama #fantasy #fantasypodcast
You heard right, Battle Cry now has merch! Buy a BC t-shirt or poster now in our US shop.
Make sure to tag us in any pics! We'd love to see them!
www.leanilopez.com/shop/merch
#audiodrama #fantasy #fantasypodcast
New episode of my writing podcast!
✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️
Episode 025 – Don't Stop Writing with D.W. Brooks
Author D.W. Brooks joins Leani to discuss wearing lots of hats, the thrills of finishing a book, and pantsing through the creative process.
Episode 025 – Don't Stop Writing with D.W. Brooks
Author D.W. Brooks joins Leani to discuss wearing lots of hats, the thrills of finishing a book, and pantsing through the creative process.
January 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
New episode of my writing podcast!
Happy Monday!
It feels good to ease back into the swing of things. Got my new bullet journal, notebook, and a jelly donut 🍩 😋. Did some editing and now time for world building.
QOTD: What are you working on this week?
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
It feels good to ease back into the swing of things. Got my new bullet journal, notebook, and a jelly donut 🍩 😋. Did some editing and now time for world building.
QOTD: What are you working on this week?
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
January 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Happy Monday!
It feels good to ease back into the swing of things. Got my new bullet journal, notebook, and a jelly donut 🍩 😋. Did some editing and now time for world building.
QOTD: What are you working on this week?
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
It feels good to ease back into the swing of things. Got my new bullet journal, notebook, and a jelly donut 🍩 😋. Did some editing and now time for world building.
QOTD: What are you working on this week?
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
My writing podcast now has its own account!
Let's go, 2026!
I Got Nothing, a podcast for exhausted writers, now has its own social accounts.
Hosted by @leanimlopez, I Got Nothing dispenses writing advice from indie authors, for indie authors. All episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and for direct download!
I Got Nothing, a podcast for exhausted writers, now has its own social accounts.
Hosted by @leanimlopez, I Got Nothing dispenses writing advice from indie authors, for indie authors. All episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and for direct download!
January 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
My writing podcast now has its own account!
Already easing back into work, especially now that I have my writing nook back. I have so many plans for 2026.
Let's go!
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
Let's go!
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
January 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Already easing back into work, especially now that I have my writing nook back. I have so many plans for 2026.
Let's go!
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
Let's go!
#romancewriters #latinaauthor #indieauthor #indiewriter
My writing corner is back!
I moved the kiddo's computer to my desk in the kitchen so we could put the Christmas tree up and figured I'd let him keep it for convenience sake.
I also missed the artwork and sitting in the living room.
#indiewriter #writerlife
I moved the kiddo's computer to my desk in the kitchen so we could put the Christmas tree up and figured I'd let him keep it for convenience sake.
I also missed the artwork and sitting in the living room.
#indiewriter #writerlife
January 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
My writing corner is back!
I moved the kiddo's computer to my desk in the kitchen so we could put the Christmas tree up and figured I'd let him keep it for convenience sake.
I also missed the artwork and sitting in the living room.
#indiewriter #writerlife
I moved the kiddo's computer to my desk in the kitchen so we could put the Christmas tree up and figured I'd let him keep it for convenience sake.
I also missed the artwork and sitting in the living room.
#indiewriter #writerlife
✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️
Episode 024 – Something to Say with Erica Sherlock
Host Leani sits down with author Erica Sherlock to chat about how writing never leaves you alone, focusing on the positives, and honoring writer’s block.
#writingadvice #writers #writinglife #igotnothing
Episode 024 – Something to Say with Erica Sherlock
Host Leani sits down with author Erica Sherlock to chat about how writing never leaves you alone, focusing on the positives, and honoring writer’s block.
#writingadvice #writers #writinglife #igotnothing
December 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️
Episode 024 – Something to Say with Erica Sherlock
Host Leani sits down with author Erica Sherlock to chat about how writing never leaves you alone, focusing on the positives, and honoring writer’s block.
#writingadvice #writers #writinglife #igotnothing
Episode 024 – Something to Say with Erica Sherlock
Host Leani sits down with author Erica Sherlock to chat about how writing never leaves you alone, focusing on the positives, and honoring writer’s block.
#writingadvice #writers #writinglife #igotnothing
✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️
Episode 023 – Can't Control the Vibe with Ana Blessing
Author Ana Blessing joins Leani to discuss how it feels to finish your first book, being perceived, trusting the process, and building a community.
Episode 023 – Can't Control the Vibe with Ana Blessing
Author Ana Blessing joins Leani to discuss how it feels to finish your first book, being perceived, trusting the process, and building a community.
