An Avoidable Tizzy

On August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry106 Comments

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Dr. Google isn’t credible, which leads me to the quote, “Don’t believe what you read on the internet.” I didn’t heed the advice. I mimicked the drowning man in the parable, “Two Boats and a Helicopter.” Do you recall this man who passed up several rescue attempts while facing raging floodwaters because he knew that God would save him? How we miss the signs…Instead, I dove into the words, ignorant of their harm like a fly into a web – each syllable engrained into my psyche, tossing me into a tizzy as Dad would say. I couldn’t get out of my head. It was a night of sheet thrashing. Poor sheets thinking, “What have we done?”

I held my breath, hoping for daylight to peek through the curtains, watching the red digits on the loyal clock seemingly remain in place. So, when light glimmered through the white fabric, it felt like a lighthouse’s beacon. I let go of an exhale, another day – enough of those words! They can’t hurt me anymore (sticks and stones), for darkness is no longer their ally. A step forward into a new mindset that will comfort and encourage.

browsing online can
provoke unhealthy thinking
fact check for trueness

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Thanks for popping in! I hope you’ve had a good weekend so far and wish you a lovely Sunday. ❤️

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Gobblers by Masticadores welcomes King Copper!

On August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Book Promotions, Books, Gobblers by Masticadores36 Comments

A huge Thank You to Editor, Manuela Timofte, for sharing the initial post about my new release, King Copper – A poetic account of the joy that arises when a lovable chocolate lab walks into your life and changes it forever. And the eventual heartache you feel when he crosses over the rainbow bridge thirteen years later and still too soon. I’m always honored to be featured on Manuela’s beautiful site along with many talented writers. 🙏

“But today isn’t about feeling sad, bittersweet, yes, but this day is for my family and I to celebrate Copper through this special book. We can ‘see’ him frolicking with his friends in a magical place where pain doesn’t exist, only lush green meadows, redwoods, cheerful sunflowers, smiling daisies, ladybugs, and butterflies. It’s about believing…“

To read the entire post, please visit Gobblers, and if you haven’t subscribed, I hope you will. Manuela shares evocative poetry and stories from a myriad of talented authors. Thanks again, Manuela! ❤️

King Copper: Our dog’s life in poetry

Thanks for dropping by, and I wish you a fabulous day! 🤎🧡❤️
Now that the blog tour has ended, I’m going to work on
finishing overdue reviews for some great books. 🙂

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#BlogTourLastStop – I’m at Marsha’s today as she ends the tour for King Copper in a spectacular way and one that tugs at my heart.

On August 18, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Book Promotions, Book Reviews, Books

The blog tour train has reached its final destination at Marsha’s blog, Always Write, and what a post she created! I told her that I thought the tears had begun to dry up, but they keep finding me. Though my family is beginning to revel in the joyful memories of Copper, we still him so much. Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that he won’t greet me one day when I walk through the door. This is life. There is a beginning and an end. I also told Marsha that I guess I wanted others to know Copper like his family did. So far, the reviews are beyond touching. Adjectives are being repeated, but I think you know what I mean and how I feel.

So, please visit Marsha and her wonderful blog, to learn something different about this special poetry collection. And to get to know her if you haven’t already met her! I have to be honest, if you’re a dog parent or even a cat parent, my poetic sentiments will resonate because all of our hearts have been melted by our furry family members. ❤️

A soft reminder, my book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble in paperback and e-book,
and on Kobo in e-book only. 🙏

And now, click on the link below that will transport you to Marsha’s beautiful blog.
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Book Tour: King Copper by Lauren Scott

To those who have followed the tour,
To those who have bought a copy of my book,
To those who have already left amazing reviews,
To those who kept visiting despite the tour,
I offer my deepest gratitude from the bottom of my heart.

Have a fabulous day and week ahead! ❤️

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Carol Anne shares her review of King Copper!

On August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Book Promotions, Book Reviews, Books

Copper came into our family a month after Mom passed.
But Dad was able to meet him, and they loved each other.

