Spider on a Hand

Lauren enjoys small-town living in Northern California with her husband, Matthew. After almost thirty-seven years, they are still each other’s best friend. They have two adult children who make them prouder every day. Lauren is a poet, memoirist, children’s book author, and fiction writer. She has authored three collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams (2013), Finding a Balance (2015), and Ever So Gently (2023). In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee in verse and prose. Her first children’s book, Cora’s Quest, was released in December 2024. Her writing has been published at Spillwords Press where she was voted Author of the Month in May 2023, Publication of the Month in October 2024, and Publication of the Month in June 2025. Lauren’s work is also shared bi-monthly on the online literary site, Gobblers and Masticadores. She is a contributing author in the anthologies, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships (2022), This is How We Grow (2023), Petals of Haiku (2024), and Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku (2025). Writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time in the great outdoors, and finding joy in simple things. Lauren’s recent book, King Copper: Our dog’s life in poetry, is a special poetry tribute to her family’s beloved chocolate Labrador who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in March.