New Book by Lauren Scott – More Than Coffee

September 22, 2021 · by John W. Howell · in Book Release · 109 Comments

Today I am very pleased to be part of Lauren Scott’s launch of her new book More Than Coffee. This has been a labor of love for Lauren, and she is excited to finally see the launch of her latest. It is a collection of prose and verse.

BOOK BLURB:

From the early woes of childhood and teen years, this collection of stories and poems paints a picture of young dreams and fears. But as adulthood sets in, these dreams and fears change. More than Coffee touches on love and loss, nature and endurance, marriage and parenting. In these memories, humor diffuses fear, and taking risks proves to be a powerful method in boosting self-confidence. Through it all, whether in the wilderness near a sparkling lake or in the comfort of home, there’s nothing like a good cup of coffee. A poignant and reflective collection of verse and prose that is best enjoyed sipping your favorite coffee roast.

AUTHOR INFO:

Lauren has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams (2013) and Finding a Balance (2015). In the last couple of years, she began exploring memories from her past, penning them into short memoirs. She lives in Northern California with her husband, Matthew, and their lovable canine, Copper; they have two adult children. Family has been an aspect of life she has always held dear. From her experiences over three decades: raising a family, grieving through loss, finding joy in the smallest things, and the many backpacking and camping adventures, her writing takes a magical path of its own.

The marvelous wild world that surrounds her: the smell of the woods, the sound of a babbling brook, and the chorus of birds never disappoint in providing inspiration. Recent backpacking trips with Matthew along the California coast and Sierra Nevada have stirred up thoughts to write about love, lost friendship, family, and the possibility that anything can happen. Hikes along the Paper Mill Creek remind her that life is fragile. From trout hatchlings to swallowtail butterflies, Lauren is marveled at how the world is interconnected and that every living thing matters. She is a poet, short memoir writer, and nature lover who hopes her readers will find a little nugget of delight, comfort, or understanding in her poetry and stories – some detail that resonates with them beyond her words.

BOOK LINKS:

US: Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/22a75vhj

UK: Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/xat7wru

BLOG: https://baydreamerwrites.com/

Tags: author, Book launch, books, Lauren Scott, More Than Coffee, Poetry and Prose

109 comments

harmonykentonline · September 22, 2021 - 7:04 am ·

Congrats to Lauren on her new book! 🙂
This looks like a good read. Thanks for sharing, John 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 7:09 am ·
  
  Thank you, Harmony. 😁
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:12 am ·
  
  Thanks for your kind words, Harmony! And thanks again, John, for promoting More than Coffee. I truly appreciate your support. 🥰
  
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  1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:37 pm ·
    
    😁 A pleasure.
    
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Liz Gauffreau · September 22, 2021 - 7:41 am ·

All the best to Lauren for the launch of her new book!

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 8:09 am ·
  
  Thank you, Liz
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · September 22, 2021 - 9:25 am ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:14 am ·
  
  It’s great to see you again, Liz, and another big Thank You for your wishes! 💕
  John, I’m so grateful for your support! 🤗
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · September 22, 2021 - 10:24 am ·
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:37 pm ·
    
    🤗
    
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Jane Sturgeon · September 22, 2021 - 8:12 am ·

Great to see Lauren and her special new book ‘More Than Coffee’ here, John. ❤ for Lauren and ❤ for you. You are both special souls. ❤ Xxx

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 9:38 am ·
  
  As are you, Jane.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:15 am ·
  
  Jane, you are such a special soul! Another Big Hug for you, dear friend, and for you, John! ❤️
  
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  1. Jane Sturgeon · September 22, 2021 - 10:17 am ·
    
    ❤ Lauren ❤ John ❤
    
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  2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:40 am ·
    
    💗💗💗
    
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  3. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:37 pm ·
    
    One for you, too.
    
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coldhandboyack · September 22, 2021 - 8:23 am ·

All the best with it, Lauren.

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 9:37 am ·
  
  Thank you, Craig.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:16 am ·
  
  Thanks so much, Craig!
  
