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Laurel-Rain’s 2024 Year in Books
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Laurel-Rain Snow
Goodreads Author
Born
in Turlock, California, The United States
Website
Genre
Influences
Working with families in crisis for more than thirty years
Member Since
August 2008
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Embrace the Whirlwind
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2007
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Web of Tyranny
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2008
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Miles to Go
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2008
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Chasing Stardust
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2007
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An Accidental Life
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2006
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Interior Designs
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2014
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4 editions
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It’s the summer of 1976 and Alice and Tom set out on the remote Canadian highways in their new RV, hoping to heal their broken hearts after a devastating tragedy. They’ve planned the trip perfectly, taken care of every detail. Then they meet two young ...more |
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| After a devastating affair ends her marriage, the internet influencer and It Girl must confront her new normal without losing her grip on reality–or any of her devoted followers. In an act of furious desperation, Shae befriends her husband’s new love ...more | |
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| A shocking psychological thriller about the complex bonds of sisterhood―and what happens when they are stretched to the breaking point, The Locked Ward “will leave you guessing until the very end” (Jeneva Rose, bestselling author of The Perfect Marri ...more | |
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When a beloved wife and mother disappears, a luxurious condo building transforms into a potential crime scene, and the investigation begins: can the detectives find her before it's too late? Bryden and Sam have it all: thriving careers, a smart apartm ...more |
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| When the invitation to attend the press opening of a luxury Swiss hotel—owned by reclusive billionaire Marcus Leidmann—arrives, it’s like the an-swer to a prayer. Three years after the birth of her youngest child, Lo Blacklock is ready to reestablish ...more | |
“Sometimes I feel as if I've lived about six lifetimes...all fictionalized in my six books.”
― Miles to Go
― Miles to Go
“I feel like I've lived numerous lives...and you can explore my incarnations through my works.”
― Interior Designs
― Interior Designs
“These woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
― Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
― Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
“However sugarcoated and ambiguous, every form of authoritarianism must
start with a belief in some group's greater right to power, whether that
right is justified by sex, race, class, religion or all four. However
far it may expand, the progression inevitably rests on unequal power
and airtight roles within the family.”
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start with a belief in some group's greater right to power, whether that
right is justified by sex, race, class, religion or all four. However
far it may expand, the progression inevitably rests on unequal power
and airtight roles within the family.”
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“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
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Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
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“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
― I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
“Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
― Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
― Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
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Hi Laurel-Rain,Glad to see you over here!
Yvonne
Joyce wrote: "Laurel ... I'm just now publishing my debut young-adult, fantasy novella titled Sarana's Gift. I would be happy to send you a free, pre-publication pdf copy if you would like to read it ... and, pe..."Thanks, Joyce!
Laurel ... I'm just now publishing my debut young-adult, fantasy novella titled Sarana's Gift. I would be happy to send you a free, pre-publication pdf copy if you would like to read it ... and, perhaps, review it.Tagline: Sarah has a hard decision to make. It seems like such a simple story ... but is it?
You can read more about it here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Hope all is well with you.
joyce
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Stan wrote: "A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Laurel-Rain. It may interest you that one of my books, "Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom", is now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kind..."Stan wrote: "A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Laurel-Rain. It may interest you that one of my books, "Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom", is now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kind..."
Thanks, Stan!
A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Laurel-Rain. It may interest you that one of my books, "Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom", is now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while you can. (A little review on Amazon wouldn't hurt either!)http://www.amazon.com/Marvin-Clark-Se...
Diana wrote: "So nice to see you here, Laurel!"Thanks, Diana...good to find "friends" from blogging.
I will definitely add your book to my list! I hope you'll check mine out, too.
Hey Laurel-Rain,
Thanks so much for becoming my friend on goodreads. I would love for you to check out my debut novel, Her Sanctuary, which is available at over 25,000 bookstore websites worldwide including amazon.com and The Book Depository and just recently, BooksonBoard.com.
As my friend, please feel free to peruse my profile and see what I'm currently working on.
Please help me spread the word by recommending it to your friends and if you are a member of a book club, perhaps you could suggest they put it on their reading list?
Being a self-published author, I AM the marketing team so any help you could give, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again!
No, I haven't yet acquired this book! But it's definitely on my list, and when I do read it, I will post a review.
Hi, Laurel.Did you get a chance to read The Little Black Fish? I see that I have attracted some attention from the group members. I am looking forward to your comments considering that although the book is for children yet, the author has wonderfully inserted messages in the story which shows a path only uderstandable by advanced readers and adults (in most cases).
I see many discussions posted for different books listed in this category and they are great discussions. But none asked me this question: "How can a children's book have "political" contents and be "banned?" Please tell me what you think.
Thanks a lot,
You're welcome! It's very reassuring to see the familiar names popping up on the various sites.
Thanks for adding me as a GRs friend too. :)
Hello again:Thank you for saying you'd consider voting for my romantic suspense novel Lancelot's Lady. I hope you can do so soon.
