Views & Thoughts

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

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

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

As a writer I am used to writing with mixed times, locations, storylines, plots, and more but there are times that I wish I could do that with real life. This past week that has been more true than not. With the sudden and unexpected loss of my youngest brother and another team members husband has left all of M. G. Lorraine feeling the loss. So as we approach Father's Day next week make sure you hug all the men in your life that you deem important because you never know when

Hello and good morning, Me ans the team wish you a great week. Monday moments where started with you the reader in mind. These Monday Weekly blogs allow us to keep you up to date on all things M. G.. The author, the business, and the team. Some od the things we discuss are book releases, events we are attending, and any other fun things such as book clubs or whats coming next await you when you read these blogs. We are currently looking forward to the release of Antiquities,

This year like so few years since the 1950s had a historical moment. Astronauts went back to the moon for a moon landing. Since we have started space exploration we have had many ups and downs. We have landed on the moon and fixed the Hubble Telescope and we have also suffered a few loses along the way. But today is National Astronaut Day and we should celebrate it and all the accomplishments we have made along the space exploration path. Remember those who were lose and cele

I am writing a brief introductory blog for me M. G. Lorraine. I love to write and engage with you the readers. I love getting feedback and am always open to ideas and suggestions. If you sign up for my newsletter or to be a sleuther you will get first look at book cover reveals, events I am attending, Zoom or in person events or fun times, exclusive merch and priority opportunities. You will also get first notification of any giveaways or PR boxes that M. G. will be doing an

Happy Easter everyone and Happy Spring! After months of crazy weather that goes up and down we have officially welcomed Spring. With the arrival of Spring comes the outdoor tasks of weeding the garden, mowing the grass, planting, and putting out patio furniture. Hopefully you all are just as excited for Spring as I am. As the weather progresses into Spring you will be able to find me in my garden with a notebook, some tea, and purple ink while sitting with my feet up writing

M. G. Lorraine shares with readers and new authors the things that no one tells you about publishing your first book. "Getting the book from the closet to the publisher has been an amazing journey on its own, but now, with bringing the book to you, the reader, the journey is even more filled with surprises, details, insights, and things that are unknown."

M. G. Lorraine takes the opportunity from cold weather to write more stories for readers and to connect by Zoom with author groups; shares insights on upcoming events.

Thank you to everyone who signed up for our newsletters and entered the contest. #TeamMG will be announcing the winner soon! I hope you had a beautiful Valentine's Day celebrating with those you love and that value you!

"Don’t make this the only day that you choose to make sure that your intended recipient knows of your love, dedication, loyalty and affirmation, but rather that it is your journey to make sure they feel valued, respected, loved, and cherished every day." M. G. Lorraine comments on the responsibility in relationships and character building for story characters.

M. G. Lorraine takes the opportunity from cold weather to write more stories for readers and to connect by Zoom with author groups; shares insights on upcoming events.

Good morning, Is it cold enough for everyone? I'm in Indiana, and Storm Fern and her friends snow, ice, and cold have made it so I can easily say, "Spring...where's spring? When is she scheduled to bring some warmth and arrive?" Although it's been a great week at M. G. Lorraine Media LLC, and I can't thank you, the readers, enough for your great reception of Fossils: A Dorchester Sister's Novel. My team and I are so excited to share Antiquities: A Dorchester Sister's Novel wi

Last week, I had the opportunity to Zoom with the Books 'n' Brunch PGH Area Book Club, located in the Pittsburgh area, and had a BLAST. Their questions were insightful, and I loved sharing "Fossils: A Dorchester Sister's Novel" with them. This week, I am excited to be asked to Zoom into the Mocha Girls Read - Harlem book club. I can't wait to meet them and talk books. Additionally, we are very excited about the upcoming release of Antiquities: A Dorchester Sisters Novel Detai

Good morning! As I was writing this week, it occurred to me that the things I wish to share in this small space every week are numerous and encapsulate a fragment of the week at M. G. Lorraine Media LLC. I want to bring you on the journey so that you can share in the joy we share in bringing each work to you, our reader. True, I write it but without our team, our hybrid publisher and their team, none of that would be possible. Not only do I write with unconventional or nontra

M. G. Lorraine shares excitement and plans for the new year for #MGSleuther Fans to look forward to in 2026. | "I love to catalog and describe these experiences as I go, so that I can include them in my stories, characters, scenes and more. This way I can share with you a new place, a new experience, a new observation, or a new opportunity in many of the things I write."

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

Adding valuable skills to children's toolbox of life is just one of the many jobs we have as parents. Everyone should know how to swim! It may not be your favorite, but a solid set of swim skills is critical to your own safety and for the benefit of others around you. M. G. Lorraine offers insight to the importance of swim lessons as the summer approaches.