Best Selling Author

 The (Short) Story

It all started when I was about four old. I began telling stories to anyone who would listen. When patient enough to actually listen, most adults were amused. Albeit, a time or two, Little Lori actually got a verbal scolding for telling lies—adults can really suck at times!

I grew up in a rural farming community in Central Washington State amid acres of apple and pear orchards. The youngest of five, I escaped sibling chaos by reading and making up tall tales while dreaming of being an actual writer. At the age of eleven, I wrote my first documented poem inspired by Billy Joel’s song “My Life”. As an adolescent, poetry became a way to deal with emotions and understand what was happening in my life.

Despite my love of storytelling, believing naysayers, I didn’t enroll in college to study fine arts. Instead, I majored in Education. I continued to write steadily until mid-way through college when I focused on academics and slowly lost a part of myself essential to my happiness. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Eastern Washington University, where I majored in English and minored in Health. Throughout my educational career, I’ve taught children, adolescents, and adults.

After graduation, I moved to Los Angeles County. I taught for several years until I transitioned to another career as an actress (and, yeah, a waitress). Years later, I used my teaching skills and health knowledge to build a successful career as a Private Pilates instructor in Southern California. I worked as a fitness professional for over a decade.

Because of an unexpected health emergency, I returned to my educational roots and taught English in the classroom for a few years. My favorite “thing” to teach is the writing process, especially storytelling. I am also a bit of a geek when it comes to grammar–I love exploring ways to use words and punctuation! Currently, I’m a full-time graduate student and studying Public Interest Communication at the University of Florida. (link?)

What else can I tell you?

I am a woman over 50. The lyrics, “I get knocked down, but I get up again.”, depict a theme in my life.

I contributed to three transformational bestselling books: 365 Ways to Connect with Your Soul, 365 Moments of Grace, 365 Life Shifts.

(Link this) The Emotional Abyss (my first book) was published in 2021.

I love unicorns, bubbly water, and mystery stories.

The Emotional Abyss

A non-fiction creative mix of autobiography, poetry, and self-help.