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New Book by Lauren Scott – More Than Coffee | Legends of Windemere · September 22, 2021 - 8:26 am ·

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 9:36 am ·
  
  Thank you, Charles.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:22 am ·
  
  Thanks so much for sharing, Charles. I appreciate it!
  
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Jill Weatherholt · September 22, 2021 - 8:47 am ·

Congratulations to Lauren! Thanks for hosting, John.

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 9:35 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jill.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:24 am ·
  
  Thanks again, Jill, for your wonderful wishes, and I replied to your email yesterday. 💕
  
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Staci Troilo · September 22, 2021 - 9:18 am ·

Congratulations to Lauren on her new release. Thanks for hosting, John.

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 9:35 am ·
  
  Thank you, Staci.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:25 am ·
  
  Thanks for your wishes, Staci, and John is so generous to share the release of my book. 💗
  
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Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:19 am ·

Hi John, I can’t thank you enough for your participation in the promotion of my book. You’ve been a terrific friend and supporter. 🥰🎉

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:38 pm ·
  
  It is my pleasure, Lauren. 😁
  
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  1. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 6:17 pm ·
    
    🙏🏻🤗
    
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · September 22, 2021 - 10:40 am ·

John, thanks for hosting Lauren. I’m excited to see this book published. Sharing everywhere. Big hugs to you both. Congrats, Lauren — I know you put your heart into this.

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1. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 10:49 am ·
  
  Thanks so much, Teagan, for your enthusiasm and help in sharing my book, too. And I did put my heart into this…so many great memories of laughter and tears…and coffee! Big hugs to you and John! ❤️
  
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2. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:40 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. 😁
  
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Annika Perry · September 22, 2021 - 10:47 am ·

John, a lovely share of Lauren’s latest book!

Lauren, wishing your book all the best as it sets off! I enjoyed learning a bit more about you here and how you came to write ‘More Than Coffee’. Hikes are so much more than walking, a wonderfully meditative, reflective and creative undertaking. xx

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1. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 11:09 am ·
  
  Thanks again, Annika, and it’s so nice to see you here! I’m glad you enjoyed reading how More than Coffee came to be. John sure is getting an earful of Thank-Yous today! Hugs to you both! 💗
  
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  1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:43 pm ·
    
    🤣
    
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2. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:41 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Annika. 😊
  
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Jan Sikes · September 22, 2021 - 10:48 am ·

Thank you, John, for this introduction to Lauren. Her book sounds awesome and eclectic!

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1. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 12:29 pm ·
  
  Thanks so much for your kind words, Jan! 💕
  
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2. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:42 pm ·
  
  A good way to describe it, Jan
  
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  1. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 6:11 pm ·
    
    ❤️
    
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Gwen M. Plano · September 22, 2021 - 11:41 am ·

Congratulations, Lauren. I’m pleased to meet you on John’s site. Your book sounds terrific. Thank you, John, for hosting today. All the best to both of you.

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1. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 12:30 pm ·
  
  Thanks for your wishes, Gwen, and for your wonderful words. John is generous for hosting today! 💞
  
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2. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:46 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. 😁
  
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T. W. Dittmer · September 22, 2021 - 11:52 am ·

It’s great associating with talented people. Congrats, Lauren!

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1. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 12:33 pm ·
  
  It’s nice to meet you Tim, and thank you very much for your wishes!
  
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  1. T. W. Dittmer · September 22, 2021 - 3:38 pm ·
    
    Nice to meet you too, Lauren. Glad John shared your new release.
    
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2. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:47 pm ·
  
  Hahaha. Thanks, Tim.
  
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GP · September 22, 2021 - 1:09 pm ·

I’ve been following Lauren and she’s really quite good!!

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:53 pm ·
  
  Yes she is. Thanks, GP.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 5:58 pm ·
  
  Hi GP, reading your wonderful comment was a great way to end my work day. 🙂 Thanks so much! And John, here it comes, Thank You!!! 🥰
  
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  1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2021 - 7:05 am ·
    
    Hahaha. Thanks, Lauren. 😁
    
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D.L. Finn, Author · September 22, 2021 - 1:35 pm ·

Congrats on your new release, Lauren. I love the cover, it looks like the perfect place to sit and reflect.
Thanks for hosting, John!

