Lauren Davila
Lauren T. Davila is a Pushcart-nominated, Latina author, anthologist, and editor. She has edited multiple short story anthologies, including:
– WHEN OTHER PEOPLE SAW US, THEY SAW THE DEAD (Haunt Publishing, May 2022; Outland Entertainment, May 2023)
– WHERE MONSTERS LURK AND MAGIC HIDES (Bee Infinite Publishing; Nov. 2022)
– PLACES WE BUILD IN THE UNIVERSE (Flower Song Press; February. 2023)
– LOCALE: AN ANTHOLOGY OF TIME AND PLACE (Inked in Gray; Jan. 2024)
– RECLAMATION: AN ANTHOLOGY OF CLIMATE GENRE FICTION (Outland Entertainment; March 2024)
Her poetry and short fiction has appeared online at Granada Magazine, The Paragon Journal, Ghost Heart Literary Magazine, Peach Velvet Mag, Voyage Journal, Second Chance Magazine, Headcanon Magazine, In Parentheses, and Poets Reading the News.
She is currently editing her debut novel, AT THE STILL POINTE, an adult gothic mystery featuring ballerinas and the Greek Furies. She is also working on a YA superhero series, picture books, and poetry and short story collections.
Lauren is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in English at Claremont Graduate University. She holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from George Mason University. Besides her creative and academic work, she is the Acquisitions Editor at Inked In Gray Press and is actively acquiring genre fiction. She is also a judge at NYC Midnight and Editor-in-Chief for Foothill Poetry Journal.
She lives in the greater Los Angeles area where you can find her swimming, walking her golden retriever, and drinking one too many rose lattes.
She is represented by Susan Velazquez Colmant at JABberwocky Literary Agency. For inquiries regarding invitations to anthologies, international rights, or IP work, please reach out to her at https://awfulagent.com/agents/susan-velazquez/
Sessions by Lauren Davila
2nd Day
Marginalization and the Querying Process
2nd Day
First-Page Analysis by Lit Agents
3rd Day
Developmental Editing Basics for Aspiring Editors
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