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Catch up with M. G. Lorraine in this week’s Monday Moments blog, featuring behind-the-scenes updates, upcoming books, children’s releases, events, merch, podcasts, and what is next for #TeamMGL. Children's books are going live and Antiquities will be live soon. After these are live Sequins will soon follow. M. G. will then start the first two tween mystery series books and work on the next five kids books. We hope you enjoy all that is coming out. Stay safe and have a great w

This blog celebrates America’s 250th birthday by reflecting on freedom, opportunity, hard work, and the legacy left by the founding fathers. It also shares my personal gratitude for the chances I have had to build a career, pursue writing, and connect with readers through the Dorchester Sisters novels, children’s books, and future stories still to come. I hope you take the time today to celebrate with friends and family. Enjoy some fireworks and maybe watch a parade. I am pro

This blog is a Social Media Day celebration focused on how social media brings together readers, authors, reviewers, and book lovers. It highlights share book recommendations, quotes, reviews, and favorite tropes, connect authors with readers more easily than before the internet, celebrate writing moments like drafts, releases, cover reveals, and character obsessions, and keeps stories alive through group chats, comments, posts, and late-night “you have to read this” messages

Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with a creamy, dreamy slice and a sweet little tradition worth sharing. Whether you love classic New York-style, playful strawberry swirl, rich dark chocolate ganache, bright lemon, buttery caramel drizzle, or smooth plain perfection, cheesecake has a flavor for everyone. What is your signature slice? Enjoy a delicious, indulgent bite today and celebrate the little things. Tell us how you prefer your cheesecake. Have a wonderful day, stay saf

Celebrate National Milk Chocolate Day on July 28 with a sweet look at chocolate history, milk chocolate treats, and simple ways to make the day extra delicious. This blog post celebrates National Milk Chocolate Day on July 28 with a warm, reader-friendly look at chocolate’s long history and simple ways to enjoy the holiday. From ancient cacao traditions to modern milk chocolate treats, it invites readers to savor the sweetness and make the day a little more fun. So today enjo

This blog post is about National Hammock Day, the history of hammocks, and why hammocks have become such a fun symbol of rest, summer, and relaxation. It shares a lighthearted look at where hammocks came from, a few surprising hammock facts, and some favorite hammock-related finds for readers who want to celebrate the day themselves. Celebrate National Hammock Day with a fun! How do you enjoy a Hammock Day? Let us know or send us pictures. Enjoy today and have fun from Team M

Catch up with M. G. Lorraine and #TeamMGL for the latest book updates, upcoming events, merch store news, reader questions, and ways to join the Sleuther community. This blog gives readers a warm behind-the-scenes update from M. G. Lorraine and #TeamMGL, including upcoming book projects, presale preparation, website and merch store progress, event plans, podcast opportunities, and ways readers can connect, share feedback, leave reviews, and join the growing Sleuther community

This blog post gives readers a warm update on what is happening in M. G.’s world, including upcoming appearances, event dates, presale preparations, the launch of new merch stores, future podcast plans, and ways readers can connect with M. G. and the team. It is meant to feel personal, welcoming, and easy to reuse as a weekly community update. Please get your tickets and come see us in person if you can! We would love to see all of you in person!! Have a great week every one

Lets all celebrate National French Fry Day with a fun look at the history, popularity, and many delicious ways to enjoy everyone’s favorite crispy potato treat. From curly fries and waffle fries to loaded fries, dipping sauces, homemade batches, and fry-themed parties, this blog shares tasty ideas, fun facts, and inspiration for making the day extra golden and crispy. So no matter how you enjoy your fries lets all share our favorite ways and eat some fries on this day. Enjoy

In honor of today, M. G. wrote this blog to include a warm mix of personal memories, food appreciation, and simple ways to enjoy blueberries. She begins by connecting the holiday to a treasured childhood memory of visiting her grandmother’s blueberry patch showing that blueberries are more than just a fruit; they are tied to family, summer, and happy moments shared with grandchildren. There are many delicious ways blueberries can be used. So today enjoy blueberries how ever y

