About Lucy A. McLaren: I am a fantasy author and professional counsellor, passionate about writing stories that include a realistic representation and exploration of mental health issues. My debut novel, Awakening: The Commune’s Curse Book 1, releases from SFWP on 1st May 2022. What inspires you to write? I would say it’s all of the other fantasy stories that I consume (and have done since childhood) in multiple forms, including books, video games, films and TV shows. Favourites include … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lucy A. McLaren