Laura Blakney

Freelance Writer and Graphic Designer

 

Personal Interests and Hobbies

"No matter how busy you think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance." -Confucious

Music

When I was 7 years old, I heard Yanni's music for the first time. I even remember what song it was. I begged my parents to get me a violin. A decade and a half later, I'm still playing it and enjoying every minute. I've also loved to sing for as long as I can remember. 

Although I enjoy many kinds of music, my favorite is Celtic music. I love to sing it, play it, listen to it. I often listen to Celtic music while I write my historical fiction novels. Someday I hope to create my own CD in this genre. 

Art

I draw, sculpt clay figures, and design jewelry. I have sold them before at a flea market and have made custom items for friends and family for years. I have also taught children's classes on how to make basic jewelry and clay figurines out of Sculpy clay. Someday when I have time I would like to sell my figurines and jewelry more seriously.