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Larada Horner-Miller

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Larada Horner-Miller is a poet, essayist and accomplished multi-genre author who holds a bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Spanish and a master of education degree in Integrating Technology into the Classroom. She is the accomplished author of nine award-winning memoirs, historical fiction, a biography and poetry works plus three self-published cookbooks. She has also recorded three audiobooks.

Her recent release, Was It A Dream?: Navigating Life's Journey Through Poetry, won a gold award in the Global Book Awards.
Journey through life's peaks and valleys in "Was It a Dream?" Award-winning poet Larada Horner-Miller transforms personal struggles into universal truths in this first book in a four-book poetry collection. From loss a Larada Horner-Miller is a poet, essayist and accomplished multi-genre author who holds a bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Spanish and a master of education degree in Integrating Technology into the Classroom. She is the accomplished author of nine award-winning memoirs, historical fiction, a biography and poetry works plus three self-published cookbooks. She has also recorded three audiobooks.

Her recent release, Was It A Dream?: Navigating Life's Journey Through Poetry, won a gold award in the Global Book Awards.
Journey through life's peaks and valleys in "Was It a Dream?" Award-winning poet Larada Horner-Miller transforms personal struggles into universal truths in this first book in a four-book poetry collection. From loss and heartbreak to wonder and whimsy, these verses explore a woman's path through grief to hope. Experience profound reflections on family, nature, travel, and the resilient human spirit in this engaging installment of the Navigating Life's Journey Through Poetry series.

Her sixth book, Coronavirus Reflections: Bitter or Better, is available in paperback and four e-book formats. Larada offers the reader the opportunity to look back at 2020 and the global pandemic through her prose and poetry through reading, then reflecting and responding. She addresses all the emotions she felt during this overwhelming time and leads the reader through to a self-access: bitter or better? Recently this book won the 2023 New Mexico/Arizona Book Award in the Self Help/Guides category. It also won the 2022 New Mexico/Arizona Book Award in the Body, Mind & Spirit category.

Her fifth book is the authorized memoir and biography of world-renown square dance caller Marshall “Flip” Flippo. Just Another Square Dance Caller, Biography of Marshall Flippo is available now in hardback, paperback and four e-book formats. Recently Just Another Square Dance Caller won two awards: Book Excellence Awards Finalist and Silver award for eLit. Book Awards.

Another recent book of hers, A Time to Grow Up-A Daughter's Grief Memoir has won many awards including being a 2018 Book Excellence Awards Finalist in the Memoir category at the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards and a 2018 Independent Press Distinguished Favorites Award in the Memoir category. Horner-Miller has also been a past national presenter at the Women Writing the West Conference and is currently the creator of Memoir Workshops for others who want to share their family’s legacies through words.

Larada and her husband, Lin, enjoy being nestled in the mountains above Albuquerque, New Mexico, near the village of Tijeras. When not writing books, this passionate, energetic, and enthusiastic woman loves to spend time kicking up her heels at square dancing gatherings, traveling, knitting, and reading.

As co-manager of her family’s southeastern Colorado ranch, she enjoys spending time exploring her family’s historic ranch and reminiscing with her brother and his children about their mom, dad, and granddad.

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	Let Me Tell You a Story by Larada Horner-Miller (Goodreads Author), Harold Horner (As told by), Elva Horner (Compilation) 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — 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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Holiday Magic: A Mid-Summer Touch of Christmas

Do you need some holiday magic right now? While the July heat has us all reaching for extra ice in our tea, my thoughts have been drifting toward a different kind of warmth—the kind that comes from a crackling fireplace, the scent of fresh pine, and the chaotic joy of a family gathered together.

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The Author’s Field Guide to Book Marketing: A Practical Companion Filled with the Guidance, Information, and Insider Secrets

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Help Thanks Wow: Three Essential Prayers

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Stark, simple true! I love how Anne looks at prayer & life with mystery, love and acceptance. Simple straightforward prayers I can remember & use! "

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This book surprised me not only poetry but Mary Oliver’s prose. I love the combination & I love the variety of topics. Mary Oliver is my hero!
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This book drew me in with Winn’s capable story telling ability. At times, I felt it was poetic. I love the geographical details and the characters met along the way. A great story, but I want to know how Moth is??
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“All four of us gasped at the same time—the tree reached the ceiling and curled down at least a foot! What were we to do now?”
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“My love for Christmas Eve goes way back to those big gatherings at my grandparents’ house, the focus on Santa Claus and childhood joy. As the years unfolded, I've moved to and visited different cities during the holidays, so my celebration of Christmas Eve took on multiple denominational tones and the focus became the Christ child.”
― Larada Horner-Miller, Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir

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“As I prepared for Christmas one year, a thought came to me: “Why a baby?” It rolled around and around for days. I don’t just accept the pat story I’ve heard year after year. I like to go deeper—see it from a different perspective.”
― Larada Horner-Miller, Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir

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