Laurel-Rain Snow
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born
October 25, 1942
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female
place of birth
Turlock, California, The United States
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Literature & Fiction
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Working with families in crisis for more than thirty years
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about this author
Laurel-Rain Snow is the pen name for Lorraine Frost Sandone, who was born in California's Central Valley, attending community college in Modesto, CA, after which she transferred to San Francisco State University in the sixties. She transferred again and graduated from California State University in Sacramento, with a BA in psychology.
Ms. Snow moved to Fresno, CA, in the early seventies, where she then worked in the social work profession for over thirty years, specializing primarily in child welfare cases. She earned her MA in counseling from California State University of Fresno in the seventies.
Ms. Snow, now retired from social work, lives in Fresno, CA, and is the mother of four grown children and proud grandmot...more
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Embrace the Whirlwind by Laurel-Rain Snow (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.50 — 2 ratings — published 2007 2 editions |
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Miles to Go by Laurel-Rain Snow (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.50 — 4 ratings — published 2008 |
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Web of Tyranny by Laurel-Rain Snow (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.00 — 3 ratings — published 2008 2 editions |
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An Accidental Life by Laurel-Rain Snow (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.00 — 4 ratings — published 2006 |
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Chasing Stardust by Laurel-Rain Snow (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.50 — 4 ratings — published 2007 |
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Web of Tyranny - Excerpt from the Epilogue (Literature & Fiction)
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Two characters discuss recent insights.
Web of Tyranny (Literature & Fiction)
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An excerpt spotlights the character's loss of her first love, at the hands of her father...And then focuses on another loss...The Assassination of President Kennedy
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An excerpt from Chapter 1, of the soon-to-be-published novel...
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"Martha Sullivan appears to have it all—a loving husband and son, an interesting job, and all the comforts.
So what happens to turn her world upside down, so that one day she stumbles inadvertently into a murder trial and finds herself s...more " |
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"When a young woman flees to New York after a terrifying encounter in the English countryside, she reinvents herself and embarks on a journey that will lead her to fame, love, and good fortune.
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"In Joyce Carol Oates's latest novel, "Little Bird of Heaven: A Novel," the brutal slaying of Zoe Kruller, a young wife and mother, forms the central core to the story, with two major suspects: her estranged husband, Delray Kruller, and her ...more
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"These woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
— Robert Frost
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
— Robert Frost
"Writing a book is like sliding down a rainbow! Marketing it is like trudging through a field of chewed bubblegum on a hot, sticky day."
— Betty Dravis
— Betty Dravis
""However sugarcoated and ambiguous, every form of authoritarianism must
start with a belief in some group's greater right to power, whether that
right is justified by sex, race, class, religion or all four. However
far it may expand, the progression inevitably rests on unequal power
and airtight roles within the family."
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— Gloria Steinem
start with a belief in some group's greater right to power, whether that
right is justified by sex, race, class, religion or all four. However
far it may expand, the progression inevitably rests on unequal power
and airtight roles within the family."
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— Gloria Steinem
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth."
— Mark Twain
— Mark Twain
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
— Maya Angelou
— Maya Angelou
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No, I haven't yet acquired this book! But it's definitely on my list, and when I do read it, I will post a review.
Hi, Laurel.
Did you get a chance to read The Little Black Fish? I see that I have attracted some attention from the group members. I am looking forward to your comments considering that although the book is for children yet, the author has wonderfully inserted messages in the story which shows a path only uderstandable by advanced readers and adults (in most cases).
I see many discussions posted for different books listed in this category and they are great discussions. But none asked me this question: "How can a children's book have "political" contents and be "banned?" Please tell me what you think.
Thanks a lot,
Hello again:Thank you for saying you'd consider voting for my romantic suspense novel Lancelot's Lady. I hope you can do so soon.
If you read it, enjoy it and vote, subscribe and comment before September 1st, you'll be automatically entered in my Lancelot's Lady August Giveaway.
The prizes? I'm giving away autographed books to 3 lucky winners.
Check out the contest details at http://www.cherylktardif.com/contests
I'd sincerely appreciate your support. If you've already voted and subscribed, thank you!
Cheryl
Hi Laurel-Rain!! :-)
Long time no chat. hehe How are things going? New book out yet?
I wanted to thank you for considering to add your vote for my debut romance Lancelot's Lady. It's been an exciting contest so far, and I'm really working hard at adding new chapters and editing them before the judges start reading (November).
I'd love to hear what you think!
Please consider checking out Lancelot's Lady right away. I now have 32 short chapters up. If you enjoy it, simply click on the blue thumbs up circle, and voila! I'll get a message saying you voted. Right now I'm in jeopardy of losing my lead as #1 Most Popular.
You'll hopefully get a great read and of course my undying gratitude. :-)
And don't worry, signing up on Textnovel.com is fast, easy and you won't get any spam.
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Thank you again for the "maybe". If you've already voted thumbs up, THANK YOU!!! :-)
I wish you the very best in success always.
Cheryl Kaye Tardif
Jeannie wrote: "Hi Laurel...and what a clever pen name. Thanks for being a friend. I thought I would grow up to be a social worker, but life's path didn't turn in that direction. Looking back now, I still believe ..."
In my first book, "An Accidental Life," I write about the twists and turns of our lives...Mine didn't start out with me planning to be a social worker...actually, I wanted to be a writer!
Hi Laurel...and what a clever pen name. Thanks for being a friend. I thought I would grow up to be a social worker, but life's path didn't turn in that direction. Looking back now, I still believe that's where my heart is.
Blessings,
Jeannie
Janet wrote: "Hey Laurel, nice to meet you, and thanks for adding me as a friend. Are your novels considered mainstream or another genre?"
I think they're considered mainstream -- literary fiction and/or women's fiction.
Hey Laurel, nice to meet you, and thanks for adding me as a friend. Are your novels considered mainstream or another genre?
Yes I am! It's Friday, and even though it's rainy outside, I am eagerly anticipating new changes ahead. For one -- a Kindle version of Web of Tyranny is in the works, soon to be available on Amazon.com!
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Hi, Laurelkins,Have been thinking of you today. Hope all is well. I just read about your new GR reviews. Those books sound interesting; wish I could read them all, but haven't read ALL of yours yet. Working on your Web of Tyranny. It sure is looong, but exciting, nonetheless.
Keep up the great work.
Hugs - Betty Dravis
Hi Laurel-Rain,
(Lovely name you know:)
And I was just reading your bio and didn't know that you were a counselor...
I thought you might like this...
Best wishes to you always
Sincerely,
Chase:)
Don't live behind the walls
That guilt built
The longer you stay
Incased in that tomb
The harder it becomes
To break free
And write a new and different story
With the pen
That is your life
By Chase Von
tlp
The Last Panther
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Thanks, Betty...Yes, I think the female friendship thread is a common one in my books, but in "Embrace the Whirlwind," the focus is on how one abused child manages to overcome her past...And in "Chasing Stardust," the focus is really on the fantasy life of the main character. In fact, both characters in these books are actually deprived of that constant friendship factor -- the lack of an ongoing support network makes each woman's life more difficult.
Hey, RAINYday,I see you're using one of my quotes up there with all those "famous" ones. Wow! What an honor.
You're the best, my friend.
I'm almost ready to review AN ACCIDENTAL LIFE. I really liked it a lot. You are an excellent writer. Keep up the great work.
Are all your novels about female friendship that lats through the years? Do you plan on working in other genres?
You're good at it but you'd also be good at a psychological thriller or a plain, old ordinary thriller, too.
c u later,
Betty Dravis
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