My life of reading started with criminal activity, but that didn’t deter me from loving reading and always asking one of my favorite questions, “What are you reading now?”

Lorrie Tom WritesLorrie TomJune 7, 2018living the writing life Comment

How to Write: I Always Like Summer Best

Here’s an invitation for a fast and easy poem that’s the perfect kickoff for the summer season. I always love summer best!

Lorrie TomMay 29, 2018writing promptsComment

There is no Place like the Grand Canyon

Here's a Lorrie Story about one of my favorite places on the planet.

There is no Place Like My Favorite Place

Got a favorite place? This is the perfect recipe for you.

Writing RecipesLorrie TomApril 19, 2018 Comment

The Dream Rejection

In late 2017, I entered an essay called “No More Standing Ovulations” in the Erma Bombeck Humor Writing Contest, and even though I lost the contest, I won BIG!

Writing ProcessLorrie TomApril 13, 2018living the writing life Comments

Rainbows and Unicorns, Revision and Editing, Oh My!

Love revision and editing as much as I do. Become a unicorn and fly with your awesome words!

Family of Writers, Writing ProcessLorrie TomMarch 5, 2018Comment

In the Beginning, Ya Just Don't Have to be PerfecK

While I was writing last week's blog post, I thought, "I write way toooooo slow to be a blogger!"

Family of Writers, Writing ProcessLorrie TomDecember 6, 2017Writing Tips Tools and Inspiration

Writing Haters - This Post is Dedicated to You

I know writing fear is a real thing, but I also know parents overcome that fear because they want their kids to have a different relationship with writing.

Family of Writers, Writing ProcessLorrie TomNovember 30, 2017living the writing life

10 Things That Could Be Morning Commute Poems: November

My daughter has a zero period. At 6:35, when we pull out of the driveway, it seems like the rest of the world is still sleeping...

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