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1. John W. Howell · September 22, 2021 - 1:55 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Denise.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 6:07 pm ·
  
  Thanks so much, Denise. The cover photo was taken at Spider Lake in the Sierra Mountains on one of the backpacking trips with my husband (Lily Pads is the story in my book). 🙂 And it was a magical place, to say the least. Thanks again, and more hugs to John for hosting.
  
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  1. D.L. Finn, Author · September 22, 2021 - 6:46 pm ·
    
    It looks magical. I will have to check it out sometime, I’m always finding new places to explore in the sierras 🙂
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 23, 2021 - 7:06 am ·
    
    😊
    
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Joan Hall · September 22, 2021 - 5:21 pm ·

Best of luck with the launch, Lauren. Thanks for hosting, John.

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1. Baydreamer · September 22, 2021 - 6:09 pm ·
  
  I appreciate your good wishes, Joan. 💕
  
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2. John W. Howell · September 23, 2021 - 7:05 am ·
  
  Thank you, Joan. 😁
  
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petespringerauthor · September 22, 2021 - 8:42 pm ·

Great title! I’ve had a couple of backpacking trips in the Sierra’s—part of the beauty of the west!

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2021 - 7:10 am ·
  
  Thanks, Pete.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 23, 2021 - 10:02 am ·
  
  Thanks, Pete, and it’s great that you know what I’m talking about when it comes to backpacking in the Sierra mountains. 🙂
  
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · September 23, 2021 - 4:31 am ·

This looks like a lovely collection .. thanks for hosting John and congratulations Lauren.

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2021 - 7:13 am ·
  
  Thank you, Sally. It does look good.
  
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Baydreamer · September 23, 2021 - 10:10 am ·

Thanks so much for your good wishes, Sally. This book took longer than expected, but I’m happy to have reached the finish line and hold a copy in my hands. 🙂 ❤️ And John knows by now how grateful I am. 🥰

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2021 - 2:17 pm ·
  
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markbierman · September 23, 2021 - 12:47 pm ·

Congratulations on the new release, Lauren. This one is on the list. 🙂 Thanks for hosting, John.

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2021 - 2:22 pm ·
  
  Thanks for the visit, Mark.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 23, 2021 - 6:14 pm ·
  
  Thanks again, Mark! I appreciate your support and hope you enjoy my book! 🙂
  
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robertawrites235681907 · September 23, 2021 - 1:15 pm ·

Fantastic to see Lauren featured here, John. I have this book on my TBR.

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2021 - 2:25 pm ·
  
  Thank you for the support, Robbie.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 23, 2021 - 6:16 pm ·
  
  Thanks so much, Robbie, for your wonderful comment and support! I’m honored to be here on John’s site. 💗
  
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · September 24, 2021 - 6:01 am ·

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1. Baydreamer · September 24, 2021 - 8:10 am ·
  
  Thank you so much for sharing, Michael! I greatly appreciate it!
  
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  1. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · September 24, 2021 - 1:41 pm ·
    
    😊 Thank you very much for writing such interesting books, Lauren. Enjoy a beautiful weekend. xx Michael
    
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2. John W. Howell · September 24, 2021 - 9:03 am ·
  
  Thank you, Michael.
  
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  1. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · September 24, 2021 - 1:29 pm ·
    
    :-)) xx
    
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · September 24, 2021 - 6:02 am ·

Thanks for sharing the news, John. xx Michael

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1. John W. Howell · September 24, 2021 - 9:03 am ·
  
  Thank you for sharing the news, Michael. 😊
  
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  1. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · September 24, 2021 - 1:29 pm ·
    
    Thank you as well for sharing the information, John. Enjoy your weekend! xx Michael
    
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    😊
    
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Resa · September 26, 2021 - 1:35 pm ·

EGADS! So many fab comments and well wishes.
Congrats, Lauren!
John, you are a good promoter!
I want to read this.
Lauren, will you be publishing on Kobo? OR….

