One More Time…

On August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Books, Poetry76 Comments

It looks like Copper accompanied my son and daughter
on wonderful hikes in their respective states, CO and TN.

♥️🤎♥️🤎♥️

Dear Family and Friends,

The King Copper blog tour has come to an end. Maggie kicked it off with fireworks on August 4th, and Marsha created a grand finale yesterday on August 18th. I can’t express how thankful I am for those who helped spread the word about Copper. Many fell in love with him through the poems and photos shared. This feels like a warm hug. And the 5-star reviews that are flowing in are all touching my heart like the collection is touching the hearts of readers. Offering more gratitude is definitely justified to the wonderful blog tour train drivers:

Maggie at Ephemeral Encounters
Mike at Silent Pariah
Jacqui at https://worddreams.wordpress.com/
Ernie at dawgdaddyresponds
Sally at smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com
Dawn at dawnpisturino.wordpress.com
Marsha at alwayswrite.blog
Brian at writingfromtheheartofbrian hopped on the train unexpectedly,
which was a wonderful surprise!

I also want to repeat how much I loved
everyone’s personal touch in their posts.
How the poems affected them,
and how they felt other dog or pet parents
would appreciate the collection.

And to those who have bought the book or plan to,
and who have already posted reviews, Thanks so much!
A side note, selling my books isn’t about making money.
Believe me, I spend more than what comes in.
For me, my hope is to touch hearts
in whatever way that is fitting for each individual.
My books also become legacy for my family,
so compensation isn’t always the only reward.
Watch for it, here it comes…

One More Thank You

If repeated often
words can sound trite
though intentions are true
as stars shine bright.
A heart that grows full
from abundant kindness
unselfishness feels
like a heartfelt caress.
So don’t feel weary
from hearing a ‘thank you’
because the sentiments
like a sunrise are oh, so true!
~ LS

I appreciate your presence here and wish you the best day and week ever! ❤️

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***Click on the image to order your copy!*** 🧡

Let’s talk about coffee and mugs…☕️

On June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Art, Books67 Comments

Are you a collector of mugs like I am? Every so often, I have to let go of a few so I can buy more! I always find another mug on a trip that I can’t pass up. My latest additions are from my talented and lovely friend, Marina. She is a fantastic photographer, artist, and musician. In fact, she and her husband, Oannes, have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. I think it’s easy to say Marina is definitely multi-talented! But she is also one of the kindest people I’ve ever met (even though it’s only through blogging). Please visit her blog if you haven’t had the pleasure yet. You’ll love her incredible talent but also her gentle nature.

The mugs below are my new additions with artwork by Marina, and I think they are just gorgeous! For some reason, I couldn’t get my act together to take a photo with coffee in them.😁 But I believe you can imagine. They are perfect for a hot, soothing cuppa! Don’t you love the colors and the cheer? We’ve had June gloom weather, so these delightful designs and colors brighten the mood. So, why don’t you pour yourself a cup and enjoy!

**If you’re in the mood to shop, check out Marina’s page where you’ll find a whole host of her amazing designs and products.** **I hope you’ll do some shopping!**

Thank you, Marina, for being YOU! I look forward to perusing more of your gorgeous art! ❤️

And now I don’t mean to overwhelm with more about coffee, but yesterday I saw the link come through from Selma’s blog. She wrote a review for my latest book, More than Coffee, that couldn’t help but put me in the mood to dance! I haven’t known Selma for long in this warm blogging community, but in a short time, I know she is a lovely and compassionate individual, not to mention, a beautiful poet. And I already consider her a dear friend. If you haven’t had the chance to meet Selma,
I encourage you to pay her a visit. She will welcome you with open arms where you can immerse yourself in her incredible writing. Below is her stunning review. I am over the moon again!

More Than Coffee—Memories in Verse and Prose by Lauren Scott

Ah, life! It doesn’t come with a manual on how to live it, but if you’re looking for a role
model to live authentically to radiate happiness from within, I invite you to look no
further than More Than Coffee—Memories in Verse and Prose by Lauren Scott. What
a lovely book. It’s loaded with personal stories sprinkled with heartfelt poetry that
enhances each phase reached in the Author’s narrative. Her resonant heart and calming voice befriended me from the get-go.

From the preface and the first story, entitled Silver Heirlooms, that opens with the
Author telling us about an old set of silverware she inherited from her mother. To the
last one, Magic, a poem, she had me glowing with gratitude, as was her hope for me in
the preface. Mission accomplished. I’m all lit up.

This Author doesn’t overuse language, and in More Than Coffee, she writes about her
life with reverence. The cadence of her voice reached under my skin, and I found myself
nodding to her words.

This 63-page paperback compilation of memories in verse and prose is estimated to be
a 100-minute read. It is if you want to breeze through it. But slow reader that I am, a
sentimental romantic, who loves her family just as much as this Author loves hers, I
went slow—savoring her beautiful words. And glad I did—I had many epiphanies and
pauses that helped to uplift me for knowing people with beautiful hearts like Author
Lauren Scott exist.

In this modern age of AI, fake and negative news in the media, and varied lifestyles, in
the middle of just such a life, there exists room for more happiness—this book will get
you one step closer.

Because happiness does that—seeing someone happy gets us all closer.

I’m glad I read More Than Coffee—Memories in Verse and Prose by Lauren Scott
and want to recommend it to everyone—a resounding 5-star rating.

…Because even second-hand happiness makes us all happy.

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com

Thank you again, Selma! My heart is bursting with gratitude! ❤️

Selma’s original post can be found here, and you’ll be able to read her wonderful review for
It Ain’t Winning If Without You by Michelle Ayon Navajas, another book added to my TBR.

Thanks so much for dropping in, and I wish you a wonderful week! ❤️❤️

Happy Heart Day! ♥

On February 14, 2013February 14, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Dedications, Holidays, Life, Love30 Comments

Here’s a Valentine wish
for my hubby to whom I’m smitten
and to all of you
who peek at what I’ve written,
to my dearly missed Mom,
it’s been a year since she’s been gone
to my family who support me,
they’re as strong as the sea

Today isn’t just a day for lovers,
It’s a day of love that covers
everyone who adds
color to your life,
lessens the strife,
adds calm to your crazy,
brings life to your lazy,
and adds love with a hug.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

With many x’s and o’s,
Lauren

♥ ♥ ♥

Photo: Google Images

Global Hug Haiku

On June 16, 2012June 16, 2012 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Haiku, Inspirational28 Comments

Across the oceans

words hug through inspiration

new souls light our paths

Photo credit to:
http://gurugreetings.blogspot.com/2012/02/latest-and-wonderful-collections-of-hug.html

This is inspired by Soma,
http://somkritya.wordpress.com.
She gives wonderful “word hugs” and
receives many herself
because of her giving soul, big heart
and constant smiles~
Hugs are the only gifts
we don’t mind returning,
so thank you, Soma~xx