If you read it, enjoy it and vote, subscribe and comment before September 1st, you'll be automatically entered in my Lancelot's Lady August Giveaway.
The prizes? I'm giving away autographed books to 3 lucky winners.
Check out the contest details at http://www.cherylktardif.com/contests
I'd sincerely appreciate your support. If you've already voted and subscribed, thank you!
Cheryl
Hi Laurel-Rain!! :-) Long time no chat. hehe How are things going? New book out yet?
I wanted to thank you for considering to add your vote for my debut romance Lancelot's Lady. It's been an exciting contest so far, and I'm really working hard at adding new chapters and editing them before the judges start reading (November).
I'd love to hear what you think!
Please consider checking out Lancelot's Lady right away. I now have 32 short chapters up. If you enjoy it, simply click on the blue thumbs up circle, and voila! I'll get a message saying you voted. Right now I'm in jeopardy of losing my lead as #1 Most Popular.
You'll hopefully get a great read and of course my undying gratitude. :-)
And don't worry, signing up on Textnovel.com is fast, easy and you won't get any spam.
http://textnovel.com/stories_list_det...
Thank you again for the "maybe". If you've already voted thumbs up, THANK YOU!!! :-)
I wish you the very best in success always.
Cheryl Kaye Tardif
Jeannie wrote: "Hi Laurel...and what a clever pen name. Thanks for being a friend. I thought I would grow up to be a social worker, but life's path didn't turn in that direction. Looking back now, I still believe ..."In my first book, "An Accidental Life," I write about the twists and turns of our lives...Mine didn't start out with me planning to be a social worker...actually, I wanted to be a writer!
Hi Laurel...and what a clever pen name. Thanks for being a friend. I thought I would grow up to be a social worker, but life's path didn't turn in that direction. Looking back now, I still believe that's where my heart is.Blessings,
Jeannie
Janet wrote: "Hey Laurel, nice to meet you, and thanks for adding me as a friend. Are your novels considered mainstream or another genre?"I think they're considered mainstream -- literary fiction and/or women's fiction.
Hey Laurel, nice to meet you, and thanks for adding me as a friend. Are your novels considered mainstream or another genre?
Yes I am! It's Friday, and even though it's rainy outside, I am eagerly anticipating new changes ahead. For one -- a Kindle version of Web of Tyranny is in the works, soon to be available on Amazon.com!
talk to you soon...http://www.billhazelgrove.comhttp://www.amazon.com/review/product/...
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Thanks, Betty...I hope to hear your reactions to Web of Tyranny when you finish...Hugs, Rainykins
Hi, Laurelkins,Have been thinking of you today. Hope all is well. I just read about your new GR reviews. Those books sound interesting; wish I could read them all, but haven't read ALL of yours yet. Working on your Web of Tyranny. It sure is looong, but exciting, nonetheless.
Keep up the great work.
Hugs - Betty Dravis
Thanks, Chase...What a beautiful philosophy!
Hi Laurel-Rain,(Lovely name you know:)
And I was just reading your bio and didn't know that you were a counselor...
I thought you might like this...
Best wishes to you always
Sincerely,
Chase:)
Don't live behind the walls
That guilt built
The longer you stay
Incased in that tomb
The harder it becomes
To break free
And write a new and different story
With the pen
That is your life
By Chase Von
tlp
The Last Panther
All rights reserved
Hi Laurel-rain, thanks for stopping by, its good to meet you.Aine
Thanks, Betty...Yes, I think the female friendship thread is a common one in my books, but in "Embrace the Whirlwind," the focus is on how one abused child manages to overcome her past...And in "Chasing Stardust," the focus is really on the fantasy life of the main character. In fact, both characters in these books are actually deprived of that constant friendship factor -- the lack of an ongoing support network makes each woman's life more difficult.
Hey, RAINYday,I see you're using one of my quotes up there with all those "famous" ones. Wow! What an honor.
You're the best, my friend.
I'm almost ready to review AN ACCIDENTAL LIFE. I really liked it a lot. You are an excellent writer. Keep up the great work.
Are all your novels about female friendship that lats through the years? Do you plan on working in other genres?
You're good at it but you'd also be good at a psychological thriller or a plain, old ordinary thriller, too.
c u later,
Betty Dravis
http://bettydravisauthor.googlepages....
P.S CHECK THIS SITE OUT. I'VE BEEN ON TEENSREADTOO.COM FOREVER ... BUT JEN (THE OWNER) JUST STARTED A NEW SOCIAL NETWORK FOR AUTHORS, but I THINK YOU HAVE TO BE A TEEN AUTHOR??? LOOK AT THE FAB PAGE I STARTED. IT'S REALLY EASY.
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Thanks for the kind words. I look forward to reading many books in the weeks to come.
Thank you for the add, Laurel-rain. I hope you find many great reads. Thanks for adding my Sharon Knowles' book to your TBR list, also. Most of all, the best in your writing!Ed Lynskey
Glad to see you over here!
Yvonne"
Thanks for connecting. I thought we were already friends, but then I realized we weren't!