This blog gives you the reader an update on where M. G. and the rest of her team will be appearing during the second half of the year. M. G. highlights upcoming events, possible festival appearances, podcast plans, live opportunities to connect with readers, and invites fans to share where they would like to see M. G. visit next. So if you would like to give advice, ask a certain question, or make suggestions reach out to M. G. or a team member and let us know what it is so

This blog post is a patriotic reflection on the United States approaching its 250th birthday. It frames America’s history as a long, imperfect but meaningful journey—from the original 13 colonies to today’s 50 states and territories—emphasizing growth, resilience, and the ongoing effort to form “a more perfect union.” The overall message is celebratory and hopeful: Happy Birthday America, with a wish that the next 250 years bring freedom, legacy, adventure, and continued stre

This character blog gives readers a glimpse into the lives of Kileah, Sabrina, and Jennifer on the afternoon before Jennifer’s wedding to Gregorio Uberti. Each pair reflects a different woman, a different rhythm, and a different view of the world. Kileah is practical and spirited, Jennifer is modern and elegant, and Sabrina is sentimental and classic. M. G. captures the sisters who raise up iced coffees in celebration of themselves, their bond, and great sunglasses from every

This blog celebrates National Sunglasses Day through a personal look at one of the most practical and stylish accessories around. M. G. shares her lifelong love of sunglasses, including a collection of both prescription and non-prescription pairs used with and without contact lenses. Sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement they are useful, protective, expressive, and deeply tied to both personal style and history. Today go show off your favorite pair or maybe find a

M. G. Lorraine shares exciting updates about Antiquities: A Dorchester Sisters Novel, an upcoming mystery adventure featuring Jennifer Dorchester, a Denver antiquities lawyer drawn into the disappearance of a rare shabti in Luxor, Egypt. This blog post also highlights new family-friendly projects from M. G. Lorraine Kids and M. G. Lorraine Teens, including the Dexter & Dixie Grandparent Adventure chapter book series and an upcoming tween and teen horse mystery series. Everyon

Happy National Kissing Day! As a romantic suspense writer, I know the kiss is one of storytelling’s most important emotional beats. But beyond the page, kissing carries meaning at every stage of life from a child’s first sweet kiss to teenage romance, adult intimacy, comfort, greeting, and connection. No matter our age, a kiss remains one of the most universal ways we express love. So today go out and celebrate. Give your friends a kiss on the cheek or kiss your significant o

Happy Father's Day!! We all love and appreciate all the father's out there and the moms who act like dads. In this character blog we have both the Dorchester family and the Palmer Family getting together like every they do every year. The only changes to who is there is if one or the other dads are absent do to work. When they get together the dads grill and the wives set the table while all the kids gather and watch the grandchildren. This year at the BBQ Quinton makes a big

This is a Character Blog. Karen and Georgia are getting together to enjoy iced tea on iced tea day. Georgia and Karen discuss the fact that two of their kids married each other and that as you find out in the Father's Day Character blog that posts June 21, 2026 that Kileah and Quinton are expecting twins! The women who have been best friends for more than 30 years are now officially tied together by marraige and not by just choice anymore! If you haven't read Fossils yet be s

Today is National Flip Flop Day and Matt is surveying a sandal display while thinking about the past. No matter what kind of flip flop you own or prefer today you should wear them out. Maybe you go to the beach for a swim or spend the day relaxing and reading it doesn't matter just have agreat day in your favorite pair of flip flops. You can also go out and buy more sandals today. Whether you love a cheap pair or an expensive pair today is the day to celebrate the almighty fl

It is national flip flop day. Today we look at the ever present flip flop and the many different styles they come in. You can get a cheap pair at the dollar store or walmart or you can get a more expensive pair at any shoe store or on amazon. You can get the tong type or with straps and they can be flat or wedges. There is no right or wrong flip flop. So in honor of today get out your favorite pair and wear them or go to the store and get a new pair. Maybe even wear them to t