Fun Holiday Musings

Jennifer, Kileah & Sabrina Dorchester meet for a sisterly shopping and catch-up day for International Coffee Day. * CHARACTER BLOG SERIES...

The smiles of children playing together, laughing while out with friends, gathering at barbecues, riding bikes, splashing in the pool; all the smiles of summer, just the thought brings a smile to my own face. "The world needs more smiles now." comments M. G. Lorraine in her M. G.'s Journal Blog. See more about how to connect with National Smile Day and why smiling is so good for you in this heartfelt direction from M. G. Lorraine.

As summer kicks off, vacations and road-trips are underway! M. G. Lorraine shares some life experience and offers four tips for successful roadtrips, too. Learn more in 4 Tips for Road Trips from M. G. Lorraine | National Road Trip Day | M. G. Journal Blog

Since the beginning of time, tales were passed down from the storytellers; I’m all too aware that we often lose these stories too soon. Everyone has a story to tell! Tell-A-Story Day is for preserving these special moments. Launching Fall 2025 new books from M. G. Lorraine Kids! I've been working with Kid Co-Authors who are storytellers in their own right. Bringing their creativity and craft to the public has been a blast! I can't wait to share this with readers of all ages

M. G. Lorraine shares a lighter side with readers about National Banana Day. Insights from varieties of the fruit include its versatile uses, eye-catching merch from Amazon and a 3-ingredient recipe of a fan-favorite banana, oatmeal, chocolate chip cookie!

Crayons: Early Beginnings of Man, Children & Writers | M. G. Lorraine Celebrates National Crayon Day | March 31, 2025

"Layering characters in fiction is much like choosing your favorite style and toppings of waffles." M. G. shares. | National Waffle Day 2025

Dreams are all around us in how we experience life and they fuel passions. M. G. shares how readers help M. G. dream bigger!

M. G.'s thoughts on culture around the experience of film REELs. If these are lost, will we lose the history of movies and storytelling?

"Only a truly unique soul could make such few words, simple worlds & game-changing poetry that will forever change children's books." - MGL

"The elements found in creating the perfect souffle are similar to building the main character of a strong story." shares M. G. Lorraine.

"I’m always in search of the perfect beverage ... sweet treat to pair with characters, events... when I'm writing." M. G. states.

Is the romance of love lost in this holiday? M. G. Lorraine offers insight for lovers; hot to find the romance every day.

I find that the characters I write often curl up with their favorite brew. M. G offers insights on this fave brew shaping the characters.

Is the beauty of communication a lost art in this digital age? M. G. Lorraine shares insight on long term effect of handwritten messages.

Opposites! What a great tool in writing. M. G. shares why opposites are a favorite literary element in writing and character development.

M. G. Lorraine shares author insight about childhood favorite books from A. A. Milne - Winnie the Pooh. #MGsJournal

I hope today you’re celebrating National Cuddle Up Day - literally - cuddled up. Whether it be with your favorite person, your favorite...

The new year offers a season with fresh opportunities. M. G. offers tips to explore writing with the possibility of inspiring more readers.