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Lorraine Carey

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Lorraine Carey is a retired children's reading specialist, teacher and an International Award-Winning Author. She has taught in many states in the US and provided reading services for students at a private school on Grand Cayman, where she lived with her husband for nine years. She was a city gal, living in Orange County, California until fate whisked her away to the Caribbean where life was very different from the one she was accustomed to. Trading in her fashionable heels for flip-flops was quite a change, but led to a lifestyle that allowed for a writing career to begin.

As of July 2018 she has moved back to the US and residing in the picturesque city of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Her love for paranormal stories and urban legends began at a
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Jonathan’s Locket

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Beloved Sacrifice

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“We are not alone.
The spirits of those gone before guide our steps,our traditions,our beliefs.
We are not alone.
The care of those around us leads us to healing and wholeness and comfort.
Mohawk/Onondaga Healer”
Lorraine Carey, Losing Ground

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“We are not alone.
The spirits of those gone before guide our steps,our traditions,our beliefs.
We are not alone.
The care of those around us leads us to healing and wholeness and comfort.
Mohawk/Onondaga Healer”
Lorraine Carey, Losing Ground

“Listen with an open heart”
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“Many years ago, plunging was discovered when the moon was in two halves- it's all about dreams, you see”
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“I am here because I have to be here, as here I am supposed to be! All things should be, and usually are, found in their rightful places. Can you imagine how chaotic the world would be if nothing was in its correct place?”
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“Doubt is unacceptable and should not enter you; it is merely evil trying to divert you and increase the difficulty of your task”
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Sheri wrote: "Welcome Lorraine! Please spread the word also about my Award-winning Book "Cassie's Marvelous Music Lessons" and the upcoming early chapter book. For boy or girl, ages 3-8,

Best,
Sheri

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Sheri Poe-Pape Welcome Lorraine! Please spread the word also about my Award-winning Book "Cassie's Marvelous Music Lessons" and the upcoming early chapter book. For boy or girl, ages 3-8,

Best,
Sheri

Available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble

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