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Apr 11 •
My article!
This is the first piece of my writing that's ever been published! I'm so excited to share it :-) https://www.hippocampusmagazine.com/2026/04/craft-the-things-i-carried-out-of-suburbia-using-classic-structure-to-write-memoir-by-lori-lackland/
Apr 11 •
Good News
I submitted a short story for publication in an anthology. The theme is Keepsakes. After two edits it has been accepted.
2 likes • Apr 11
Congratulations! 🤩
Apr 1 •
Hello members
I am Patricia and I hail from Philadelphia,. I use to live in Park City, Utah and finally got up the courage to move, thanks to my daughters. Hi Lynn, this is Patricia and I want to give a shout out to you because of your commitment to us as Authors. I am in the midst of writing two books and look forwardto input from this community. Thank you Lynn and my community of members.
1 like • Apr 8
Welcome, Patricia! I live in the PNW now, but I'm an east coast native and spent many years in the Baltimore/Philly area :-)
Feb 18 •
👋 Introduce Yourself — Tell Us Your Story!
We want to know who you are! One of the best parts of this community is the incredible group of thought leaders inside it — and that means you. Take a few minutes to introduce yourself by copying and pasting the prompts below, and add your answers in the comments so we can cheer you on, connect with you, and support your journey. Copy and paste the prompts and answer them in the comments below: 🙋 My name is: 📍 I'm based in: 💼 What I do professionally: 🎯 Who I serve: 📖 My book idea or working title is: 🚀 My goal for my book is: 🤔 My biggest challenge with publishing is: 🌟 One fact people would be surprised to know about me: There are no wrong answers — whether your book is a fully formed concept or just a feeling that you have something important to say, you belong here, and we want to hear from you. Drop your introduction below, and don't forget to welcome others when they post theirs. A simple comment goes a long way in making someone feel like they've found their people. 💬 We can't wait to meet you. 📖 Lynn PS Already introduced yourself? Jump into the Start Here Course to discover your member benefits!
8 likes • Mar 31
🙋 My name is: Lori Lackland 📍 I'm based in: Camas, Washington 💼 What I do professionally: I teach high school English 🎯 Who I serve: Those whose voices are silenced, and students 📖 My book idea or working title is: Carrying On: A Love Story; it's my memoir which uses Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried as a thematic and structural framework. ✍️ My current level in this community is: just starting. 🚀 My biggest goal for my book is: I hope to finish it by the end of July and find an agent 🤔 My biggest challenge or fear about publishing is: not finding an agent or publisher 🌟 One thing people would be surprised to know about me: By far, hip hop is my favorite genre
1 like • Apr 2
@Sheryl Robinson My best friend is a dedicated Girl Scout Troop Leader, and my own kids participated (as did I!). I'm such a GS supporter <3
Mar 11 •
If you could co-author a book with any leader—living or historical—who would it be and why?
Have you thought about a famous figure, either now or in the past, that you would love to write a book with? The figure doesn't have to relate to your business or career. Who would you pick?
0 likes • Mar 31
Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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@lori-lackland-5657
I'm a teacher/writer who currently works in literary memoir/creative nonfiction with an interest in historical fiction. I teach English in the PNW.
Active 103d ago
Joined Mar 28, 2026