Author: lauraLin

​​I am the mother of three, Concord University alumna, part-time pharmacy technician at Walmart, and weekend library staff worker at Concord University. I have self-published two books - In Death There is Life, a YA fiction piece, and A Day at The Fire Department, a children's informative picture-book and am always working on other novels. I love to write as it allows me to live vicariously through my characters in a world that is of my imagining. I participated as a contributing writer for Concord University's newspaper, The Concordian, where I was able to explore and improve my journalistic skills by reporting on a variety of subjects. I find that I have a natural interest in opinion and profile stories but there's this strange curiosity about certain political aspects despite my not liking politics. My goal in journalism is to give hope, report the good news, and remind people that we are all just doing the best we can in this life. Recently, I started a blog, Coffee Dribble on WordPress. The topics of my blog vary widely, from finding a baby rabbit to government shutdown to mommy moments. Pretty much the blog is an extension of my journalistic goals but in a more creative format. In addition to writing, I enjoy photography, hiking, and spending time with my family.

Turkey Hands

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Turkey Hands. Every child has made one. A crafty tradition sent down through the ages. I have fond memories of coloring my “feathers” in red, yellow and orange, always thinking it a work of art that I couldn’t wait to share with my mom. Later, I would receive my own turkey hands. They would go… Continue reading Turkey Hands

A Labor of Love

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I pause in my NaNoWriMo to ponder a question: Why can I write so diligently for a challenge and yet struggle to produce a single word for public viewing? It boils down to one thing- fear, fear of judgment. To place one’s creation, one’s baby, out for the the public to critique is both exciting… Continue reading A Labor of Love

Journey of a Writer

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First, let me preface this segment by explaining what it's about. When I was about 12/13 I discovered such magazines as BOP! and Teen Magazine and there the idea of becoming a writer germinated. I have scrapbooks filled with “articles” I wrote, interviewing my favorite actors, giving stats, and revealing interesting pictures. However, being a… Continue reading Journey of a Writer

The Storm Will Pass; coping with anxiety

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When I was in the 1st or 2nd grade I remember sitting in class crying as a thunderstorm raged outside. When the teacher realized I was upset she asked me what was wrong. I explained that I was afraid of being struck by lightening while walking home. She assured me I would be fine and… Continue reading The Storm Will Pass; coping with anxiety

Lacking the Motivation to Find Motivation

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Not long ago I wrote about procrastination and how it may be induced by fear. Since then I have discovered another hindrance in the quest to achievements – motivation. I have a plethora of ideas and dreams but it all seems to stall out in the planning stage. Sometimes the daily juggling of tasks leaves… Continue reading Lacking the Motivation to Find Motivation

Roadside America the World’s Greatest Miniature Village

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Several times a year we make the drive from Princeton, West Virginia to Kutztown, Pennsylvania to visit my daughter who is attending university there. On the drive we pass an interesting looking building off the side of I-78 declaring it to be Roadside America location of the “world’s greatest indoor miniature village.” Every trip I… Continue reading Roadside America the World’s Greatest Miniature Village

Lot o’ Shakespeare

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Timothy Mooney is engagingly entertaining in his one man show, Lot O’ Shakespeare. Timothy has taken it upon himself to memorize a monologue from 44 of Shakespeare’s works, including six sonnets, performing them at random through the aid of IAGO (Bingo) balls.  During the interactive show the audience plays along with their IAGO cards allowing… Continue reading Lot o’ Shakespeare