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2021 Year-in-Review
Hard to believe it’s already been a year since I dove into the social media scene. Honestly, it was more of a belly flop, but, hey-...

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Dec 21, 20212 min read


Meet Me At The Eagle- Remembering Wanamaker's
As anyone who grew up in the Philadelphia area will tell you, Christmas just wasn't Christmas without a stop at John Wanamaker's...

lauraquinnwrites
Dec 13, 20211 min read


What's In A Name?
Set against the backdrop of the First World War, Thicker Than Water tells the story of 4 friends: Danny, Shannon, Jennie, and Hugh. I’ve...

lauraquinnwrites
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Feel the Beat
Music is major source of my inspiration as a writer. It helps me capture emotions, set scenes, get inside my characters’ heads, and push...

lauraquinnwrites
Nov 6, 20211 min read


“Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
The seasons are slowly starting to change in my neck of the woods. We usually get full foliage in late October but are starting to see...

lauraquinnwrites
Oct 8, 20211 min read


Do you believe in ghosts?
Cape May, New Jersey is one of the most haunted places in America. With a recorded history dating back to 1620, it’s not hard to imagine...

lauraquinnwrites
Oct 1, 20212 min read


Book Trailers, Snippets, and Playlists- Oh My!
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald. Happy Fall, y'all! Hopefully the carefree days of...

lauraquinnwrites
Sep 24, 20211 min read


Announcements
Pssst… Hey you. Yeah, you. Still here? I know, I know. It’s been a while. If you’re reading this, thanks for sticking around. Boy, do we...

lauraquinnwrites
Aug 2, 20212 min read


Pandemic: 365
“So, this time 10 years ago, I embarked on the wonderful journey that is Motherhood. As noted throughout, I’ve currently been researching...

lauraquinnwrites
Mar 19, 20212 min read


Celebrating International Women's Day 2021
“Men only respect power. So we must be powerful.” -Alva Belmont Those of you who follow me on Instagram know I’ve had several mini...

lauraquinnwrites
Mar 8, 20214 min read


The Home of the Brave
Alright, admit it. You read that in Kate Smith’s voice, didn’t you? This week we’re headed back over the bridge to the City of Brotherly...

lauraquinnwrites
Feb 26, 20214 min read


New Jersey's Atlantis
"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald Welcome to the 4th segment of...

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Feb 19, 20216 min read


Who Was Max “Boo Boo” Hoff?
Welcome to the 3rd segment of Laura’s Library- an exhibition of the research materials I poured over while preparing my historical...

lauraquinnwrites
Feb 12, 20212 min read


Prohibition in Cape May County- Wetter Than The Atlantic
Welcome to the 2nd segment of Laura’s Library- an exhibition of the research materials I poured over while preparing my historical...

lauraquinnwrites
Feb 5, 20212 min read


Remarkable Women of the New Jersey Shore
Welcome to the premiere segment of Laura’s Library- an exhibition of the research materials I poured over while preparing my historical...

lauraquinnwrites
Jan 29, 20212 min read


Cause Down the Shore Everything's Alright
Proud Jersey Girl here. Every August, I’d watch with glee as my grandparents loaded the car for our 2 week vacation “down the shore”....

lauraquinnwrites
Jan 27, 20212 min read


On Little Women
I’m grateful to have spent the morning with some old friends. Such a quiet comfort. With my littles back to school after Christmas break,...

lauraquinnwrites
Jan 8, 20213 min read


Follow Your Dreams
This year has been difficult for everyone but I always try to look for the silver linings. Presently, I find myself in the unique...

lauraquinnwrites
Dec 20, 20201 min read

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