Two Sides of Me

CONTACT ME AT: lafreeland@lafreeland.com

My Bio Tag Cloud:

Obsessed With Imaginary People, Science Fiction Dabbler, YA Fiction Author, Inspirational Article Writer, Crosswalk Contributor and Blogger,  Christian Pulse Contributor and Faith Team Editor,  Blogger, Wife, Mother, Homeschooler,  Writing Teacher, North Texas Christian Writers Critique Group Leader and Writing Coach, and SCBWI Member and Critique Group Facilitator.

Come visit me at the North Texas Christian Writer’s Conference.

I will be teaching two classes this year and doing critique sessions.

Here’s the link: http://www.ntchristianwriters.com/events/

I AM

Christ follower, daughter, sister, wife, mother, homeschooler,teacher, friend,

author-in-the-making,

editor, writing coach, encourager, pedicure-aholic, coffee addict, and cancer mom. 

 Not necessarily in that order.

 I live with my husband, three kids, two dogs, and two cats outside of Dallas

in a tiny little town people who’ve lived in the metroplex forever have never heard of!

I’ll give you a hint: It starts with an M.

Like most writers, I have a split personality.  

And many of my friends are imaginary. Which my husband doesn’t find hilarious

Side One writes inspirational articles for 

The Christian Pulse and Crosswalk.

This side of me is working on a middle-grade novel based on my son Kyle’s journey with leukemia. I hope to share through Kyle’s eyes what it’s like to navigate the world of pediatric cancer and come out on the other side. So many kids and their parents have no idea how to react to a child with cancer.

I want to spread the message: Be a friend. And don’t be afraid. Cancer is not catching. 

Click Here to go to For The Reader and read the first chapter

Side Two loves to read and write FICTION purely for fun!

This side of me is three-quarters of the way through the first book in a Young Adult Sci/Fi series called 

Awakening

Click Here to go to For The Reader and read the first chapter 

 Although I officially earned a BA in psychology from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, my unofficial degrees in life have proved more practical.

 Currently, I hold unofficial certificates in the following: Children of Divorce Alliance, the
Union of Marriage and Motherhood, Cancer Moms Association, Homeschoolers Anonymous, Diet of the Month Club, and the Wanna Be a Published Authors Guild.

 I am a member of  NTCW (North Texas Christian Writers) where I lead a weekly critique group called the Literati, a member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators),  and I Chair the Buddy
Bag Committee for Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer. 

This year I won Best Devotional at the NTCW Annual Conference for Parking Parallel

Last year I won 2nd place at the NTCW Annual Conference for Adult Novel/Short Story for Courting Catastrophe.

My Official Bio

Lori Freeland, a freelance writer from the Dallas area, holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In her other life, the one BK—before kids—she has worked as a social worker and a certified dyslexic reading tutor. Currently, she embraces her status as full-time homeschool mom to three awesome children. Her big dream? Becoming a Young Adult novelist, a goal she diligently pursues during the wee hours of the morning with help from a very large mug of coffee and occasionally some chocolate-covered peanuts. In addition to blogging and contributing regular inspirational articles to Crosswalk.com, The Christian Pulse, and Believe.com, she loves to mentor new writers and encourage people to share their life stories. As a member of the Cancer Mom club, she desires to connect with others in hopes of giving support to those struggling down the messy paths of life. You can find her hanging with the North Texas Christian Writers as a Critique Group Leader and Writing Coach or cheering on her writers on the Faith Team at The Christian Pulse where she recently took on the role of editor. She also loves to attend Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators meetings where she has begun a critique workshop for new writers.

A Few of My Favorite Posts:

Conceding Christmas Part One Conceding Christmas Part Two    Where is the Miracle? Part One   Where is the Miracle? Part Two

It’s Only Just A Dream     Mole-Ectomy     Fatal Attraction     Broken Inn