Lori L. MacLaughlin's Blog, page 15
September 18, 2015
Celebrate the Small Things!
Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here. 
We’ve had tons of sunshine this week, though it’s been a bit on the warm side. Things to celebrate:
Apple picking! We made our traditional trek to the orchard and loaded up with apples, cider, and donuts (of course). Vermont Comic Con! My great friends reminded me that it was comi...
September 16, 2015
Cathrina Constantine’s Snow on Cinders — Beautiful Cover!
Take a look at the gorgeous cover for Cathrina Constantine’s upcoming release:
Snow on Cinders
How far would you go to protect your family?
A peculiar metamorphosis has taken shape since the final days. And the planet is in the throes of healing.
Fulvio McTullan leads his family and a band of misfits to form a new settlement, far from Tallas and its nefarious Elites. Their journey takes them into uncharted territories where strange creatures are lurking. It’s a battle of survival, not only...
September 11, 2015
Celebrate the Small Things!
Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here.
I never thought I’d say this, but this week I’m celebrating book promotion!
I signed up for the Burlington (VT) Book Festival at the end of this month. I’ll be manning the League of VT Writers table again and hopefully doing some selling.
I’ve also signed up to have my book disp...
September 4, 2015
Celebrate the Small Things!
Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here.
We’re settling back into the school routine, and I’m getting over the weirdness of having both kids in high school. This week I’m celebrating:
End of summer fun at the Champlain Valley Fair! We went on lots of fun rides and had our traditional ice cream cones and maple donuts. I t...September 2, 2015
IWSG — Book Two Blues
Today’s the day for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) where, on the first Wednesday of every month, writers get together to share their insecurities and offer encouragement. The IWSG was created by Alex J. Cavanaugh, and you can learn all about it and sign up for it here. 
I’ve been trying to finish the final edits on Book 2: Trouble By Any Other Name, but the past month or two, I haven’t accomplished nearly as much as I wanted to. Summer was just too busy. Now that the kids are back...
August 28, 2015
Celebrate the Small Things!
Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here.
I went to Barnes & Noble today, the first chance I’ve had to go back since my book signing on July 24th. I wanted to see if they’d put my book out on their shelves. When I had first approached them about stocking my book, they had said they made decisions about stocking books based...
August 25, 2015
The Love / Hate Challenge!
Back in June, Celine Jeanjean tagged me for the Love / Hate Challenge. Thanks, Celine! The idea is to list ten things you love and ten you hate, and then tag ten people to continue the Challenge. You can read about it on Celine’s blog, Down the Rabbit Hole.
Ten things I love (in no particular order):
My memories My kids’ smiles and laughter Writing Taking long walks in the woods The way the woods smell after it rains Swords and old keys A good book Curling up with my kids to watch a movie So...August 21, 2015
Celebrate the Small Things!
Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here.
We had an official heat wave this week. It’s been so hot and humid I just wanted to curl up in the refrigerator or find some place air-conditioned. Celebrations for this week:
Having fun go-karting and indoor rock climbing with my brother and his family, up from PA. My Dad and I s...August 14, 2015
Celebrate the Small Things!
Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here.
It’s been another busy week! I can’t believe how fast the summer is flying by. I’d like to celebrate:
Visiting with my brother and his family up from PA. Getting my car fixed. The local Artist’s Guild chose me to be the featured artist for their upcoming newsletter! Someone has al...August 7, 2015
Celebrate the Small Things!
Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here.
Wow, this week went by in a whirlwind. Up for celebrations this time around:
My first TV interview promoting my book! You can read about it HERE. My Dad and I took my dryer apart, and I think we can fix it with a couple of new parts. I would sooo rather not have to replace it. I j...