December 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️
Episode 023 – Can't Control the Vibe with Ana Blessing
Author Ana Blessing joins Leani to discuss how it feels to finish your first book, being perceived, trusting the process, and building a community.
Episode 023 – Can't Control the Vibe with Ana Blessing
Author Ana Blessing joins Leani to discuss how it feels to finish your first book, being perceived, trusting the process, and building a community.
✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️
Episode 022 – The Writing Journey with Ria Jain
Host Leani chats with author Ria Jain about how the writing journey is more important than the outcome, the hidden side of pregnancy, and how her daughter has inspired her.
Episode 022 – The Writing Journey with Ria Jain
Host Leani chats with author Ria Jain about how the writing journey is more important than the outcome, the hidden side of pregnancy, and how her daughter has inspired her.
December 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️
Episode 022 – The Writing Journey with Ria Jain
Host Leani chats with author Ria Jain about how the writing journey is more important than the outcome, the hidden side of pregnancy, and how her daughter has inspired her.
Episode 022 – The Writing Journey with Ria Jain
Host Leani chats with author Ria Jain about how the writing journey is more important than the outcome, the hidden side of pregnancy, and how her daughter has inspired her.
Reposted by Leani M. Lopez
Unreal. Absolutely astonishing that Battle Cry just hit 5k total downloads!
This is a number I couldn't even fathom when creating this story and I'm honored that it's resonated with so many people.
#fantasywriters #audiodrama #battlecrypodcast #fantasypodcast #podcast
This is a number I couldn't even fathom when creating this story and I'm honored that it's resonated with so many people.
#fantasywriters #audiodrama #battlecrypodcast #fantasypodcast #podcast
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Unreal. Absolutely astonishing that Battle Cry just hit 5k total downloads!
This is a number I couldn't even fathom when creating this story and I'm honored that it's resonated with so many people.
#fantasywriters #audiodrama #battlecrypodcast #fantasypodcast #podcast
This is a number I couldn't even fathom when creating this story and I'm honored that it's resonated with so many people.
#fantasywriters #audiodrama #battlecrypodcast #fantasypodcast #podcast
New episode is live!
Episode 021 - A Lid for Every Pot with Lauren Nappi
Author Lauren Nappi joins host Leani as they talk about when writing calls, letting the story tell itself, and finding a third space.
Listen across all major podcast platforms and my website.
#writingadvice #indieauthor
Episode 021 - A Lid for Every Pot with Lauren Nappi
Author Lauren Nappi joins host Leani as they talk about when writing calls, letting the story tell itself, and finding a third space.
Listen across all major podcast platforms and my website.
#writingadvice #indieauthor
December 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
New episode is live!
Episode 021 - A Lid for Every Pot with Lauren Nappi
Author Lauren Nappi joins host Leani as they talk about when writing calls, letting the story tell itself, and finding a third space.
Listen across all major podcast platforms and my website.
#writingadvice #indieauthor
Episode 021 - A Lid for Every Pot with Lauren Nappi
Author Lauren Nappi joins host Leani as they talk about when writing calls, letting the story tell itself, and finding a third space.
Listen across all major podcast platforms and my website.
#writingadvice #indieauthor
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Reposted by Leani M. Lopez
“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
December 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️
Episode 020 – Trust Yourself with Kara M. Zone
Leani sits down with author Kara M. Zone to discuss their experiences in ghostwriting, growing with the indie publishing world, and the importance of trusting yourself.
Listen across all major podcast platforms.
#indieauthors
Episode 020 – Trust Yourself with Kara M. Zone
Leani sits down with author Kara M. Zone to discuss their experiences in ghostwriting, growing with the indie publishing world, and the importance of trusting yourself.
Listen across all major podcast platforms.
#indieauthors
December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
✏️🎙️ New Episode 🎙️✏️
Episode 020 – Trust Yourself with Kara M. Zone
Leani sits down with author Kara M. Zone to discuss their experiences in ghostwriting, growing with the indie publishing world, and the importance of trusting yourself.
Listen across all major podcast platforms.
#indieauthors
Episode 020 – Trust Yourself with Kara M. Zone
Leani sits down with author Kara M. Zone to discuss their experiences in ghostwriting, growing with the indie publishing world, and the importance of trusting yourself.
Listen across all major podcast platforms.
#indieauthors
Books and all tarot readings are on sale!
www.leanilopez.com/shop
#tarotreadings #romancenovels #writers
www.leanilopez.com/shop
#tarotreadings #romancenovels #writers
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Books and all tarot readings are on sale!
www.leanilopez.com/shop
#tarotreadings #romancenovels #writers
www.leanilopez.com/shop
#tarotreadings #romancenovels #writers
While working on one of the last chapters of Phoenix's Call, I turned the page and found this.