Another wonderful surprise was finding Carol Anne’s stunning review of King Copper on her blog. Carol Anne writes brilliant poetry, so if you haven’t met her yet, please take the time to get to know her. She’s a beautiful soul, very kind and supportive. Enjoy this peek into her review:

Here’s the touching cover of King Copper: Our Dog’s Life in Poetry by Lauren Scott—a poignant tribute rendered in rich, chocolatey tones that mirror the gentle, soulful nature of Copper the Labrador. Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author+1.

King Copper: Our Dog’s Life in Poetry is a heartfelt poetry collection published on August 6, 2025, by Baydreamer Writes. The collection is a loving homage to Copper, the author’s cherished chocolate Labrador-mix. Part memoir in verse, part exploration of grief and healing, it captures the bond between a family and their beloved canine companion.

Spanning 66 pages, the book offers both paperback ($14.99) and e-book ($5.99) editions, with the e-book available for pre-order across platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo.

What sets this collection apart is its variety of poetic forms—freestyle, tanka, limericks, micro-poetry, and haiku—all interwoven with color photographs that bring visual warmth to the written words. It begins with light-hearted, joyful verses celebrating Copper’s life and transitions into more reflective, grief-colored poems following his passing.

Short samples from the book carry profound emotional weight:

Tour De Force
A vivid limerick:

“Prancing on the left like a well-bred horse / … His character is a tour de force!” Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author

Showstopper
A playful yet affectionate limerick:

“There once was a dog named Copper … Bit with love comes lots of slobber!” Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author

Comments are again turned off to direct you to Carol Anne’s blog
to read the rest of her insightful and thoughtful review.
I hope you’ll click on the ‘Like’ button
and/or leave a comment to show her some love!
Thanks again, Carol Anne, for your amazing review and support!
My heart is fuller than ever! ❤️🙏

Book review: King copper our dog’s life in poetry, by Lauren Scott

Thank you for stopping by today, and I hope your day is
peaceful, as well as the new week ahead! ❤️

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Maggie shares her review of King Copper!

On August 16, 2025August 17, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Book Promotions, Book Reviews

***A young Copper loving the beauty that life brings.***

I’m thrilled to be featured at Maggie’s beautiful blog again. If you recall, she kicked off the tour on August 4th. What a wild two weeks it has been! She was also the first to review my book, and she shares her review today. Here’s a peek into her lovely words:

Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows
how heartbreaking 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...

To read Maggie’s full excellent review, please head over to her beautiful site.
I’ve turned off comments here, so she hopes to see you soon!

Book Review: King Copper by Lauren Scott

Before I close, I want to highlight Maggie’s recent book, Pieces of Me. Below is what Amazon says:

For more than a decade, I lived in a toxic/abusive environment.

I survived by learning when to keep my mouth shut.

Now, I have a voice by writing about my experience through poetry.

This is my story, no longer silenced.

I hope it gives you the courage to do the same!From the ashes, I rise.
Emerging from the dust and ruins
of the carnage you left behind,
wiping away the dirt from the words that
once left me unable to breathe.
As I lay gasping for air, you did not care.
You could have been my downfall, but I refused to die.
Now watch as I climb to the summit of my life,
no longer caught in your riptide.

I highly recommend this evocative poetry collection that I gladly gave 5 stars.

So, now you have two book ideas: Pieces of Me and King Copper. Please visit Maggie to read her full review, and to learn more about the collection of books she has published.

Thank you so much for stopping by!
I wish you a lovely weekend full of laughter,
love, and peace! I appreciate you very much! ❤️🙏

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#BlogTour – I’m at Sally’s today as she continues the tour for King Copper!

On August 12, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Book Promotions, Poetry

Dear Family and Friends,

I’m excited to be at Sally’s today to spread the word about my special tribute to Copper. The tour began with Maggie on August 4th, so it’s been a whirlwind of love and support from this warm community. Sally is a generous soul by sharing fellow author’s books. Here’s a peek into what her site is all about:

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine was the follow on to a physical newsletter that I published every month for two years, on subscription to listeners to my radio show.. I expanded the original format which was mainly health articles, to including book marketing, music, humour, lifestyle, cookery and food and short stories. My aim was to create a watering hole that provided a wide number of topics to chat about….This has now developed further to provide a platform for other authors to share their work. This year the blog celebrates thirteen years, eleven of them as Smorgasbord Blog Magazine.

