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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.

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 discusses the historical and cultural value of sharing picnics with family and friends.

Siblings are our first friends and playmates. They are "a part of you - your core memories, who you are now..." M. G. | #MGsjournal #blog

Reading confidently is key to success. US literacy struggles, but M. G. Lorraine shares 5 bright spots that offer hope for little readers!

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