Instantly I had flashbacks to when my son was very young, probably around 6 or so, and he would steal my notebooks to scribble in them.
Instantly I had flashbacks to when my son was very young, probably around 6 or so, and he would steal my notebooks to scribble in them.
November 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
While working on one of the last chapters of Phoenix's Call, I turned the page and found this.
Instantly I had flashbacks to when my son was very young, probably around 6 or so, and he would steal my notebooks to scribble in them.
Instantly I had flashbacks to when my son was very young, probably around 6 or so, and he would steal my notebooks to scribble in them.
✏️ #wipwednesday ✏️
This is the closest I've ever been to finishing the full draft. My goal is to finish these last chapters before 1/1/26 and I can't believe how attainable that is.
QOTD: How's your WIP going? Share your writing goals for the rest of the year!
#indieauthor #writerlife #author
This is the closest I've ever been to finishing the full draft. My goal is to finish these last chapters before 1/1/26 and I can't believe how attainable that is.
QOTD: How's your WIP going? Share your writing goals for the rest of the year!
#indieauthor #writerlife #author
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
✏️ #wipwednesday ✏️
This is the closest I've ever been to finishing the full draft. My goal is to finish these last chapters before 1/1/26 and I can't believe how attainable that is.
QOTD: How's your WIP going? Share your writing goals for the rest of the year!
#indieauthor #writerlife #author
This is the closest I've ever been to finishing the full draft. My goal is to finish these last chapters before 1/1/26 and I can't believe how attainable that is.
QOTD: How's your WIP going? Share your writing goals for the rest of the year!
#indieauthor #writerlife #author
Reposted by Leani M. Lopez
Listen to the whole first season now!
www.leanilopez.com/battlecry
Deep below the surface of a hidden realm, humans are enslaved and forced to fight against beasts of myth and legend.
#audiodrama #fantasypodcast #podcast #fantastfiction #fictionpodcast
www.leanilopez.com/battlecry
Deep below the surface of a hidden realm, humans are enslaved and forced to fight against beasts of myth and legend.
#audiodrama #fantasypodcast #podcast #fantastfiction #fictionpodcast
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Listen to the whole first season now!
www.leanilopez.com/battlecry
Deep below the surface of a hidden realm, humans are enslaved and forced to fight against beasts of myth and legend.
#audiodrama #fantasypodcast #podcast #fantastfiction #fictionpodcast
www.leanilopez.com/battlecry
Deep below the surface of a hidden realm, humans are enslaved and forced to fight against beasts of myth and legend.
#audiodrama #fantasypodcast #podcast #fantastfiction #fictionpodcast
‼️ Black Friday Deals ‼️
My books Slip of the Hand and Lost in the Dark are on sale, along with my Celtic Cross tarot readings.
Books are only available for US residents, while readings are available to everyone, and don't require an appointment!
#booklovers #blackfridaydeals #readers
My books Slip of the Hand and Lost in the Dark are on sale, along with my Celtic Cross tarot readings.
Books are only available for US residents, while readings are available to everyone, and don't require an appointment!
#booklovers #blackfridaydeals #readers
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
‼️ Black Friday Deals ‼️
My books Slip of the Hand and Lost in the Dark are on sale, along with my Celtic Cross tarot readings.
Books are only available for US residents, while readings are available to everyone, and don't require an appointment!
#booklovers #blackfridaydeals #readers
My books Slip of the Hand and Lost in the Dark are on sale, along with my Celtic Cross tarot readings.
Books are only available for US residents, while readings are available to everyone, and don't require an appointment!
#booklovers #blackfridaydeals #readers
Vacation mode activated 😁 🍁 🧳
Wrapping up my burnout break with a family vacation.
#indiewriter #writer #burnout #indieauthor #romancewriter
Wrapping up my burnout break with a family vacation.
#indiewriter #writer #burnout #indieauthor #romancewriter
November 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Vacation mode activated 😁 🍁 🧳
Wrapping up my burnout break with a family vacation.
#indiewriter #writer #burnout #indieauthor #romancewriter
Wrapping up my burnout break with a family vacation.
#indiewriter #writer #burnout #indieauthor #romancewriter
Sometimes you have to dress as your FMC 😆😜🏴☠️
Happy Halloween, from Captain Phoenix of the Siren!
Happy Halloween, from Captain Phoenix of the Siren!
October 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Sometimes you have to dress as your FMC 😆😜🏴☠️
Happy Halloween, from Captain Phoenix of the Siren!
Happy Halloween, from Captain Phoenix of the Siren!