Nature’s Gifts, Book Fairs, & Detours!

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Books, Poetry

I had a wonderful Mother’s Day with my hubby and son, and daughter via phone from TN. They always make me feel so special and loved. We miss our moms too, and though they’ve been gone for many years, they live in our hearts and a day doesn’t pass by without thinking of them. 💕

My Copper book is finally in the works, survived the glitches, and fingers crossed, no more are waiting on the sidelines. I hope to publish this special book in mid June.

I’m also excited for a book fair that I’m participating in this Saturday. It’s for children’s books, so Cora’s Quest is the main focus and I’ll be doing a reading as well. I’m all prepared and ready to go but have a few more days to wait. Sigh.

“Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life. Work’s important, family’s important, but without excitement, you have nothing. You’re cheating yourself if you refuse to enjoy what’s coming.”
~ Nicholas Sparks, Three Weeks with My Brother

So with all this going on and our son visiting, I’ve fallen off my online routine and apologize for missing some blog posts. It seems there never is enough time, right? But while out for Mother’s Day, I took a few photos of the gorgeous scenery at this time of year (the flowers above included). I hope you enjoy!

Lastly, I’ll end with one of my older poems.
Food for thought as you leave my little corner of blogland.

A Detour

It doesn’t matter the position of sun or moon
or where my feet have landed…
whispers find me,
their tasks needing my attention
at that very moment.

Do whispers wiggle into your mind too
like an annoying song repeating on a loop?

I question if this busyness is urgent enough
to prevent us from breathing in

the fragrance of flowers or admiring
the pageantry of wildlife outside our windows…

Surely our minds,
piled high with clutter,

deserve a detour
for some sweet refuge.

From my poetry collection, Ever So Gently,
available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

My son read my book while on
a 7-month road trip from Maine
to California, visiting National Parks.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I’ll try to catch up with reading blogs today.
May love and light wrap you in their warmth. ❤️

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113 thoughts on “Nature’s Gifts, Book Fairs, & Detours!”

  1. Yes! There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done.

    Glad to hear you were able to push through and get your book finished, along with getting to talk with your kids and enjoying your Mother’s Day. Good luck with the children’s book. I’m sure it will be a wonderful and inspirational book for children all over the world. 💕🤩

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    3. lol 😂 that is indeed 110% accurate. You do have a very good point there.

      Here are some early fireworks for when you do get it finished and published.

      🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎆🎆🎇🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎇🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  6. HI Lauren, I’m pleased to know everything is going well for you. I feel as if I never have enough time lately. It slips away so fast and it’s hard to get everything done. A lovely poem to end your post.

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    1. Thanks, Robbie, now if I can only make it to the finish line with nothing but ease. 🙂 That’s how I feel, and I’m not doing nearly as much as you are! Don’t forget to breathe. Thanks for your lovely words. 💕🤗

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    1. It was a wonderful day, Darlene. I hope yours was too! Thanks for your lovely words, and I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and poem. I can’t wait for the book fair, and I’ll most likely share about it. 🥰

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  9. So glad you had a lovely Mother’s Day, dearest Lauren. Your photos are gorgeous. ‘Hats off’ for being ready to publish Copper’s book in June, and surviving the glitches! All the best for your book fair this weekend. Much love to you both. Xxxx ✨😘🩷

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  10. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar D.L. Finn, Author

    Gorgeous pictures, Lauren. I love when everything is green this time of year. Family first, never have to worry about missing something in the writing world 🙂 Good luck with the Book Fair! Xo

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    1. Thanks, Denise, and me too! 🙂 Oh, but I always feel so bad, and yet, there are times when it’s unavoidable. The challenge of blogging. And I appreciate the good wishes for the book fair too. It should be fun. ❤️

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  12. Such a heartwarming update, Lauren! Your Mother’s Day sounds beautiful, and I truly felt the love in your words—especially the way you honor your moms and embrace those sweet, quiet memories. I’m so excited about Copper and can’t wait to hear more about the book fair and your reading of Cora’s Quest! Your poem is like a gentle breeze—so calming and reflective. Thank you for always sharing such soul-nourishing words.

