How Was I Supposed to Know? A Memoir
Here is the new look for the second edition. I hope you like it!
WINNER of the Adirondack Writing Center’s Annual Literary Award, Best Memoir, 2012
Have you ever…
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…felt as if you never really got over your childhood?
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…looked at your life choices and asked, “What was I thinking?”
Me, too!
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…wondered if you would have made the same choices if you then what you know now?
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…had trouble establishing and maintaining healthy relationships?
Me, too!
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…been told that you are “too sensitive,” “the problem,” or “an alcoholic?”
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…been curious about how people who aren’t fictional face their fears?
Oh, yeah!
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…wished you fretted less and laughed more when life throws you a curve ball?
And it always does, doesn’t it?
Well, then, this book is for you!
That’s me, Lorna Lee!
In her former life as a sociology professor, Lorna published many academic and research papers. Creative writing is a new path taken since her premature disability retirement in 2006 due to Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome.
How Was I Supposed to Know? was awarded Best Memoir, 2012 by the Adirondack Writing Center in their annual Literary Award Contest. In 2010, she was a finalist in the Memoir genre of the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Contest with her short story, “Monkey Business.” This memoir is her first book-length publication. Somewhere in her mom’s closet is a single edition of original poems about a frog, a ghost, and a kitten. The booklet was illustrated by Lisa (her younger sister) and compiled for her mother’s birthday when Lorna was about seven years old. In case anyone is searching for it, the cover was made from green construction paper.
Lorna currently lives with the man of her dreams and the dog of her dreams in the home of her dreams: a cozy, finished, and decidedly unbroken home. She keeps herself busy writing, quilting, walking, and blogging. Oh, and she has been sober for over thirty years.
Want to Contact Me?
If you have questions about the book, want to do an interview, or buy the movie rights, don’t hesitate to contact me via email: dizzylorna@hotmail.com.
If you’re curious about how that clueless little girl sitting on a swing became this slightly less clueless woman sitting on a swing, here’s how to order your very own book!
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Making my own kind of music, Round 1
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An Interview With Lorna Earl, author of “Never Look Back” | countingducks
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Thanks, Christoph! 🙂 ❤
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Feb 10, 2014 @ 13:57:04
And it is very much appreciated! I’ll post and tag soon, my dear friend!
Feb 09, 2014 @ 12:35:39
You’ve been tagged. Check it out: http://thepersecutionofmildreddunlap.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/i-tot-tagged-passing-it-along/
I usually don’t do awards or this kind of thing but wanted to take the opportunity to shine a light on a few authors whose work I loved. Enjoy!
Feb 09, 2014 @ 12:27:33
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Aug 16, 2013 @ 09:31:27
Thanks, George! 🙂
Aug 15, 2013 @ 18:14:53
Done. 🙂
Aug 15, 2013 @ 16:20:27
Make sure to let (the the world) n=know how you felt about the book! 🙂
Aug 15, 2013 @ 15:34:52
I’m off to Amazon. I need a chuckle and a delight at the turn of phrase, as they used to say when I was a serious student. 😉
Aug 15, 2013 @ 09:53:23
I don’t know, George. The memoir is a hoot and also has 21 all 5-star reviews on Amazon. Plus it won Best Memoir of 2012 from a regional Writing Center’s juried writing contest. As I’ve been telling people, the best memoirs are not as much about the author as they are about the reader. They are about what it means to be human. That’s the book I wrote–and I wrote it in a funny yet poignant way (or so I keep getting told).
My next book is a novel and won’t be out until later this year or early next year.
Aug 13, 2013 @ 21:02:41
Why have I not read your books?
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Apr 09, 2013 @ 09:42:11
That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! 🙂
Apr 08, 2013 @ 16:58:04
You wrote a book??
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Mar 18, 2013 @ 17:22:42
Yes! I would love to attend your class! Once a teacher always a teacher! I’ll contact you via email as well… Thanks for the kind words about my book. 🙂
Mar 16, 2013 @ 23:51:46
Hi, Lorna. I am teaching a class on child trauma and authenticity. I teach at SUNY Plattsburgh. I have read your book and loved it. My students are going to read it as well. I learned about you through the Press Republican article. I was wondering if you would like to come to my class. This is an Honors class. The students are “la creme de la creme”. Please let me know. Our classes are always on Thursdays from 3:30 through 6:15 p.m. Thanks for your book.
Mar 16, 2013 @ 15:33:59
“How Was I Supposed To Know: The Adventures of a Girl Whose Name Means Lost” by Lorna Lee | writerchristophfischer
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Feb 28, 2013 @ 16:32:05
Can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
Feb 28, 2013 @ 13:12:28
Got it!!! Looking forward to reading, Lorna.
Feb 26, 2013 @ 10:47:41
Happy to do so. I enjoyed it!
Feb 25, 2013 @ 20:03:01
Thank you so much for visiting my blog
Memoirs – They’re Not All About You | Limebird Writers
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Feb 15, 2013 @ 16:57:52
Thanks. When I saw that picture looking through the boxes of old photos, I just knew that was my cover image. 🙂
Feb 15, 2013 @ 11:02:43
My pleasure. Looking forward to reading it. That’s such a cute cover! 🙂
Feb 15, 2013 @ 10:35:07
Oh, thanks so much! I do hope you get a few chuckles from it. You will learn a lot about how lost I really was.
Feb 14, 2013 @ 19:21:32
Just bought your book. 🙂
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Jan 28, 2013 @ 09:10:31
This reply came through. Could you try again?
Jan 28, 2013 @ 08:32:55
On a work computer, which is rubbish and tried to leave comment before with no luck. Left a review on Amazon UK. I hope you do so well. Do let us know what feedback you get.
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Jan 14, 2013 @ 11:17:55
You’re a sweet tweeter! 🙂
Jan 14, 2013 @ 11:17:20
Thanks so much! I don’t understand how, but everything I read says this will help sell the book… I’m such a social media dolt! 😉
Jan 13, 2013 @ 13:36:09
Posted about it on Facebook Too
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Jan 13, 2013 @ 13:32:58
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