About My Writings

This last year has been quite a monumental one for me. I have been stretched beyond my comfort zones and previously set boundaries. I have stepped into territory that would have previously scared me to death or filled me with a shame as a result of the "good and bad" ideas that have been instilled into my brain growing up. Having lived through the dysfunction and trauma that I did growing up caused me to have a warped sense of my own sexuality and the role of sensuality in my life. I was robbed of the magic of it all and the sense of discovery and wonder that can accompany the awakening of the sexual spirit.

At age 43, I have found that I am finally touching the face of that magic and learning of my own female power. I am learning that my sensuality is not something to be shamed of. It is not something I need to push away or hide from in order to be "good". I have found that in discovering and embracing this part of me has helped me to become whole, complete and more alive than I have ever been in my life.

I recently had the opportunity to publish short erotic love stories with Erotique.com. It was an incredible experience for me that helped facilitate a type of healing that was very powerful. Due to increasing life and work obligations, however, I have chosen to place my erotic writing on hold. My editor was very understanding and supportive, offering me a place to return when I am able to. So…while “Lanna St. Claire” is not currently publishing stories, she may be making a return in the future.

I have been writing for years. I have written song lyrics, poems, stories and have even been involved in journalism. Writing is a big part of who I am. Writing has been a type of therapy for me. It seems only fitting that at this time in my life...writing took on a new role in healing a part of me that has been dead for so long - or should I say, had never really had a chance to live. Sensuality has been celebrated in many cultures...as a kind of magic and a kind of power that makes dreams come true. Sensuality and love together can move mountains. There was a time when I could have never brought myself to say such a thing and to embrace it, but as the years go by in the seasons of my life, I have learned it is absolutely true.

At this time, I am taking my love of writing to follow a new path. I am currently working on a story that I started over fifteen years ago. Much like my short stories, it is one that has followed a path of healing for me. It is a story of a near death experience and the incredible life transformation that takes place as a result. It is a story close to my heart for many reasons. It started out as a “therapeutic” venture as most of my writing has….and is now developing into what I hope to turn into my first full length book. I am excited about taking on this task and seeing where it ends up!

I want to thank all of my friends who have supported “Lanna” over the last few months. Your constant encouragement has been a light on my creative path. I hope that when I complete my current project it will be something you can also support. And in the future….if “Lanna” should start writing again….I will be sure to let everyone know!