Books

“If I read one more book riddled with errors, I’m going to go insane!” “I don’t understand how books are published in this condition.” “I want to support indie authors, but I can’t stand the errors anymore.” If any of … Read More

I’m a writer. I love writing. It makes me really happy when people read my books and let me know that it affected them positively, whether emotionally (with my novels or anthology), practically (such as with my dog training book), … Read More

“Momnesia,” contemporary women’s fiction/chick lit.Brickstone PublishingFeeling invisible in the throes of caring for her family, a suburban mom diagnoses herself with “Momnesia” and sets about finessing a new version of her old vivaciousness!More info & first two chapters freeBuy the … Read More

My novel, “Unexpecting,” was entered into the 21st Annual Writer’s Digest Self Published Book Awards and I recently received the judge’s reply! I was extremely excited to learn that “Unexpecting” received a rating of 5 (the highest possible) in ALL … Read More

Erotica. Gasp! Upon hearing this word, many people automatically think “hard-core porn.” Romance. Sigh! Most people think of a love story, usually featuring a very masculine hero…and often, steamy love scenes. So what’s really the difference? Often, the love scenes … Read More

Reviews. People count on them for feedback from others, to help make informed buying decisions. Whether you’re buying a book or a coffee pot, you want to know that it’s going to be worth your money, and in the case … Read More

So there I am, relaxing at my lake house for what is (horrifyingly) one of the first times this year, due to how overwhelmingly busy I’ve been. It’s the fourth of July, I am eating zucchini bread, watching for hummingbirds, … Read More

  Feeling invisible in the throes of caring for her family, a suburban mom sets about finessing a new version of her old vivaciousness! Momnesia (mahm-nee-zhuh -noun-) Loss of the memory of who you used to be. Caused by pregnancy, … Read More

If you’re like me, when you choose a book to read it feels like an investment of your free time, as well as some money! Here is where I provide you the opportunity to check out “Unexpecting,” just as if … Read More

With the holiday season upon us, I think it’s safe to say that we can all use a good laugh and a little rest & relaxation to offset all the responsibilities. Below, is a special excerpt from “Momnesia,” involving Christmas. … Read More

In celebration of the Thanksgiving season, I thought it would be fun to share an excerpt from “Momnesia!” The main character has been on a quest of self-discovery, and ponders the question: “Why are we afraid to simply say what … Read More

Quick! What’s the first thing you feel when you hear “indie authors?” Be honest! Chances are that you, like most people, experience some reservation, even though you yourself may be either an independent author or a huge supporter. Why do … Read More

What in the world is a Momnesia Party, you ask? With a name like that, it’s got to be good, and I am excited to tell you! A Momnesia party is… well, whatever we want it to be! Each event … Read More

Hi there, and thanks for visiting! Please enjoy these photos from just a few of my book club events! For testimonials, please scroll down to “Comments.” Have you had a book club event? Please add your testimonial to the comments … Read More

As an author, I get very excited when people read my books, and book clubs are some of my favorites!… There’s something about a bunch of people discussing the issues (whether funny or heart-wrenching) found in my stories that makes … Read More

I hope you’ll enjoy these e-cards and that they’ll bring you a chuckle! Please feel free to pin them, share them, etc! (I would appreciate if you will please link to my site www.LoriTheAuthor.com). Momnesia: Find Balance! http://goo.gl/911KP Momnesia: Find … Read More

“Balancing momminess and sexiness? Yeah, right!” This is the most common response I hear when I tell people about my novel, “Momnesia.” Until people read it, of course, at which point their response changes to, “The woman in that book … Read More

As a novelist, one of the most common conversations I have with people is, “What is your book about?” to which I reply, “An average mom trying to balance ‘momminess’ and ‘sexiness.’” This, of course, is followed by all sorts … Read More

Moms. We’re just so… mommyish. Which is a good thing, for the most part! I mean, it’s important to take good care of the children we’ve brought into this world and for most of us, our “momminess” is not the … Read More

When it comes to celebrities, the honest truth is, I don’t usually care much. I mean, of course I don’t wish them harm, but I also don’t usually get torn up over the things that go on in their personal … Read More

I was recently watching television when a commercial came on, asking viewers to support the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Throughout the piece, numerous animals were pictured; dogs and cats of every age, size and … Read More

MOMNESIA (mahm-nee-zhuh) -noun- Loss of the memory of who you used to be. Caused by pregnancy, play dates, and trying to keep the house cleaner than the Joneses. My novel, “Momnesia,” is about a mom who, feeling invisible in the … Read More

The publishing industry is changing/has changed. This we all know, and I articulated a bit in my recent blog post “Let’s All Wear Our Grown Up Pants.” The series continues with today’s post, in which we discuss methods of how indie bookstores … Read More

I’ve been reading a lot lately. I’m not sure if you do the same, but I tend to go through phases with reading; I read either a lot or a little (but I never don’t read at all). Sometimes I … Read More

We writers often find inspiration from unusual places… strangers at the post office, people we know a bit better than that, and so on. When I was writing “Unexpecting,” one of the characters I had a lot of fun with … Read More

As a writer, I’ve always enjoyed writing in the first-person more than third-person. (I bent over to tie my shoe, rather than she bent over to tie her shoe). I find that telling the story from the point of view … Read More

I’m a writer. I’m also a mom, a homemaker, and oh yeah… a small business consultant. Having been a writer for more than 15 years now, I’ve tried a variety of daily schedules, none of which seem to be perfect. … Read More

As many of you know, I’ve been preparing to teach at the AMTA Educational Conference in Hickory, NC, and yesterday was the day! It was a beautiful day for driving and I was very fortunate to have a close girlfriend … Read More

As promised, here is the housebreaking checklist directly from my book, Everything You Need to Know About House Training Puppies & Adult Dogs. House Training Supplies Checklist from “Everything You Need to Know About House Training Puppies & Adult Dogs”, … Read More