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Rachel O'Laughlin

author of the SERENGARD series and other dark meat

Category: Reflections, maybe even poetry

Hopes and FOMO, may you rest in peace.

Posted on June 21, 2019May 10, 2020 by Rachel

Let me start by saying this is a personal chronicle of a slow realization, one that has been held in… Read more Hopes and FOMO, may you rest in peace.

Why I Write On the Darker Side

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Rachel

After reading drafts of my novels, several people who know me well have told me, “It’s not what I would’ve… Read more Why I Write On the Darker Side

Can I please/has/do a remix?

Posted on January 16, 2013April 18, 2019 by Rachel

So. I’m sure you already guessed this is about my 54k self-published Coldness of Marek. When I pushed it into… Read more Can I please/has/do a remix?

This Eve

Posted on December 31, 2012January 1, 2013 by Rachel

This is going to be one of those posts that just rambles and rambles, so brace yourselves… It’s hard to… Read more This Eve

Finally turning warm and fuzzy?

Posted on December 14, 2012December 14, 2012 by Rachel

I’ve been a closet writer for nearly ten years now. I thought this was typical behavior for any writer. I… Read more Finally turning warm and fuzzy?

It’s a miracle!

Posted on September 14, 2010September 16, 2010 by Rachel

Stop and smell the roses. — Old Proverb It’s easy to think our lives are so drab and hard and boring and… Read more It’s a miracle!

Have you lost your memory?

Posted on July 28, 2010July 28, 2010 by Rachel

This is by Marla Cilley (author of Sink Reflections). My mom emailed this to me and I am posting it… Read more Have you lost your memory?

Urban Prejudice of Mine

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Rachel

I’m often quick to form an opinion and way too slow to take it back. By the time I realize… Read more Urban Prejudice of Mine

Slow down, you move too fast…

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Rachel

Everything in America is so fast… I never understood the desire for such a hectic life. — an Italian woman in… Read more Slow down, you move too fast…

Dream

Posted on May 22, 2009April 19, 2019 by Rachel

God doesn’t instill in us a desire for something good just to tease us. All too often we let go… Read more Dream

Love! You didn’t do right by me.

Posted on May 18, 2009April 22, 2019 by Rachel

Love! You didn’t do right by me. To send me a Joe who had winter and snow in his heart… Read more Love! You didn’t do right by me.

These Recurring Chains

Posted on March 23, 2009April 22, 2019 by Rachel

I’m thinking that when Yashua [or Jesus] said that about lusting in your heart being the same as actually committing… Read more These Recurring Chains

From last September.

Posted on March 13, 2009October 16, 2012 by Rachel

The things that can make one wise are both few and numerous, I believe. On the one hand you have… Read more From last September.

Fitzwilliam, Out of Favor

Posted on September 11, 2008December 2, 2011 by Rachel

  I always used to picture myself marrying a handsome Mr. Darcyish stranger that I would meet in some amazing… Read more Fitzwilliam, Out of Favor

Music is not my life.

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Rachel

I used to get slightly angry when somebody called me a musician. I would answer very forcefully with this line; “I am… Read more Music is not my life.

A quick summary of my current existence.

I adore strong coffee, The Fray, long drives in the country, and compelling stories about humans. Most of my writings are epic fantasy or historical fiction, but occasionally I get distracted by a thriller or short story project. My most recent novel, Blood of Ashlin (the final installment in the SERENGARD series) is just a little bit gritty with a dose of redemption. I live in Maine with my husband and kids. Together we grow roses and spinach.

Occasionally I type up deep (or shallow) things and post them. You can be so informed.

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