Portrait of a Writer – Lauren Scott

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My dearest followers and subscribers,

Literary Revelations has the pleasure to present today a fantastic writer: Lauren Scott. I hope you enjoy this feature. Have a great weekend.

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BIO:

Lauren Scott is a recent Pushcart Prize Nominee who enjoys small-town living in the Bay Area with her husband, Matt, of thirty-seven years. Their daughter and son live out of state, and with frequent visits and technology, this family of four remains close. Lauren has published four collections of poetry and her memoir: New Day-New Dreams, Finding a Balance, Ever So Gently, King Copper, and More than Coffee. Her children’s book, Cora’s Quest, was released in 2024. Lauren has been a guest on several podcasts, and her writing is featured at many ezines. She was awarded Publication of the Year, Author of the Month, and Publication of the Month at Spillwords Press. Lauren’s work is also published in several anthologies. She is currently in the submission process for her second children’s book. Lauren’s muse discovers inspiration from family, spending time outdoors, and marveling at the mysteries of life.

Social media links:

Author website: baydreamerwrites.com
Instagram: @baydreamerwrites

Interview:

A. What inspires you?

1. Thanks so much for having me here today, Gabriela. The first question is tough because so many things inspire me to write…slivers of sunshine, rain showers, lake serenity, redwoods, backpacking, living creatures, celebrating a wonderful marriage to my husband who is my best friend, our amazing daughter and son, our dogs, and even events that tug at the heart inspire me to put thoughts onto paper. Ever since my youth, language, letters, sounds, and words have had their hold on me, so writing every day is natural as sunshine. Playing word games is fun too, and Scrabble will always be a favorite; my husband and I pull out the old board game now and then. We’re even hooked on watching Wheel of Fortune. It’s not only fun, but it’s good for the brain to solve those puzzles.

B. Why poetry?

2. I love poetry because the poet has the ability to convey a message or paint a picture with brevity. Many long poems in history remain iconic, but nowadays, the longer the poem, the more my attention wavers. I like short and sweet. Get to the point in fewer words. Short doesn’t mean empty. Short can be profound as a lingering two-page poem. My writing style and preferences have changed over the years, which would be expected as every year, every decade brings new meaning with each experience that we pull from our own chapter book. I started my blog fifteen years ago specifically to share my poetry. The blogging world can easily turn into an online classroom, which is what it became for me. I’ve learned numerous poetry forms, but freestyle will always be my preference because rules are nonexistent. Writing freestyle poetry is like driving on an open road with windows down. I have also ventured out of the poetry box, dabbling in short stories and children’s literature. My first children’s book, Cora’s Quest, was published in 2024. A fun fact about Cora is this story originated from a poem that was written over a decade ago. It’s good to remember that it’s never too late to experiment in another genre, so even though poetry is where I began and where I will never stray from, I continue to take a chance with other genres. It’s called growth when we try new things.

C. What are your future writing plans?

3. I have finished the manuscript for my second children’s book, Carlie and Charlie Go Camping and am now working on my query letter for submission to small Indie publishers. This year brings motivation to put some effort into a different method, which requires stepping out of the box and seeing where my feet land. Why not? Life is too short. As I included in another interview, my guide is the iconic quote: “You never fail until you stop trying” by Albert Einstein. Simultaneously, I’m compiling poems for another collection of which I plan to also submit to small presses.

D. Who are your favorite poets and/or novelists?

4. Choosing a favorite poet is difficult; there are so many, but a handful of favorites are Mary Oliver for her love of nature. Oliver’s “Wild Geese” speaks of self-acceptance through aligning with nature. She invites introspection from her poems about life. Maya Angelou for her activism and her iconic poem “Still I Rise” – a poem of resilience. Who wouldn’t feel her passion woven around her profound words? Emily Dickenson and her poem “Hope” – self-explanatory. Walt Whitman and his poem “A Noiseless Patient Spider” – my fear of spiders is palpable and anyone who knows me has heard about my many humorous spider encounters. So, this poem reached me deeply as Whitman compares a spider spinning its lovely silk web to a human soul searching for a sense of belonging in an immense world. I appreciate the beauty and architecture of a spider’s web, so Whitman’s beautiful poem provides a new and positive perspective. And lastly, Pablo Neruda for his romantic poetry, but his poem that profoundly touches my heart is “A Dog Has Died.” His words bring both joy and tears as I reminisce about my chocolate lab, Copper, who received his angel wings on March 3, 2025. One of the most difficult days of my life. And yet, the emotions from that day, and weeks and months to follow, guided me into writing through my grief while also recalling the joyful moments with my family’s much-loved labrador, which evolved into my recent poetry collection, King Copper.I will stop here because naming beloved poets or authors will form a book of its own.

Thanks again, Gabriela, for this wonderful opportunity!

My pleasure and thank you too.

Haiku For Soulmates is coming up soon. Please stay tunned for more news.

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Gabriela Marie Milton
Founder and Editor in Chief, Literary Revelations

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1. Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art
2. Fine art Photography: Lullscapes in Light and Shadow
3. Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku 
4. Celebrating Poetry by Cindy Georgakas 
5. Full Moon Confessions: Poetry by Tracey Anne
6. Petals of Haiku: An Anthology 
7. Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology
8. Echoes Lost in Stars: Poems by PS Conway
9. Love, Stars, and Paradigms: Poems by Swarn Gill
10. Building Sandcastles by C.X. Turner and James Welsh  
11. Greenlandos by Virginia Witch

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