The inspiration behind UNTIL SHE COMES HOME...

Book Trailer - UNTIL SHE COMES HOME (6/13 Dutton)

Happy to share the first of two trailers for UNTIL SHE COMES HOME...
coming 6/13 from Dutton

A Typical Morning

Roy signing a little Jimmy Buffett

The Banyan Cafe...

So, I and the other customers at my favorite coffee shop began our morning being serenaded by the great Roy Peter Clark (author of Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer).  I've written about this coffee shop before--Banyan Cafe and Catering. It's home to the best scone in St. Pete.

Now, The Banyan Cafe is also home to a fine Guitalele player.


A Few Events on the Horizon...

Hello All,

My new book, UNTIL SHE COMES HOME, will be published in a few short months, and as such, I have some events to share. (To learn more about the book, click here) As more events are scheduled, I'll continue to update you here and on my website.

Hope to see you this summer,

Lori

Saturday April 20 - Riverview Public Library
10509 Riverview Dr. Riverview, FL 33578-4367
2:00p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Discuss and Sign BENT ROAD

Wednesday May 8th - Shorecrest Spring Luncheon (Ticketed event)
Feather Sound Country Club
2201 Feather Sound Dr Clearwater, FL 33762

Saturday June 15 - Haslam's Book Store
2025 Central Ave St Petersburg, FL 33713
3:00 p.m.
Discuss and Sign UNTIL SHE COMES HOME
(727) 822-8616

Saturday June 22 - Barnes and Noble Clearwater
23654 US 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33765
1:00 p.m.
Discuss and Sign UNTIL SHE COMES HOME
727-669-1688

Thursday June 27 - Inkwood Books
216 S Armenia Ave Tampa, FL 33609
7:00 p.m.
Discuss and Sign UNTIL SHE COMES HOME
(813) 253-2638

Saturday June 29 - Bookstore 1 Sarasota
1359 Main Street, Sarasota FL 34236
11:00 a.m.
Discuss and Sign UNTIL SHE COMES HOME
(941) 365-7900

Saturday Night Widows...

I've been sitting in on some writing lectures this week. The topics are generally familiar, but it's always good to spend some time talking and thinking about the various elements of the craft.

One of the topics that was discussed during a lecture I attended yesterday was a goal each writer should have--daring to be brave. This might mean writing about a difficult or controversial subject, but more often it simply means daring to write with honesty.

Any writer knows this is not an easy task, and that's why I'm so proud to share news that my editor, Denise Roy, and five other amazing women have dared to write honestly and to share their experiences in a book that comes out today. My congratulations to all of them and best wishes...

http://www.amazon.com/Saturday-Night-Widows-Adventures-Remaking/dp/0307590437/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Hands On Research

While writing UNTIL SHE COMES HOME, I tried my hand at making pierogi as it was a staple for my characters in 1950s Detroit. 

 

Had I simply read about the process in a cookbook, I wouldn't have known how sticky the dough can be if not mixed just right. 

 

I wouldn't have poured the potato-water down the drain and had to boil another half-dozen potatoes. 

 

I wouldn't have experienced the pitfalls of rolling the dough too thin and too thick, and I wouldn't have discovered what happens when one does not properly and thoroughly crimp the dumplings.

Had the process gone smoothly and without all of these missteps, I wouldn't have had much to write about. 

 

Thankfully, I gave myself much material.

BENT ROAD Optioned for film

I'm happy to share that Cross Creek Pictures has optioned the film rights for BENT ROAD, with Benderspink to produce and Mark Mallouk to adapt the screenplay. The champagne corks will be flying at the Roy household tonight - after 5 o'clock, of course.

Check out the link below for additional information.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118062823

While I was in L.A. this past summer, I had the chance to meet and chat with Mark Mallouk, screenwriter to adapt BENT ROAD.