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  • I grew up in a cult.

    Talking about it has helped me heal. Writing about it has helped me process trauma and experiences I didn’t even have words for. I was recently a guest on The Reclamation Room, a podcast…

  • Laura’s Book Blog feature

    Such a sweet interview with Laura, about fiction, writing, Meet Me at the Ruins, and imagining my book as a series vs. a movie! I love the questions Laura asks, and she has lots…

  • Nerding out about book metrics

    Something that’s been rumbling around in my brain lately – what are some ways to monitor book interest that are NOT sales or followers? Said a different way, how can you tell month to…

  • Just a bit of Hoopla!

    When I first started writing Meet Me at the Ruins, it was just a creative writing project. When I decided to publish the resulting novel, my goals were modest, but I knew for sure…

  • A new fave review

    Review of Meet Me at the Ruins by Luna Westish, from Paige on the Pages, where Paige says the book made my younger self feel heard.

  • Hot take on book contracts

    Here’s a quick overview on why (IMHO) book contracts aren’t always the best thing for an author. Do you agree, or disagree? Would you like a longer form article about my experience with this…

  • Author Interview with Ashley Hasty

    Thank you, Ashley, for this fun and deep interview about books, writing, and Meet Me at the Ruins! https://www.hastybooklist.com/blog/author-interview-luna-westish

  • Book Club Resources!

    I just added a page about book club discounts, hello videos and author talks! If you have any questions about book clubs (or other virtual meetups, like writing groups), please reach out! And you…

I’m Luna*

* Luna Westish is my pen name for fiction writing, as I write non-fiction elsewhere. I hope you’ll explore this website and reach out if you have any questions for me!

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