Lantern author

James Michael Orr

Multi-genre author with a penchant for dragons, creepy tales, and lasers that go pew pew

High Fantasy (Primarily YA)HorrorInspirational PoetryScience FictionRomance
3,466published words across 2 Lantern stories

Behind the byline

About the author

Hey readers! I write fantasy, horror, sci fi, poetry, and a little romance here and there. I love exploring new stories and that's what keeps me coming back for more! I have a little something for everyone!

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The fun stuff.

The little things readers always want to know after the last page.

01

Forever shelf

Favorite books

  • The Butler's Apprentice Series (Fantasy)
  • The Sacred Leaf (Comedic Fantasy)
  • Steady Along (Poetry)
  • Echoes of the Forgotten: Doomscrolled (Horror)
02

In the headphones

Writing soundtrack

  • If I listen to music while writing
  • it has to be alternative 80's and 90's stuff...The Cure
  • Depeche Mode
  • INXS
  • Pet Shop Boys
  • and the like.
03

Tiny author lore

Things to know

  • Loves to sing
  • play the guitar
  • and write songs
  • Is on a permanent caffeine high (from sodas)
  • Watches a lot of anime

On Lantern

Stories by James Michael Orr

Big Black Boots by James Michael Orr

Romance

Big Black Boots

Candice kn0ows exactly what she wants...or at least she thinks she does. But when an unexpected mystery involving a pair of coveted boots throws all of her careful plans for a loop, Candice will discover that love is often found in unexpected places.

Read Part One: Candice’s Story
Death Addict Part One: The Exile by James Michael Orr

Fantasy

Death Addict Part One: The Exile

In a moment of hesitation brought on by an old memory from her youth, Kimbra made a fateful decision that will forever change her direction from her former life as an assassin. Will she be able to survive the consequences of her choices?

Read Part One - Exile

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