Category: Lori O’Gara
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New Blog Series: Book Facts
Hello friend, I’m going to start a new series today called Book Facts. This will be a series of random facts about a book, reading, writing, libraries, or any other interesting book related subject. I plan to post every day. However life happens. If I miss a day, don’t hold it against me. I will…
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Look for Good
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? I tend to look for the good in everyone. That is what I value most and also what has caused me the most heartbreak. Still I look for good. Love & Light, Lori
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I am Done
I am done with hateful people. I am done with social media chaos. I am done with an app for everything. I am done being a slave to money. I am done with complicated things. I am done worrying about what you think of me. I am done doubting myself. I am done changing myself…
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This is Who I am…
Hi. My name is Lori O’Gara. Who am I? A nobody, really. I am not famous. I am a writer of contemporary fiction, fantasy, and real-life commentary. I am an advocate of human decency who believes that magic is real and love is a gift from God. I am a storyteller, a dreamer, a Christian,…
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Release Announcement
Available for purchase July 1 2025 Music of the BonesSome songs aren’t heard with the ears—they echo in the soul. Johan never asked to be a hero. A former dockhand with a haunted past, he only wanted to survive. But when he’s thrown into the company of a quiet paladin, a runaway sorcerer, and a…
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Come see us!
Brendan and I will be participating at the Books By the Bay Festival on March 23, 2024 We will be on a discussion panel talking about the implications of AI and the publishing world. More info here https://www.facebook.com/BooksByTheBayFestival
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Publication News
The Emerald Coast Writers will release the next edition of the Emerald Coast Review 22nd volume. Writers will read excerpts from their works while photographers and artists display their creations appearing in the 22nd volume of the Emerald Coast Review at a book launch. The public is invited to the free event hosted by Emerald…
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Who Me?
How would you describe yourself to someone? I am a story teller, a dreamer, a Christian, Bibliophile, and D20 roller. I adore dogs, octopuses and hippopotamuses. I’m always just waiting on The Doctor. I’m light and happy. I love humanity, but trust few humans. I have a nonnegotiable faith in God. My work ethic is…
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Unexpected Adventure
Are you seeking security or adventure? How ironic! This is my first post in a series about books and reading. The first book I planned to talk about is The Hobbit! A hobbit is a perfect example of the struggle between security and adventure. My favorite thing about the story of Bilbo Baggins is that…
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Stop and Rest
Sometimes you just find yourself exhausted. Not the sleepy tired that goes away with a good night’s sleep but the bone weary tired. You know the one, you go to bed with it and wake up with it the next morning. Yeah, that one. We know it is coming because we begin to feel it…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 