Yesterday, I returned from a trip back home. I grew up, and raised my family in central Illinois. Even though hubby and I are happily (ecstatically) relocated to the beautiful Lowcountry of South Carolina, I can’t help thinking of “home” as the flat, fertile farmlands of Illinois. I escaped living there day-to-day, but, as they […]
Introducing … His Secret Daughter (and a giveaway!)
Earlier this week, my new book released! Not just a new book. It’s a whole new series. In Big Apple Blessings, I move away from my trademark South Carolina Lowcountry locale to adventure in the most exciting city in the world — New York City! Three compelling stories, each featuring characters harboring dreams to make […]
My Day on the Red Carpet … and a Giveaway!
In my now twenty-plus year career as a published author, I’ve had the opportunity to do many fun things. I’ve been interviewed on the radio. I’ve signed copies of my books for long lines of people. I’ve appeared in front of readers and read pages from my books. I’ve gotten to see my books displayed […]
Teachers of the World … We Thank You!
Without them, none of us would know how to read. Or write. Or do math. Teachers! They play a phenomenally important role in our society. Today, I dedicate my InspyRomance blog post to those treasured people who dedicate their lives to this noble profession. I am the daughter of a teacher. My mom taught kindergarten […]
A Fresh New Look
Styles change over time. I remember when I was a little girl I had a white brocade cotton dress trimmed in yellow. I loved it. I wore it to church almost every Sunday. But soon I wanted to wear it on other days too. I imagine I pulled it out of my closet every school […]
A Horse, Of Course
As a child, I was a horse-crazy girl. My Aunt Nancy was an artist who earned points in my young mind when she changed the spelling of her name to the very artsy “Nan-c.” One summer, she sat me down and taught me how to draw a horse’s face and body so it actually resembled […]
Fiction With a Mission
Why do we like to read? I know, it’s a pretty basic question for a group of super-readers like us. But if you were to throw out an answer, I imagine it would be a combination of these reasons: it’s relaxing. It’s peaceful. It’s entertaining. It lets me travel to places I may not make […]
A Holiday Gift from the Matchmaking Moms
As many of you know, I wrote and released a series this year called Matchmaking Moms of Oceanview Church. Three moms who meet at a Bible Study discover that one thing they have in common is an adult offspring, who for one reason or another, has stalled out in the Love Department. The moms want […]
10 Ideas for Turning “Survive” Into” Thrive” Without Leaving the House
So, you may be thinking, “Laurie, we’ve been on lockdown and staying home for eight months now. Why this post now?” With the COVID pandemic seemingly hitting a strong second act, with numbers increasing again after a summer of inching downwards, and with no normalcy in sight, I thought I would share some insights I’ve […]
We’ve Been Boo’d!
For the last two years, in my mostly adult-laden neighborhood, around this time of year, a fun practice has emerged. A surprise package appears on your doorstep. Usually contained in a plastic pumpkin bucket or a white bag resembling a ghost, it sits there awaiting your discovery. Inside, you open it up, your heart beating […]
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