Laurie Norlander

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Why I Write

Life is hard. We’ve all been wounded, sometimes broken, by the devastation of severed relationships and shattered dreams. Sometimes the...

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Creative Rule Breaking

I started my writing career fairly late in life and with little formal training. Eager to make up for lost time and do all I could do...

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Gratitude vs. Thankfulness

The week before Thanksgiving, I ran across several online articles about the difference between gratitude and thankfulness. Although one...

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Easy Isn't Always Best

I have a confession to make. I am a crossword puzzle addict. I love all crosswords, but diagramless puzzles are my favorites. The...

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Launch into Life

I’m excited to announce that my second novel, The Jonah Complex, went live in July. That’s author talk for you can buy it on Amazon. If...

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Seeing is Believing...Or is it?

They say seeing is believing … what if they’re wrong? You might remember this tagline from the back cover of Mirror Images. It embodies...

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Carpe Diem

When I was in high school, I remember my grandma saying she was surprised how fast the years went by. One day she was busy and active....

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Taking Stock of the Flock

We live on a wooded lot on a quiet street, making our backyard a great place to birdwatch. Each variety of bird has its own personality...