Author Archive: Dorlana Vann
The Trouble with Snowmen – Read Chapter 1
The Trouble with Snowmen By Dorlana Vann Chapter 1 “I had him pegged as a snowman the moment I met him,” Regina said. “It was only a matter of time before he melted.” “What are you talking about?” Haley Monroe appreciated Regina, the owner of the four-apartment multiplex they lived in, for jumping out of …
Jaclyn’s Ghost Chapter 1
Jaclyn’s Ghost by Dorlana Vann Ghosts, Mystery, & Fashion Can this diva solve her own murder, or will she be stuck in limbo forever? Chapter 1 Another One Bites the Dust Jaclyn Jade felt a prickling sensation as if a trillion tiny needles penetrated her entire body just beneath the surface of her skin. …
Cinderella Inspired Acrostic Poem
Dear Mom by Dorlana Vann Cinders on your face and hands, so you said. Instead of supper you were sent to bed. No one to play with—No huge castle walls. Dined on the cold floor like one of the dogs. Every day, I must hear your sad stories. Really Mother, they are getting …
Building a Novel
I have used a lot of different methods to write my books over the years. The technique depends on the story and if I already have an idea or not. One tactic is to build inspiration upon inspiration, like a house, from the ground up. Creating a novel in phases not only gives you a …



