Tag: Writing Life

• I have Failed

  

  I was laying awake the other night, which in itself is weird for me. I am one of the lucky few who have no trouble sleeping. Seriously, the house can fall down around me and I would sleep right through it. I know you hate me, right? You’re in good company. I was thinking about […]

  Brendan & Lori O’Gara

  January 20, 2022

  Lifestyle, Purpose

  Life Lessons, Love, Parenting, Relationships, Self-awareness, Work Life Balance, Worry, Writing Life

• Emerald Coast Review 2021

  

  The West Florida Literary Federation (WFLF)’s Emerald Coast Review (ECR) has published the voices of regional writers in an anthology since 1989. This year marks the 21st volume. It is available for purchase on Amazon.  You will find Lori O’Gara’s contribution on page 116. It is a bittersweet memory of her childhood and a tribute to […]

  Brendan & Lori O’Gara

  October 10, 2021

  Indie Author, Purpose

  Books, Memories, Nostalgia, Reading, Words, Writers On Writing, Writing, Writing Life

• Why I don’t Use a Pen Name

  There are several legitimate reasons to use a pen name. Let me say upfront, I am not criticizing the reasons other writers choose to use a pen name. You probably know the reasons, there are many. The two biggest ones are to protect a writer’s family and freedom or embarrassment. I hear things that go […]

  Brendan & Lori O’Gara

  January 26, 2020

  Indie Author

  Authenticity, Courage, Honesty, Self-awareness, Writing Life

• I hate to Tell this, but You are Not Special, Your Story Is

  Every best selling or successful author you can think of started out just like us. Just a person in front of a blank page with an idea and a desire to tell a story. I am so sorry to tell you this but you are not special. I know all the amazing affirmations on social […]

  Brendan & Lori O’Gara

  March 19, 2019

  Indie Author

  Courage, Determination, Everyday Writer, Writing, Writing Life

• Live Out Your Cause

  What is your mission in life? What sort of mark do you want to leave on this planet after you leave it? Photo by NASA on Unsplash Every human needs a reason to live. I am going to talk about writers in this piece, because, well I am one. However, what I propose is for everyone. […]

  Brendan & Lori O’Gara

  March 15, 2019

  Indie Author

  Charity, Love, Self-awareness, Truth, Writing Life

• The Harsh Truth of an Indie Author

  You will not sell books… or you might sell books. Just not in the quantities you dream of selling. A couple dozen one month and maybe three the next, or zero the next. You will not become the best selling author your first year…or your second year…or your third year. Your family and sometimes nosey […]

  Brendan & Lori O’Gara

  March 5, 2019

  Indie Author

  Indie Publishing, Words, Writers On Writing, Writing, Writing Life

• Excuse me, your Faith is Showing

  The struggle is real. Peter was told by Jesus he would deny his Lord not once but three times. He was terrified that people would turn against him if he admitted he knew this Jesus. He was afraid of death. Peter’s denial was based on fear and weakness, the weakness born of human frailty. I […]

  Brendan & Lori O’Gara

  April 12, 2018

  Christianity

  Be Radical, Be True To Who You Are, Christianity, Faith, Writing Life