In Laura’s Words
I write to shine a light on a dim or otherwise pitch black corner…to provide relief for myself and others. It’s the light that I am looking for. And the wonder it illuminates.
May my words land in your heart.
yours, Laura
Why You Should Hire an Editor: (or why the teacher must be a student)
Now booking our Haven Writing Retreats Montana 2016 calendar! June 8-12 (booking fast) June 22-26 (booking fast) September 7-11 September 21-25 October 5-9 October 19-23 One of the greatest moments of my life as a teacher and retreat leader happened this fall in my...
What I Learned From My Personal Writing Retreat
Now booking our Haven Writing Retreats Montana 2016 calendar! February 24-28 (full with wait list) June 8-12 June 22-26 September 7-11 September 21-25 October 5-9 October 19-23 That I can go for hours and not speak and don’t miss it at all (and that comes from someone...
Laura’s Best Winter “Food for the Muse” Recipes: Pasta Bolognese
While I am taking this time of dormancy to write, and enjoying what Haven Writing Retreats alums are saying about creativity here on my blog, I am also cooking up a storm! It's the perfect balance to the act of writing because while characters and stories dwell and...
Laura’s Best “Food for the Muse” Winter Recipes– Pork Tenderloin Wellington
Pork Tenderloin Wellington: A quick and easy meal that is sublime winter comfort food! Ingredients: Pork tenderloin Puff Pastry—thawed but still cool (store-bought is the standard. It's in the freezer section and it only takes a half hour or so to defrost) 2 cups...
Give a Dream
Happy Holidays, everybody! Haven Writing Retreats in Montana is a powerful, often life-changing experience that we want to share with the people who want it most. Thanks to Go Fund Me, and Fortua.com, you can help send writers to Haven in 2016! The first...
Top 7 Values I Learned From My WW II Father
My father was 50 when I was born. I am 49 and holding. I was raised in the decadent 80s. He was raised in the Depression and WWII. He called the Beatles "that strange new band." He couldn't figure out how to "work" my boom box, but it was always too loud. He...
Free Fall– An Encounter With an Owl Today
I saw this owl today in our meadow. I've lived in Montana for 25 years on this meadow. We don't see owls during the day. We don't see owls unless we are very lucky and unless we are paying attention. I needed to pay attention today. I was butting up against some...
Ten+ reasons why I live in Whitefish, Montana
Haven Retreats: find your stories...find your voice... Haven Writing Retreats: 2015 (full with wait list) 2016 Haven Retreat Calendar: February 24-29 June 8-12 June 22-25 September 7-11 September 21-25 October 5-9 October 19-23 Booking now. (*note: You'd think it...
My Next Happy
Here's a good question for you: What do I have of value that I can offer the world...which would earn me a consistent living? Here's an essay that will show you one woman's answer. Inspired by The Next Happy, by Tracey Cleantis. A book (and author) I love...and...
#TenThingsNotToSayToAWriter
If you are looking for your voice, your stories, Haven Retreats is calling you. We still have room in our fall retreats in Montana! You do not have to be a writer to come...just a seeker. September 9-13 (FILLING FAST) September 23-27 (FILLING FAST) October 7-11...
