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D.L. Norris

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in Richmond, The United States

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D. L. Norris is a distinguished author and motivational speaker, widely recognized for her insightful contributions to literature and personal development. With a prolific career spanning several decades, Norris has explored themes of health, emotional wellness, family dynamics, and cultural history, earning her a devoted readership. Her acclaimed novels, “The Long Way Home,” “Where the Heart Is,” “Old Books and Faded Dreams: Collector’s Edition,” and "Field of Memories: A Tapestry of Heartwarming Short Stories"—are celebrated for their vibrant, humorous narratives and authentic portrayal of real-life events and mindsets inspired by her beloved Scandinavian heritage.

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Average rating: 4.61 · 36 ratings · 22 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Old Books and Faded Dreams 4.93 avg rating — 15 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Long Way Home 4.07 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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D.L. Norris liked Abigail L.'s review of Field of Memories: A Tapestry of Heartwarming Short Stories: "Field of Memories is a tender and thoughtful collection of short autobiographical stories that traces a woman’s life from childhood into later years, capturing the people and moments that quietly shape who we become. Each vignette feels like a snapsh" Read more of this review »
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D.L. Norris liked Leanne's review of Old Books and Faded Dreams: "Old Books and Faded Dreams is a tender, quietly luminous portrait of small-town life, where memory lingers in the corners of a Victorian manor and love—grief-stricken, resilient, and unconditional—threads its way through every page. D. L. Norris invi" Read more of this review »
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D.L. Norris liked Christian Sia's review of Old Books and Faded Dreams: "This one was a great one for me. Old Books and Faded Dreams transports readers to Tilden, Nebraska, where Maggie Davis navigates life after tragedy, amid family secrets and the bonds of community. The novel’s charm lies in its warm characters, lively " Read more of this review »
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D.L. Norris liked Abigail L.'s review of Old Books and Faded Dreams: "Old Books and Faded Dreams is a touching story that weaves together the joys and struggles of small-town life in Tilden, Nebraska. I loved following Maggie Davis as she balanced grief, family secrets, and the possibility of new love, all while raisin" Read more of this review »
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“There is a hopeless longing for nostalgia that pervades the human soul, a return to the warm glow of remembrance or some imagined past.”
― Deborah L. Norris, The House Guest: Pathway to Persuasion

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“Innumerable victories are silently celebrated each day by those who maintain their courage.”
― Deborah L. Norris

tags: courage, inspiration

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D.L.’s Quotes

“If a book is well-written, I always find it too short.”
― Jane Austen

tags: books, reading

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“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God’s handwriting — a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

tags: beauty, inspiration

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