
Last week I was under the weather when Hazel from sevensisterslove.com posted her wonderful review of Cora’s Quest. So I told her that I would share it this week when I felt more human. Hazel is lovely and if you haven’t met her, she loves to read, write, and explore. Her blog is for sharing her personal and professional life, aiming to spread love, kindness, inspiration, and positivity through her stories, which are mostly about her life in a remote place in the Philippines. You get to meet the special people and pets in her life, and she loves helping authors by sharing her book reviews. The photos she includes are beautiful and heartwarming. So, please pay her a visit!
Here’s a snippet from her lovely review:
A heartwarming story with vibrant illustrations, Lauren Scottβs Coraβs Quest is a delight to young readers.
Fawn Cora was with her parents in the wilderness when she saw a tiny orange caterpillar that made her pause and say hello. That amazement led her to being lost in the dark forest where bears, owls, and other animals were howling, making her shiver. Being alone in the wild was scary, but it taught her that courage is just always within her...
To read the full review which includes two precious family photos, click on the link above. β¬οΈπ
Thanks again, Hazel, for brightening my day, especially when I wasn’t feeling my best. I’m so glad you enjoyed Cora’s tale with a message for all ages…we all have courage inside us; we just need to let it shine.
Cora’s Quest is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Whether you have little ones in your life or not, I hope you’ll invite Courageous Cora into your hearts! And if you enjoy reading about her quest, please consider sharing your review on Amazon and/or Goodreads because reviews are like hugs for Indie Authors. π€

I hope June is treating you all well, and I’ll be visiting blogs slowly but surely.
Thanks for stopping by! With love, hugs, and kindness! β€οΈ
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Β© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com
Photo by Petr Ganaj on Pexels.com
Lauren Scott is a 2025 Pushcart Prize Nominee who enjoys small-town living in the Bay Area with her husband, Matt, of thirty-seven years. Their daughter and son live out of state and with frequent visits and technology, this family of four remains close. Lauren has published four collections of poetry:Β New Day, New Dreams (2013),Β Finding a BalanceΒ (2015),Β Ever So Gently (2023), and King Copper (2025). In 2021, she released her memoir,Β More than Coffee.Β HerΒ first childrenβs book,Β Coraβs Quest, was published in 2024.Β Lauren has been a guest on several podcasts, and her writing is featured at Spillwords Press and Literary Revelations. At Spillwords Press, she was awarded Publication of the Year (Poetic 2026), Author of the Month (May 2023) and Publication of the Month (June 2025, October 2024). Lauren is a member of the Redwood Writers Chapter of the California Writers Club, and her poem βWingsβ was named Honorable Mention in their 2026 Smalls Too Poetry Contest. Laurenβs work is published in six anthologies. Her muse discovers inspiration from family, spending time outdoors, and marveling at the mysteries of life.Β

I caught hazel’s original posting- and was thrilled by her review of your Cora’s Quest.
Thanks for your kind words on both sites, Violet! π©·
Congratulations on Hazel’s review! I got a big kick out of the two children holding the book.
Thanks, Liz! I love Hazel’s review and those adorable photos! There’s something special about seeing a child hold my book. β€οΈ
You’re welcome, Lauren!
I am so happy for you. Thank you for posting this, it gives me inspiration to partner with my inner Cora right now, and keep going!
Aww, thanks, Annette, and I’m so glad this post provided inspiration for you. We all need courage in our lives, young and old. Big hugs! π
Congratulations Lauren π
A wonderful review so deserved!
Big hugs and much love to you πβ€οΈπ
Thanks so much, Maggie! I appreciate you and miss you, my friend! Big hugs and more love to you! xoxo πβ€οΈπ·
You are so very welcome always dear Lauren β€οΈππ€
Look after yourself π
Miss you too my friend xox
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What a lovely review! Congratulations, Lauren.
Thanks so much, Balroop! π©·π
Hope you’re feeling better now, Lauren! What a beautiful review by Hazel and a book cherished by my little, big toddlers. Hugs and love, my friend. ππ€
I am, thanks, Cindy! And thanks about Hazelβs wonderful review too. And Iβm happy that your grand toddlers love my book! Hugs and love to you too! β€οΈπ»β€οΈ
Oh great!!!! You’re so welcome. It’s always nice to get the recognition as they come in and feedback. They sure do!!!!! Thanks for the love and hugs!!ππ€β€οΈ
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What a great review. Hazel is amazing, and I love her blog and the photos she posts.
Thanks for reading, Edward, and I do too! Hazel is amazing!
Youβre so welcome, Lauren.
congrats on this lovely review and glad you are feeling better
Thanks so much, Beth! Itβs always good to feel good! π₯°
Congratulations, Lauren. What a wonderful review for a great little story.
Thanks so much, Jan! Hazel is so sweet! β€οΈ
Thank you so much, Lauren. I’m delighted to hear you’re feeling better now. I appreciate you sharing my review. Many hugs, and God bless! Stay amazing. King Copper review is coming soon!ππ
Youβre so welcome, Hazel, and thank you for your patience! I love your review, but Iβm really glad that you enjoyed my book! Oh, I hope Copper touched your heart too. Since you love dogs, I have a feeling my poems resonated with you. Thanks so much for taking the time to review my books. I really appreciate it. Stay amazing too. β€οΈπ€β€οΈπΊππ
My pleasure and my gratitude, Lauren! Happy Wednesday!ππ
Happy Wednesday, Hazel! π©·ππ»
A wonderful review!
I agree, Elizabeth! Thanks so much!
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I’m happy your work continues to be appreciated
It is a great review and with beautiful photos of children with your book. Cora’s quest seems like wonderful children’s book. Congratulations Laura.
Thanks for your kind and thoughtful words, Thomas. I appreciate them very much. ππ
Congratulations on another fine review, Lauren. I hope you’re feeling much better now.
Thanks so much, Pete, and I am. Iβll visit you soon! Hope youβre doing well too. π
Congrats on the lovely review, Lauren. I hope you’re feeling better my friend. π
Thanks so much, Eugi, and I am. So glad. Itβs not fun being sick! Hope youβre well, my friend, and Iβll see you soon! π©·π»
You’re most welcome, Lauren. Feel better, my friend. β€οΈ
Congratulations on another lovely review, Lauren. That is terrific!
Thanks for your kind words, Mary! I hope youβre doing well! π©·π·
Beautiful review. π
Thanks for reading, Sadje. π
My pleasure
Another great review for you book!
Thanks a bunch, Binky! Happy Friday!
What a lovely review, Lauren! Hope you’re feeling better.
Thanks so much, Dawn, and I am. π I’ll visit you soon; I know I’m missing a lot this year. β€οΈ
Congrats on the lovely review Lauren. π₯°
Thanks so much, Debby! Have a good day! β€οΈ
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Congratulations, Lauren! πππππππ
Thanks a bunch, Resa! Hugs flowing your way! ππ€ππ€π
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