KB Laugheed

Author: kblaugheed

  • Thank You!

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    kblaugheed

    I just have to say thank you to all the fans of The Spirit Keeper who have been sending me such supportive emails.  You’ll never know how much I’ve needed the encouragement! I also want to say thank you to all the fantastic librarians I’ve met recently as I’ve traveled across the country.  Every library…

  • Pulling Weeds

    Pulling Weeds

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    kblaugheed

    When my beloved sister-in-law, Anne, passed away last year, we added her ashes to the soil at the base of three magnolia bushes we planted in her honor.  One bush is in our yard, but the other two are in the woods, where they are surrounded by wilderness. I’ve spent a lot of time this…

  • Real Magic

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    kblaugheed

    When I go to book fairs and author events, I am repeatedly amazed at how popular the fantasy genre has become.  To be honest, I’m not a fan.  I prefer reality.  Some readers might raise a dubious eyebrow and suggest The Spirit Keeper is not without magic, but I would reply that any “magic” in…

  • Thank You

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    kblaugheed

    I’ve received so many kind and generous comments lately, that I wanted to give something back to you.  So I filmed the sunrise this morning whilst reading chapter 1 of The Spirit Keeper, and I’ve spent the day trying to figure out how to post it on Youtube.  I hope this works, and I hope…

  • Perspective

    Perspective

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    kblaugheed

    I haven’t written a post recently for several reasons, not the least of which is I’ve been trying to survive this tedious winter. But now that the forecasters are promising tonight will be the last sub-zero experience for a while, I hope to be able to start thinking about something other than trying not to…

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    kblaugheed

    It’s a whole new year, and to get things started off on the right foot, I saw a lovely tweet from someone who enjoyed The Spirit Keeper and is still yearning for the sequel.  Read her review of my book and other interesting tidbits on her website: *Release Day* The Spirit Keeper by K.B. Laugheed…

  • Columbus Day

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    kblaugheed

    Today is Columbus Day — which, to me, is the day those of us in the US celebrate Myth and Storytelling. After all, the account of Columbus given to me in my 8th grade history book was far from a complete and accurate description of the Italian man who lived in 1492. If you’re not…

  • Bird Racism Update

    Bird Racism Update

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    kblaugheed

    If you’ve read my previous posts, you might be wondering how things are going for my female turkey. In my June 3rd  post entitled, “Birds of a Feather” I explained how she hatched chicken eggs last spring and went on to raise the chicks as if they were her very own. Well, the two hens…

  • Why I’m Crabby . . .

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    kblaugheed

    I made so many new friends at the Garden Writers’ conference that I think it’s time to explain the logo I use. I call him “Crabby,” and, yes, it’s crabgrass. But why would a lifelong gardener choose to be identified with an unattractive nuisance that has almost no redeeming value?  Aren’t gardeners and weeds supposed…

  • I’m trying to tell you something . . .

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    kblaugheed

    Here in 2014 America, we say we have “free speech,” but, of course, we don’t. All the snarky posts on Facebook or Twitter may make it seem as if there are no rules, but try shouting “Fire!” in a crowded theater and see what happens.  No, wait–don’t do that!   I hope I’m not breaking the rules just by…