Many books have pierced my heart and made a home inside me forever. I have my top three books in my “back pocket” to hand out when I’m asked that deep rooted question, “What is your favorite book?” I also have a lineup of authors and books of various genres that I can pull fromContinue reading “Favorite Books”
Author Archives: lornajane
Teaching at LTUE
I went to my first Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) writers conference in 2018. I didn’t realize then the richness it would add to my life. Not just because of the excellent classes, but because I made friends that changed me. I’ve attended every year since and my tribe continues to grow. This yearContinue reading “Teaching at LTUE”
My Top Five Ted Talks
If you haven’t heard of Ted Talks yet, you are in for a treat. “Ideas worth spreading” is their motto. There are hundreds of talks on various topics. Best part is they are all, on average, about 20 minutes. These talks aren’t meant to be taken at face value. They are meant to get youContinue reading “My Top Five Ted Talks”
Ten Years and Counting
Years ago, Lorna Jane wrote the words that would begin her writing journey. For the first time, she is sharing them.
Beta Listening
Meeting new people sometimes brings new adventures. For Lorna Jane, beta listening is one such experience.
New Year – Same Idea
I’m an optimist. Not a “plug your ears, close your eyes and sing a happy song while ignoring reality” type. More like I know reality and hope in the good to come. I believe that problems can be solved, people can learn and be better, and everything will turn out alright in the end…until theContinue reading “New Year – Same Idea”
Short Story: A Blessing And A Curse
It was meant as a blessing, but it was far from it. My parents meant well. They loved their “darling daughter” and wished to make her life better than their own. They did not have much. My father was a laborer, my mother a seamstress whenever she could get work. They saved everyContinue reading “Short Story: A Blessing And A Curse”
The Art of Listening
Have you ever spoken to a child and, as they talk, they have a long pause between words or ideas? I’ve seen two main reactions to this. One, there’s an impatience that happens. Either for the kid to finish up because you know what they are going to say anyway, you want to quit beingContinue reading “The Art of Listening”
Drained, But Doing It Anyway
I don’t feel like writing today. Like at all. That is an odd thing for me since I’m pretty geared up to write most of the time. I am an introvert, which means I recharge when I am by myself. The holidays, having the kids home, visitors, etc is all catching up to me. IContinue reading “Drained, But Doing It Anyway”
One Million Words 2020 Challenge
One Million Word Challenge 2020 has commenced! One of the best decisions I ever made was two years ago deciding to attend my first writers conference. That conference gave me information on more conferences. My first LTUE (Life the Universe and Everything) conference was in February of 2018. Who knew that such a decision wouldContinue reading “One Million Words 2020 Challenge”