Thank you so much, Sally, for your generous heart! You, Maggie, Mike, Jacqui, Brian, and Ernie have brought magic into this blog tour. Marketing isn’t fun, but you all have made it fun and exciting, and I’m running out of ways to say “Thank you” from the bottom of my heart! ❤️

Now I invite you to click on the link below to be gently carried over to Sally’s. Each post on the tour offers something different to provide insight about Copper and my need to preserve memories, but to also write through the grief of “saying good-bye.” And take your time to get acquainted with Sally if you haven’t just yet. She is one of many talents! Comments are turned off. 💜

Summer Book Fair, New Book on the Shelves – #Family – King Copper: Our Dog’s Life in Poetry by Lauren Scott

***Photo by George Dolgikh on Pexels.com***

Thank you for stopping by, and thanks to you who have bought a copy, and who have already shared a wonderful review.
I’m feeling beyond grateful these days, difficult to express in words. 💜🙏

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#BlogTour – I’m at Ernie’s today as the King Copper tour continues!

On August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Blogging, Book Promotions

Each post on this tour has deeply touched my heart. So, after reading my friend, Ernie’s, I feel like I’ve been gifted a warm hug once again. A Big Thanks to Ernie for spreading the word about my family’s lovable lab Copper who left our world in March. Comments are turned off, so please visit Ernie by clicking on the link below to read his touching post, and to get a different peek into my book. Ernie is a great writer of poetry and fiction, and he’s a pro at responding to writing challenges.

Lastly, I offer my thanks again to Maggie, for kicking off the tour with fireworks, and to Mike, Jacqui, and Brian for keeping the tour train running. These wonderful and generous friends are all amazing writers in varied genres. I invite you to pay them a visit if you haven’t met them yet by clicking on their names above. You can check out their tour posts and peruse around their sites for an enriching experience. 🙏

And now, follow the link below to The Dawghouse
to read what Ernie has to say about Copper and my book…

Paw Prints Left Behind

I have been graciously invited to join the tour applauding the life of Copper, Lauren Scott’s beautiful fur baby.

A dawgs life is controlled by love and affection. They will give you unlimited licks of love and make your soul melt at the most needed moments in life.

If you’re a dog lover, or pet parent, or simply enticed
and would like to buy a copy of King Copper,
please click on the links are below:

Barnes and Noble
Amazon
Kobo - e-book only

I always appreciate your visits! And to those who have purchased copies, thank you! I truly hope that my poems touch the hearts who have felt the love of a loyal furry family member.
Enjoy your Sunday and have a great week ahead. 🧡🤎❤️


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An unexpected surprise and more at Brian’s today!

On August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Blogging, Book Promotions

It’s going to be a beautiful Saturday. Hubby and I woke up around 6:30 am. He made the coffee, and since we’re going to an apple fair today, I wanted to check my blog and social media before we left. The coffee bean aroma swirled from the kitchen into the living room. So, I poured me a cup, then sat down and said “good morning” to my laptop. I saw that Brian left me a ping back awaiting my approval. He is a wonderful writer – entertaining, humorous, but also thought-provoking. Each week, he shares three blessings, and he does this because the world can be crazy at times…and in today’s post, he mentions my book, King Copper. Of course this made my day, but his blessings are great reminders to focus on the positive as the ‘noise’ rumbles around us. Simply click on the link below to be gently transported to his insightful blog. If you don’t know Brian, take your time. You’ll discover tidbits that won’t disappoint. Thanks again, Brian! I appreciate your support! 🙏

The Big Three: We made it

My book is available on Amazon,Barnes and Noble, and Kobo (e-book only):

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Kobo (e-book only)

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Thanks for visiting, and to those who are following the blog tour for my book, it will continue tomorrow. I am so grateful for my friends who are making this tour shine! And Brian’s post is a nice surprise that added to the gratitude! Comments are turned off, so please head over to Brian’s!
Have a wonderful weekend, and count your blessings. Hugs! ❤️🤎🐾