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Cats and Literature: The Purrfect Combination?

Laurel Osterkamp · February 6, 2023

What is it about cats that makes them so literary? It just seems like books and cats are the purrfect combination! From the ancient Egyptians who kept cats as sacred animals, to the medieval folks who believed cats were a symbol of witchcraft, to modern-day readers who adore cats' mystique and intelligence, cats have an undeniable presence in literature. In ancient Egyptian culture, cats were seen as sacred animals associated with the goddess Bastet. Bastet was believed to be the protector of …

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All About Anna Karenina: Chapters 1-9

Laurel Osterkamp · November 28, 2022

I'm reading Anna Karenina so you don't have to.

So, I took the plunge and began reading Anna Karenina. I've decided to document my reading experience, summarize & analyze some parts, and adapt what seem like pivotal scenes using a modern tone & first person POV. Look at it this way: If you've always been tempted to read the novel but something is holding you back, now I can read and experience it for you. A couple of thoughts: The Russian names ARE …

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Favorite Daughters was a LOJ Book Club Pick!

Laurel Osterkamp · September 22, 2022

Yesterday was a HUGE day for me because Favorite Daughters was featured on Lori and Julia's Book Club on My Talk Radio, 107.1.

I was super nervous, because this a beloved radio show throughout the Twin Cities and beyond. In fact, when I've Googled the best book club podcasts, the LOJ Book Club often pops up. I spent the day preparing, listening to Lori and Julia's past interviews, so I would get a sense of the types of questions they might ask. And …

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Laurel Osterkamp · June 29, 2022

Scroll down to subscribe & you'll be sent a link to safely download a free epub or free pdf of Murder at Styles Resort, my adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Event at Styles.

The Best Way to Hide is in Plain Sight

After experiencing both emotional and physical trauma, Helen, a security guard at the Minnesota capitol, needs to get away. State senator John Cavendish owes Helen his life, so he invites her to stay at his family’s luxury …

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Path to Publication: Favorite Daughters Advanced Review Copies Arrived!

Laurel Osterkamp · April 24, 2022

Last night, Rich and I were on our way for a date night when we saw that two big boxes and one small one had been left outside our door. "Were you expecting something?" Rich asked. I shrugged. "I have no idea. I guess one of us was." One quick glance at the packaging, and the mystery was solved. "They're my books!" I exclaimed. Thank God we'd been on our way out. It was about to storm, and had we been staying in the for the evening, we could …

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