Welcome to my website, Baydreamer Writes!

This page is fairly new, so if it’s your first time visiting, I hope you’ll give it a ‘like.’ When I started this blog fourteen years ago, yes, it’s been that long, I was as green as a granny smith apple! But the more time I spent blogging, I learned the layout of the land. I met amazing writers and made incredible friends.

I began as a poet, then I released my memoir in verse and prose. Then I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried short fiction. In 2024, I published my first children’s book, and most recently, a special poetry collection remembering our beloved chocolate lab, Copper. My writing has evolved throughout the years – it’s called growth, and I intend to continue growing.

So, whatever genre I share with you, whether poetry, personal stories, fiction, or kid-lit, I hope you’ll discover a piece of writing that evokes a special memory or acts as a reminder that you are not alone living with your emotions. Maybe you’ll get a good laugh, after all, we know laughter is the best medicine. Or perhaps you’ll experience an ‘aha’ moment.

Above all, may you take away something special during your visit that prompts you to return to my corner of this warm and wonderful community.

To learn more about me, please visit my ‘Bio’ page.

My latest books:

To purchase a copy of King Copper from Amazon, click on the front cover image.
Also available at Barnes and Noble.

Review by Poet, Margaret (Maggie) Watson:

Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows
how heart breaking it is when we lose them.
As Lauren so correctly says, “loss is loss, hearts still break,
tears fall until there are no more stages of grief”.
I smiled and I cried while reading this beautiful collection of poetry
written in tribute to Lauren’s Labrador, Copper.
I loved all the poems, particularly the ones signed ‘Love Copper’ and ‘Your Copper Boy.’
Lauren also included many lovely photographs of this handsome boy, on his own, and with members of her family.
I felt the pain of her grief in “Tail Wag” as she writes, “I walk through the door, no senior pup trots up to me, greeting with a tail wag, oh, my aching heart”.
And in the section of the book titled “Still too Soon”, Lauren tells of her last moments spent with Copper and then the agonising decision made after taking him to Pet Emergency.
The depth of love for Copper is apparent throughout this collection.
To quote Lauren again, “unconditional love, what could be better?”.
I believe that is why we feel their loss so much, because that kind of love is irreplaceable.
I admire Lauren for having the strength to put together this collection while still grieving (Copper only passed in March).
Lauren had the joy of owning this beautiful dog for thirteen years, and I am sure he is still wagging his tail on Rainbow Bridge, with so much love for his owner.
Thank you, Lauren, for sharing Copper with the world.

To purchase a copy from Amazon of Cora’s Quest,
click on the top image, and you can also find Cora at Barnes & Noble.

Review by Author and Poet, Cindy Georgakas:

First of all, the cover is endearing and the story of Cora will surely delight every child that sits on your lap with wide open eyes, begging you to read it again and again. The best news is you will enjoy reading it to them when they say, “again” after the 10th time. Lol. I have 2 grandchildren 17 months old and both of them love “reading this book” (moreover, pointing at the different critters in the book). These are cherished moments when they are soaking in the world around them in these precious and formulating years and what better way than to introduce them to adventure and the trials and tribulations of life when veering off the path. Although they don’t understand this concept yet, they love turning the pages and haven’t ripped one yet. That is truly a win. In the meantime, the illustrations are beautiful and captivating as they are learning to talk and say “deer”. My hats off to you Lauren on a new genre which is near and “deer” (pun intended) to our hearts! I highly recommend stocking up on them for birthday parties etc.

To learn more about my books, click on ‘My books’
or visit my Amazon Author page.
To purchase copies from Amazon,
simply click on the sidebar images.

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