6: Fulfilling Your Purpose with Lori Keesey

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Shonda Ramsey interviews Lori Keesey, a 67-year-old author, who discusses her journey in self-publishing her book "Always Think of Me," an uncommon love story inspired by her son who passed away at 33. The book explores themes of purpose, second chances, and the supernatural. Lori emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's purpose to prevent others from missing theirs. She shares her writing process, including the challenges of developing characters and the emotional impact of personal scenes. Lori also talks about her blog, "The Accidental Blogger," and her upcoming project, a sequel titled "A Game of Cat and Mouse," which she will research by driving across the country.

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Buy Lori’s Book: Amazon

Lori’s Bio:

A story that Lori Keesey wrote and illustrated about three puppies lost in a hatbox piqued Lori’s interest in writing at the tender age of six. And an introduction to Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird many years later sealed the deal. Lori decided then that she wanted to write fiction.
Many, many years passed—and hundreds of novels were read—before Lori realized her goal with her debut novel, Always Think of Me, which released on April 2, 2024.
In addition to writing the novel, Lori launched The Accidental Blogger, which spotlights everyday people who overcome adversity.
Recently retired, Lori enjoyed a 40-plus-year career as a writer and now has time to pursue her childhood dream of writing fictional characters who make a difference.
She’s written for daily newspapers and trade publications and her freelance work has appeared in regional and trade magazines, specifically those specializing in space exploration. Yes, Lori was a space junkie, and worked for NASA in public outreach for nearly 20 years.
Lori’s Letter to You:

Dear Indie Author, You are never too late to pursue the dreams that have been placed on your heart. They are there for a reason. Your dreams could be wrapped up in your purpose, the job God created you to do. I like to think about this way: If I don’t fulfill my purpose, I might prevent someone else from achieving his or her purpose. We aren’t islands. We are intricately woven like the finest tapestry. We need one another.