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1. John W. Howell · September 26, 2021 - 3:12 pm ·
  
  Thank you for the visit, Resa. 😁
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 26, 2021 - 6:52 pm ·
  
  My thoughts exactly, Resa! I’ve been on Cloud 9 for a week now. 🙂 I don’t know about Kobo, but I’ll look into it. I know the e-book is on barnesandnoble.com. Otherwise, Amazon is the only option. I’ll let you know and thanks so much for your support! Big hugs! And yes, John is a great promotor! 🙂 ❤️
  
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  1. John W. Howell · September 27, 2021 - 7:02 am ·
    
    😊
    
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  2. Resa · September 27, 2021 - 3:54 pm ·
    
    His puppies are even better!! xoxo
    
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  3. John W. Howell · September 27, 2021 - 4:47 pm ·
    
    Hahaha
    
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  4. Baydreamer · September 27, 2021 - 6:39 pm ·
    
    True! 🥰❤️🐶
    
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3. Baydreamer · September 26, 2021 - 7:01 pm ·
  
  Hi Resa,
  
  I just found my book in ebook format on Kobo! Here is the link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/more-than-coffee-1
  
  I didn’t see the paperback, but I hope this works for you. Hugs!
  
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  1. Resa · September 27, 2021 - 3:56 pm ·
    
    Alright! I’ve copied the link!
    I’ll be buying an e copy! It will take me a bit to actually read it, as I’ve got Teagan’s #3 next in line. I will then review it! HUGS!!!!
    
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  2. Baydreamer · September 27, 2021 - 6:41 pm ·
    
    Whatever works for you, Resa. I’m just grateful for your support and truly hope you enjoy my book. I’m currently reading Teagan’s Journey 5. 🙂 Thanks again and hugs back! 💗💗💗
    
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  3. Resa · September 28, 2021 - 11:21 am ·
    
    xoxo
    
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Bette A. Stevens · September 26, 2021 - 3:20 pm ·

Congratulatioons to Lauren on her new book! Great to find her at your place today, John. Sharing…

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1. John W. Howell · September 26, 2021 - 6:33 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Bette.
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 26, 2021 - 6:55 pm ·
  
  Thanks again for your support, Bette! The ride has been exciting! 🙂 And I appreciate you sharing too. 💕
  
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Baydreamer · September 26, 2021 - 6:54 pm ·

Thanks again for your support, Bette! The ride has been exciting! 🙂 And I appreciate you sharing too. 💗

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Jonathan Becker, PhD · September 28, 2021 - 6:06 am ·

Congratulations on your new book Lauren!

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1. John W. Howell · September 28, 2021 - 8:25 am ·
  
  😊
  
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2. Baydreamer · September 28, 2021 - 8:27 am ·
  
  Thank you very much, Jonathan!
  
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angelwanderer · September 28, 2021 - 6:27 am ·

Congratulations on the new piece. Any new book that makes it onto the market is a master effort. Well done. -M

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1. John W. Howell · September 28, 2021 - 8:27 am ·
  
  Thanks, Michael.
  
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Baydreamer · September 28, 2021 - 8:29 am ·

Thanks for your kind words, Michael! They’re greatly appreciated and John is wonderful to host.

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Narayan Tushar Kaudinya · October 4, 2021 - 2:28 am ·

Lauren Lovely to have you here. The books look exciting and ready to pack many a punches. Many congratulations.

Narayan x

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1. John W. Howell · October 4, 2021 - 6:51 am ·
  
  Thank you for the good wishes, Narayan. 😊
  
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  1. Narayan Tushar Kaudinya · October 4, 2021 - 7:29 am ·
    
    Pleasure
    
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2. Baydreamer · October 5, 2021 - 10:38 am ·
  
  Thank you for your lovely comment and good wishes, Narayan. 💞
  
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Baydreamer · October 5, 2021 - 10:37 am ·

Thank you for your lovely comment and good wishes, Narayan. 💞

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