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PUBLISHED! Shaking the Tree, Vol. 7

18 Oct

SHAKING THE TREE vol. 7

“Cockroaches and Kegels” are coming your way in 2025!

This essay was adapted from the book I’m writing about grieving my dad during the pandemic, but it’s about my parents’ divorce, my budding sexuality, and my dad’s earnest feminism.

With a couple of cockroaches.

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PUBLISHED! Shaking the Tree, Vol. 7

SHAKING THE TREE vol. 7

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Not all writers can design; not all designers can write. I do both.

“Lauren holds herself and her work to high standards — she’s a great member of any creative team.”

With tenderness and honesty Lauren critiqued my work, offered insight, and directed me toward more self exploration and honesty.

“Lauren is truly a renaissance woman.”

“Lauren is unbelievably talented and will exceed your expectations!”

“A person of many talents who is smart, funny, and encouraging!”

“She has a high level of creativity with a mathematical, orderly mind.”

“Hiring her was the best decision I made on my most recent project, and I will absolutely work with her again.”

Not all writers can design;
not all designers can write.
I do both.