    As a twin mama juggling chaos, cuddles, and creativity, I always find comfort in blogs like yours. I’d love for others to visit my world of twin tales and toddler giggles too!

    With hugs and cheer,
    Diya
    twinmom73.wordpress.com
    IG: @twintales2025
    TWIN CHAOS & TODDLER GIGGLES

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comment, Diya. I’m so glad that my posts have been calming and soul-nourishing for you. I can’t remember if you’re new to blogging, but if you are, the more you interact with other like-minded bloggers, you’ll experience reciprocity. Although some people just like many posts and then follow. They don’t comment. I don’t follow everyone anymore, but this is my fourteenth year. 🙂 Anyway, I look forward to reading your posts, and thanks again. 💕

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  16. Finding that balance while life continues to move onward is not an easy thing to do, but you’re going to be okay dear Lauren. 🤗 Allow yourself to get off of the horse, recharge and get back on when you’re ready. 👍🏼 There is absolutely no reason to apologize. Do you ladybug! 🐞💖🦋

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    1. Kym, you always provide such wisdom! Thanks for your lovely words. I always feel bad when I miss posts, but sometimes, it’s impossible to keep momentum. Sending hugs and smooches back to you, dear friend! ❤️🌷🥂😘

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      1. I will look forward to your post about your book fair. I found after joining SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writer’s and Illustrators) that children’s book writers are so kind most giving of advice and time. However, I don’t know much about poets. They’re probably equal. Maybe you should look into SCBWI in your area? I belonged to the Southern California chapter and found it so helpful.

      2. A friend of mine joined SCBWI. I do have another children’s book I’ll work on once I’m finished with my Copper book. 🙂 Then I have a couple more loose ideas for children’s books. So it would probably be a good idea. 🙂 I’ll look into it and thanks for the nudge. There will be about 35 authors, so to me not small, and I’ll see how everyone is. Obviously, we’re all competing, but my attitude is to support all of us. I’m going with a “it will be a fun time” attitude. 🥰

      3. I’m butting in, but y ou shouldn’t wait. They are such a supportive group. You can join and look at their resources online before you go to a meet up or in person meeting. Or never do. They have so many online resources.

  19. I hope you had a wonderful time at the book fair and it certainly looks beautiful there. how cool that your son’s cross country road trip visiting the parks!

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    1. Thanks, Beth, but the book fair is this coming Saturday. The pics are from Mother’s Day when we headed west for lunch on the back country roads. I know, very cool about our son’s trip. We’ve never done that. 🙂 ❤️

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  22. OMG! Have the BEST time at the book fair. That is so cool Lauren.

    And YES, enjoy the time waiting. There used to be an advertising slogan for travelling – Getting there is half the fun.

    When I read you son is visiting, I saw your sun is visiting. Copper’s book is happening.

    Your life sounds wonderfully full. Enjoy it! Blogland will be her when you get back.

    xoxoxoxoxo

    PS Thank you for the wonderful poem!

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    1. Thanks a bunch, Resa! I’m excited, and I remember that slogan for traveling too. Aww, I love your comment about son and sun and Copper’s book, slowly but surely. When I lose momentum with blogging, I feel bad. That’s just me. 🙂 But life intercepts at times and we have to step back. Anyway, thanks for everything, Resa! All your encouragement and friendship! And I’m glad you liked the poem! It’s an oldie but hopefully, still a goodie. 🥰💕😘

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    1. Thanks for the excitement, Brian, and my fingers are still crossed for a smooth journey ahead. You know that a wall can be around any corner. 🙂 But I appreciate your encouragement and good wishes.

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  25. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor

    As a fellow dog lover, I’m looking forward to checking out your Copper book. Fingers crossed. Best of luck at the book fair.

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    1. Thanks for your encouragement and support, Pete. My fingers will stay crossed until I hold the book in my hands. 🙂 And thanks for the good wishes regarding the book fair. It should be a fun day.

