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Books Lighting YOU Up!

Books Lighting YOU Up!

Here’s a list of newsletter subscribers favorite books read so far in 2024. What will you add to your TBR?

Books & Reading, CurrentlyLorrie TomMay 31, 2024currently readingComment

Make it a 5-7-5 Afternoon!

Make it a 5-7-5 Afternoon!

This is a fun writing idea that injects creative energy into any afternoon!

Family of Writers, Haiku, Lorrie Tom Writes, Reading & Writing Life, Writing IdeaLorrie TomMay 24, 2024all things haikuComment

Under the Surface

Under the Surface

If you’ve got memories, you can write this poem. Try it!

Family of Writers, Lorrie Tom Writes, Writing IdeaLorrie TomMay 17, 2024power lines and poetry by lorrie, writing promptsComment

Writing Lessons from a Third Grader

Writing Lessons from a Third Grader

The best part of teaching is learning from my students. Avery is amazing and has a lot to teach us about the writing process.

Family of Writers, Helping Your Kids, Power Lines, Reading & Writing Life, Writing ProcessLorrie TomMay 10, 2024lessons from student writers, family of writersComment

Chef's Kiss to Poetry Pie Writing Challenge Poets!

Chef's Kiss to Poetry Pie Writing Challenge Poets!

Poetry Pie Writing Challenge reflections. It was a great slice of life!

Haiku, Lorrie Tom Writes, Power Lines, Reading & Writing Life, Writing ChallengesLorrie TomApril 30, 2024poetry pie writing challenge, all things haikuComment

Books Lighting Me Up

Books Lighting Me Up

Books I love from April 2024.

Books & Reading, CurrentlyLorrie TomApril 25, 2024currently readingComment

Power Lines Poetry

Power Lines Poetry

A connected series of haiku inspired by the power lines in my backyard.

Haiku, Lorrie Tom Writes, Power Lines, Reading & Writing Life, Writing IdeaLorrie TomApril 18, 2024power lines and poetry by lorrie, all things haikuComment

Unleash Your Creative Genius With the 2024 PPWriC!

Unleash Your Creative Genius With the 2024 PPWriC!

The PPWriC starts on April 21st. Let’s write ten haiku together for National Poetry Month.

Family of Writers, Haiku, Writing ChallengesLorrie TomApril 11, 2024poetry pie writing challenge, all things haikuComment

What’s Your Favorite Story About Reading?

What’s Your Favorite Story About Reading?

In addition to asking each other what we’re reading, we should also ask: What’s your favorite story about reading?

Books & Reading, Lorrie Tom Writes, Reading & Writing LifeLorrie TomApril 5, 2024living the writing lifeComment