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

Today we celebrate children. On national children's day take the time out to enjoy your children or grandchildren. You can still celebrate today if you don't have children by taking friends or family children to the park or watching a movie with them or reading to them. There are many things you can do with children. You can read, watch movies, go to children's museums, trampoline parks, the regular parks, or just go on a walk. It doesn't matter what you do just make sure you

Today May 13th is Brunch Lunch Day. This is a day for eating Breakfast for Lunch or just eating a quick meal between breakfast and lunch. This day started way back in 1895 and has continued throughout time. A lot of families have used this as a gathering day to see each other and reconnect. If you have never eaten brunch I highly recommend trying it at least once who knows you may find you like it. So whether you like to do brunch as a family or as an outing with friends enjo

"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.

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

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