<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[L.A. Howard]]></title><description><![CDATA[LA Howard is a Texan living in Paradise, a Leo moon with a Sagitarius perspective and a Pisces imagination. ]]></description><link>https://www.lahoward.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:01:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lahoward.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[One last dance with a loved one]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we age, we inevitably confront the heartbreaking reality of losing loved ones. Each year can bring the sorrow of farewelling those who have significantly impacted our lives. In these moments, we might ponder a poignant question: Is there someone you wish you could have one last dance with? Picture the joy and bittersweetness of that moment, where time seems to pause, and memories resurface with every step. Who would that special person be for you? Would it be your mother, whose gentle...]]></description><link>https://www.lahoward.com/post/one-last-dance-with-a-loved-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ca0508493af73307c257</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:58:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/240e37_b7ad770a257940559094ce947f8f6790~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>misstwinkletoes808</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Could Script Your Final Scene, What Does It Sound Like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spend so much of our lives letting circumstances write our chapters for us. We adapt to unexpected detours, carry old grief through busy seasons, and get tangled up in the daily noise of obligations. Writing The Road to the Rainbow Hale forced me to confront a question that goes much deeper than storytelling: If you had the power to script your own ending, what would it actually look like? Not the ending someone else expects of you, but the one you choose. Where would you be? Would you be...]]></description><link>https://www.lahoward.com/post/if-you-could-script-your-final-scene-what-does-it-sound-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac88b7a86e1da51f6fb2ecc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:19:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/240e37_17c059f767624442a3580275bdc66ec0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>misstwinkletoes808</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why we seek Aatheria:to escape the concrete for the sacred.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look up above the skyline anywhere in Honolulu right now, and you’ll count dozens of construction cranes slicing through the trade winds. More glass. More steel. More high-rises carving up the horizon. It’s hard to sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic beneath the shadows of new towers without feeling a subtle ache in your chest—a quiet question: Is this really how we’re meant to live? That exact exhaustion is what birthed the world of Aatheria in The Road to the Rainbow Hale. In the story,...]]></description><link>https://www.lahoward.com/post/why-we-seek-aatheria-to-escape-the-concrete-for-the-sacred</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac556e28f4de31189b9113b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:22:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/240e37_b6338fb25aef4df3a17b8f8f684cb11a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>misstwinkletoes808</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My First Blog Post: Fiction Legacy Manifestation and a Pisces Rising Sagittarius Sun Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have rewritten the opening line of this post more times than I want to admit. That feels right, though. Beginnings should have a little electricity in them. They should feel like standing at the edge of a quiet room before turning on the light. This is my first blog post, and I can feel the nervous excitement in my fingertips as I type. Part of me wants to make it perfect. Another part of me knows that if I wait for perfect, I may never begin. So I’m beginning here, with the truth. I care...]]></description><link>https://www.lahoward.com/post/my-first-blog-post-fiction-legacy-manifestation-and-a-pisces-rising-sagittarius-sun-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4ebea462042fa0a58e984</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:34:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/240e37_49e355e20ddb4e9db0a0df1d11211439~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>misstwinkletoes808</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Writing Tips for Engaging Your Readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writing is an art that goes beyond mere words on a page. It’s about connecting with your audience, sparking their interest, and keeping them engaged from the first sentence to the last. Whether you’re crafting a blog post, a novel, or a business report, the ability to engage your readers is crucial. In this post, we’ll explore essential writing tips that will help you create compelling content that resonates with your audience. Understand Your Audience Before you put pen to paper (or fingers...]]></description><link>https://www.lahoward.com/post/essential-writing-tips-for-engaging-your-readers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9a472f950c73fdcf7901c1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:21:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/240e37_3d719a1bdf114836992527da76c445f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>misstwinkletoes808</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering Storytelling: Tips for Aspiring Authors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storytelling is an art that transcends time and culture. Whether you are writing a novel, a short story, or even a blog post, the ability to tell a compelling story can captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression. For aspiring authors, mastering the craft of storytelling is essential. In this post, we will explore practical tips and techniques to enhance your storytelling skills, making your narratives more engaging and memorable. Understanding the Basics of Storytelling Before...]]></description><link>https://www.lahoward.com/post/mastering-storytelling-tips-for-aspiring-authors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9a4728950c73fdcf7901ac</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:20:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/240e37_a5d373f7a5e1462ea4ffca9ffb55861a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>misstwinkletoes808</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quiet Power of Ordinary Moments in Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[A story does not need a battle, a betrayal, or a thunderclap to change us. Sometimes the moment that stays is quieter: a cup left warming in two hands, a child pausing at a doorway, a character choosing to answer the phone instead of letting it ring. “We don't write stories to escape reality. We write them to look closer at the ordinary, luminous moments that quietly redefine our entire world.” — L.A. Howard That line gets at something many enduring stories understand. The ordinary is not...]]></description><link>https://www.lahoward.com/post/behind-the-scenes-crafting-compelling-narratives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9a4728e12fa7bad8b53e85</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:20:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/240e37_5554d22ed15440a59aabae3d770bee40~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>misstwinkletoes808</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>