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LaurelLit.com

Laurel Osterkamp’s author site & blog about leading your best literary life.

Writer, Reader, English Teacher

Hello, and welcome to LaurelLit. I’ve tried to create a virtual reading nook for anyone who wants to lead their best literary life. If you’re a writer, reader, English Teacher (or any combo of the three), then welcome. Grab a hot beverage, get cozy, and get literary!

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Writing tips and thoughts about the writer’s journey
Book reviews & recommendations
Lesson plans and ideas for the English or Creative Writing classroom

Favorite Daughters is now available! Click on the photo to find out more.

 

 

From the Blog

 
  • All About Anna Karenina: Part 2, ch 28-35 Haikus
  • The Five Strongest Heroines from Modern American Novels, according to Chat GPT
  • All About Anna Karenina: Part 2, ch 21-27 Haikus
  • One Question Survey–Help Me Choose the Title for my Next Book!
  • All About Anna Karenina: Part 2, chapters 11-20 haikus

Literary Lifestyle Gift Guide

Are you having trouble shopping for the reading/writer/English Teacher in your life? No worries! Here…

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All About Anna Karenina: Chapters 1-9

I’m reading Anna Karenina so you don’t have to. So, I took the plunge and began reading Anna…

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Favorite Daughters was a LOJ Book Club Pick!

Photo by Rachel Anderson PR Yesterday was a HUGE day for…

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Other Books By Me (Laurel Osterkamp)

 
The Standout book cover

The Standout

2015 Kindle Scout Winner!

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The Next Breath book cover

The Next Breath

2015 RONE AWARDS!

(Honorable Mention in Women’s Fiction)

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The Holdout

The Holdout

One of the Best Books of 2014! – Indie Reader

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Just Like the Brontë Sisters

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About Me

I’m a high school English teacher and novelist. I love boots, chocolate cake, cooking spicy food, running, and BOOKS! I live in Minneapolis with my husband Rich, son Eli, daughter Pauline, our kittens, and guinea pigs. This blog is about life, love, and all things literary.

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