The Counselor's Journal Has Moved to FaceBook

My newsletter exclusive webopera, The Counselor's Journal, has moved to FaceBook. This move makes it easier for newsletter subscribers to access entries from The Counselor's Journal anytime they are online. The webopera is still exclusive to Friends of Avey World, as a special thanks for their continued readership. For more information and to join Friends of Avey World, inbox avah.lareaux on FaceBook.

Author L.A. Banks Passes Today

Today, the writing community pauses to say thank you to the phenomenal author L.A. Banks who passed away from adrenal cancer. Our prayers and well wishes go out to her family, friends, and those in the writing world who know and will miss your talented work, shining personality, and unyielding strength. Rest in peace, dear writing friend.

TCJ - Installment Three

Installment 3 of The Counselor's Journal comes out this week! Have you been keeping up with story? Once you've read this month's entry, leave your comments and questions below. Missing the first two entries? Don't have any entries at all? FaceBook me with the message TCJ. All members of Avey World receive a monthly installment as an exclusive Avey's Insiders feature. Talk with you soon!

When the Smoke Clears

When he walked in the house, I had no idea what to expect. He was cold, quiet, contemplative. But, hell, that's Marcus. There's been more than one time when he's come home in one of his moods. Still, today was different and I knew it had everything in the world to do with me.

"I’m sorry," doesn't cut it anymore. "This was never the plan," can't possibly express my true emotions. It's all I have, though. Empty words, vague explanations, tears, sorrow; they’re all I'm left with. So, what should I do? Run to him and throw myself at his feet, beg for the Most High Court of Marcus to spare me, have mercy on me? I wish I could. I wish he could hear that, hear me. But you know Marcus. You know his temper. And what I've done... there's no forgiveness for.

When the smoke clears... there's nothing left but the truth

Blue Planet Publishing and Avah LaReaux present...

Smoke and Mirrors

Coming Fall 2011

Happy Birthday, Marcus

Avey World is celebrating Marcus Clayton's birthday with a 24-hour special. The first reader to identify one character from the debut novel and share why you love or hate that character will receive an autographed copy of Bastards. See entry guidelines below. Good luck to you!


Birthday Contest Guidelines:
* Include character name
* Include your name, email address, and mailing address with entry
* Email all entries to
* Entries will be reviewed at the end of 24-hours, i.e. after 3:00 p.m. CDT
* One entry per household
* Avey World employees, contractors, and associates are ineligible to apply

The Counselor's Journal - Spring Break Debut

The Counselor's Journal debuts this weekend. Only Avey World Insiders have access. Don't be left out. Join the Avey World mailing list at www.avahlareaux.com to get this literary exclusive.

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Hugs & kisses...

February Salute to Artists

This February, I will be saluting African-American literary artists on my FaceBook page. Come by and read interesting facts about some of your favorite literary personalities. Hopefully, you'll see some names that will spark your interest. It's all for you in Avey World FaceBook. See you soon!

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