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  26. The tiny white flowers are so cute, and the cows. I love the farm scenery. Belated happy mother’s day, Lauren. It’s sounds so worthwhile while offline and celebrating.

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  30. I love your Detour poem, and feel we all need a break from the clutter in our minds. It’s good to know Copper’s book is almost finished. 💗🌸

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  32. Sounds like a lovely mother’s day, Lauren. Our kiddos can make us feel so loved. Wonderful to hear that Copper’s book is almost ready! I love the poem. Hope the book fair is a smashing success! They are going to love Cora!

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    1. Thanks so much for all your kind words, Jan. I hope you had a nice Mother’s Day. Loved your photos on IG. And I hope you’re right about the fair. I’m excited, and I sure hope they love Cora like you say! 🙂 💞

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  33. I am delighted to know you had such a wonderful Mother’s Day Lauren, and visit and calls from your family… And never apologise, Life is for living, and we fit in what we can, when we can… I too have been absent from the blog world, and pop in and out …

    Congratulations upon your book…. That I know will be a treat to read, along with no doubts laughs and tears…

    I loved your poem… and fully agree, life is all about the detours and giving ourselves time to smell the roses now and again 🙂

    Sending you much love dear Lauren and good luck too with your book tour.. ❤ Big hugs my friend xx ❤ ❤ ❤

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  34. Thanks for understanding, Sue. I know you’ve been in the same boat. And thank you about my book. You’re so right because each time I read through the manuscript, I find myself chuckling but also tearing up.

    I’m happy you loved the poem and message about taking time to smell the roses. 🙂

    Right back at ya with the love, and I so appreciate the good wishes for the fair. Huge hugs coming your way, and I hope you’re enjoying your garden! xoxoxoxo 💞🌺🤗

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  36. Such a pleasure to read you today Lauren, as I just ordered Cora’s Quest! Glad you had a lovely Mother’s Day and could rejoice with your loved ones 🤗.

    Have a great time at book fair!

    Thank you for the inspiring poem – food for thoughts indeed – may we take the time to breath in the beauties of life. The rest can wait a bit and if we stop we may find it easier to get back to our daily tasks later on!

    Wishing you a great and fab weekend and let’s read you soon my friend. 🌺

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    1. Your lovely comment brightened my day, Marie! Thank you so much! And thanks for ordering Cora! I hope you enjoy her quest and message for all ages. I hope to read your thoughts.

      Thanks for your good wishes about the book fair. I’m really excited and will probably do a post about it. 🙂

      I’m also glad my poem resonated. Wishing you the same, my friend! Big hugs! xoxo

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  38. Wow, all good things and impressive your book is in process, Lauren! Congratulations! This is so exciting!!!
    I’m so happy you had such a beautiful Mother’s Day and of course I’d love that poem. It’s just gorgeous.!
    🩷🩷🩷

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    1. Thanks for your lovely words, Cindy! I hope you’ve had a good weekend! I went to the book fair yesterday, so I’ve been offline prepping for it, and then was out yesterday from 6 am to 5 pm. But it was a huge success in every way! I’ll post about it soon. Enjoy your Sunday. Hugs 💝

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  40. Congrats on being almost there with Copper’s book, Lauren, and have fun at the book fair. Your poem is beautiful, and I loved this message:

    “I question if this busyness is urgent enough
    to prevent us from breathing in

    the fragrance of flowers or admiring
    the pageantry of wildlife outside our windows…

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    1. Thanks for your good wishes about my book, Diana, and for your lovely words. I love reading the lines that resonate with others. And the book fair was successful in every way! Such a great day! I’ll post about it this week sometime. By the way, your comment showed up 24 times on my blog. 🙃 Who knows what happened, but this is a first, so those gremlins are getting creative. Enjoy your Sunday! Hugs 🥰

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  41. Congrats on being almost there with Cooper’s book, Lauren, and have fun at the book fair. Your poem is beautiful, and I loved this message:

    “I question if this busyness is urgent enough
    to prevent us from breathing in

    the fragrance of flowers or admiring
    the pageantry of wildlife outside our windows…

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