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Laura A. D.

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Laura is the mother to seven and the teacher to many.

Although she has lived in many spaces and places such as Italy, California, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and (whew!) Maryland; she now calls Omaha, Nebraska home, where she lives with her hubby, her many offspring and a pet turtle named Romeo
( who just kinda' eats, poops and sleeps alot).
Her biggest regret in life is that she hasn't learned to play the drums yet! ( Darn !)
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**"Come What May" has been added to the Kindle Lending Library, so the full version is not available here.

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She continues to work on her new Young Adult Novel "They Call Me Blanca" and is currently seeking representation. Most importantly, she is seeking an editor that likes Blanca's story and is passionate enough about it to help her make it what it needs to be for the market.

Her love of reading and story telling began as a child. Her first book was written in purple crayon on manilla paper. She went around the neighborhood trying to read it to anyone who didn't run away.

She likes to write her bio in third person because she doesn't like to talk about herself but was told she had to say SOMETHING!
How' bout this:

"For me telling a story is like baking a delicious cake. If you bake a cake that you know is totally awesome then you want to share it! Telling a story is my way of sharing a little piece of "delicious" with anyone who will listen to it (or in this case read it)."

Latest freelance article for Blue Suit Mom Magazine:
http://www.bluesuitmom.com/family/parenting/slang.html

Authonomy books you should check out:
Well obviously anything on my shelf. But, I'll soon be posting a list of books I HIGHLY recomended and would shelved of I could.

P.S. Don't be surprised to find your review and a link to your book on my Author Page link. =)

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my books

They Call Me Blanca

Laura A. Diaz

My name is Michelina DélaCruz.
Meet me at the crossroad where Faith meets Diversity and the Supernatural.


Michelina DélaCruz is a Latina teen living with her single mom in Stockton, California.
Stockton is a place you won’t find on any tourist, hot spot list. But you'll find it on the FBI’s list of top ten most dangerous cities to live in. Michelina gets involved with some wannabe 'cholas,' brutally beaten to a pulp, and left like garbage on the railroad tracks. She blacks out only to awaken to the sound of her deliverance: a train. All she ever wanted was to fit in somewhere.
She gives up. God, no mas!
So how did she wake up in the body of her teenage Abuela in 1954?
Can God save a chola?
*This is not an exact representation of what I have in my Master file.
Lately I've been making changes to the Master and forgetting to update this one. Sorry. ;)
Complete at 42,000 words copyrighted 8.1.2011

 

"Come What May"

Laura A. Diaz

What-if?
We make our choices, "Come what may."
What if I had turned right instead of left?
Does my life-story have a happy ending?


In life, we face a multitude of crossroads and choices.
Choices that leave in their path "what-if?" And once we choose a path, we can rarely go back to see where the other would have lead.

The story "Come What May" is the first in this timely collection. It introduces us to Cayla .
As a college student, Cayla met with a crossroad-choice that would haunt her and leave her wondering ‘what-if?'
And with 'what-if' dogging your steps like a tired pack mule, does anyone really get a 'what-if-free' happy ending this side of heaven?
This is one woman's struggle with ‘what-if,’ and how she has dealt with it.
Or has she?

This whole collection is full to overflowing with moments that will make you laugh-out-loud and nod your head. It is topped off, like icing on a cake, with a poem that wraps up the whole 'what-if' theme and a concluding chapter that gives you a glimpse of the author's take on this.

*Brand New Chapter "Kelly's Pain & Kelly's Purpose"-Ch. 14



 

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nautaV wrote 20 hours ago

Your new avatar is shining, dear Laura! Have a nice day! Valen....

Zijn wrote 22 hours ago

“It was two kids against the world. And the world didn’t stand a chan....

Kate LaRue wrote 2 days ago

Thanks so much. I'll do the same. Kate

Kate LaRue wrote 2 days ago

Hi Laura. Wow, seven? I am expecting number four right now and feelin....

Karamak wrote 2 days ago

Hi Laura, on my reading list, fancy taking a look at mine its a light....

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I wrote 5 days ago

Oh wow! Talk about jumping right into the "action!". This is a very different style than your other book isn't it? You have done well! The dialogue is real and flows smoothly. And the scenes move with cohesive fluidity. I'll be back to read chapter two as soon as I can. I'm heading out the door ri... view book

I wrote 28 days ago

This is a fantastically fun read! I absolutley love it and cant wait for it to be published and available for all in bookstore shelves! Kudos to an awesome writer and world creator! Thank you tor uploading this. It was a pleasure to read. Blessings and best wishes, Laura A. Diaz "They Call M... view book

I wrote 31 days ago

Woo-hoo! Rootin' for you, brother! :) view book

I wrote 38 days ago

This is so cool! Your imagination and worldbuilding skills amaze me! You leave nothing to chance in its fantastic detail and every turn is where it should be with no waste...no wordiness...just exact and precise detail that is honest to the amazing world you have created. I see the young. adult au... view book

I wrote 38 days ago

Hi! What a fun, quirky and unique "voice" you have! You have talent and have developed a VERY strong and believable character in your Edie. The world you have created for her is equally strong and detailed. The picture in my mind whirred along as I read your narrative. Many stars and highly recomm... view book

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