About Lori
About Lori
Biographical Information

I was born in Portland, Oregon, and spent my early years with my parents and four sisters until my parents divorced. As a teenager, I lived with an aunt and uncle, and over time, both my parents remarried. At 18, I went off to college where I majored in literature and political science.

In the middle of my tenure at college, I met Diane at a bank processing center where I worked part-time. It was, truly, love at first sight, and we've been together since 1981. In 1983, we moved from Oregon to Minnesota because the job prospects were much better, and we've lived here ever since. We visit the West Coast often to see parents, sisters, step-brothers, and bunches of nieces and nephews.

I started writing seriously in 1986, and spent a good deal of time trying to get published. You can read more about my Writing Quest HERE.

 
Lori at a Glance

Date of Birth/Sign: February 9th/Aquarius
Best Thing That has Happened Lately:
My sixth novel, Snow Moon Rising is getting good reviews and won at the GCLS Goldie Awards!
Most Admired Person:
After my partner Diane, I would choose writer Ellen Hart who has been a tremendous encourager to me
College:
Lewis & Clark College in Oregon: English & Political Science double major
Master's Degree:
Hamline University, St. Paul: English/Liberal Studies
Famous Relatives:
5th Cousins were Orville and Wilbur Wright - but hey! I hate to fly!
First Professional Role:
Working at a Welfare agency
First Book Written:
Ricochet In Time (completed 1995 and published mid-August 2001)
First Book Published:
Gun Shy (completed 1999 and published early August 2001)
Number of Books Published So Far:
Ten as of 11/2007 - six novels, two short story collections, and two anthologies
Number of Books Completed Now:
Twelve
Number of Books at Least Half Done:
Six
Number of Books Rattling Around in Lori's Head but Unwritten:
Nine more
Favorite Song:
Still a 1970's oldie, "Dancing In The Moonlight" by King Harvest
Favorite Bands:
The Gipsy Kings, The Indigo Girls, Todd Rundgren
CDs I can't seem to stop listening to lately:
Ben Folds' "Supersunnyspeedgraphic," Jon McLaughlin's "Indiana," Kim Richey's "Chinese Boxes," Alicia Keys' "As I Am," and the new one by Annie Lennox.
Favorite Vocalists:
Horse, The Indigo Girls, Linda Eder, Dar Williams, Whitney Houston, Carly Simon, Donna Summer, James Taylor, and Ben Folds
Favorite Movies:
Leaving Normal, Flawless, Stranger Than Fiction, Truly Madly Deeply, Fearless, and Parenthood
Favorite Book Series:
Currently, it's Charlaine Harris's Lily Bard series
Favorite City:
Duluth, MN
Worst food on the planet:
Seafood - I'm allergic!
Best foods on the planet:
Chicken, Cheezits, and Chocolate - but ever since gallbladder surgery, I can't eat the latter two very often
Favorite TV Shows:
Dexter, The Closer, Heroes, Battlestar Gallactica, 24, Lost, CSI, Law & Order: SVU, Cold Case, and Without A Trace
Favorite team sport to Play:
Basketball
Favorite team sport to Watch:
University of Minnesota Women's Basketball - Go Gophers!
Best thing about being a published author:
Getting to meet lots of wonderful new people
Worst thing about being a published author:
Having to make a living, so not having enough time to write as much as I want.

 
 
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Queer Girl Talk Interview
September 2007

2007 June & Jessie Chandler Interview

The L Word Interview
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No Reason Not To Trust...
October 2004

Libertas Interview
May 2004

Josh Aterovis Interview
February 2004

August 2003 Interview

Taleweaver Interview
May 2003

Who's Who Interview by FanLaw
December 2002

August 2002 Interview

August 2001 Interview

October 2000 Interview

September 1999 Interview


     
 
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