10th Anniversary Gift Set -Finding Beauty Within along with a journal and pen- all for the same price of just the book on Amazon, when you order directly from me. $15 paperback $25 Hardcover Email me: lorikirkland11@gmail.com Message me on IG @ authorlorikirkland
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Coffee Meetup
December 6, 2025 9-10am Still On Main/Dissent Coffee 250 Main St. Pawtucket RI Get a signed copy of my book including notebook and pen when you purchase directly fromme at a meetup.
“Finding Beauty Within” Book Launch
My 10th book is now available as a gift set, including a notebook and pen, when purchased directly from me at any of the coffee meetups in 2025.
Finding Beauty Within-10th Anniversary Edition- Released November 1, 2025
A Kaleidastorm Story with Journal Prompts My first self-published book, Kaleidastorm-Beauty in the Storms of Life, was written ten years ago in 2015. Back then, I was going through a divorce. I was living in the basement of a house I was taking care of, in the owner’s absence. I was deeply wounded, emotionally and spiritually. I wrote theContinue reading “Finding Beauty Within-10th Anniversary Edition- Released November 1, 2025”
Author Lori Kirkland Hosts Amaziyah The Great’s Earthstrong Celebration- In The Beginning Words Were Spoken 2nd Edition
May 14, 2025 Poetry was the theme of this birthday celebration for author Craig A. Kirkland, aka Amaziyah The Great, featuring ten local spoken word artists and the guest of honor himself. Check out some of the performances. Amaziyah The Great Lori Kirkland Monica D. Vance Fresco Jill Miller GBRL Maddie Ruzala Jaybird Walker SalenaContinue reading “Author Lori Kirkland Hosts Amaziyah The Great’s Earthstrong Celebration- In The Beginning Words Were Spoken 2nd Edition”
Spring Art Show
May 3, 2025 My oil painting of “Trees on the Lake” was on display at the Spring Art Show at Osamequin Farm in Seekonk MA this month. It was a surreal moment for me to walk into the barn and see my painting hanging on the wall in the main room. My friend Jill, whoContinue reading “Spring Art Show”
Pawtucket Poetry
After 5 years of poetry open mics, Pawtucket Poetry was forced to close its doors in March of 2025. This temporary setback is not the end, it is simply a season of change. What’s next? I am going to take as much of 2025 as I need to complete creative projects, and redevelop the frameworkContinue reading “Pawtucket Poetry”
Author Event at Symposium Books Providence RI
Thank you to all who ventured out on a snowy night in February 2025 to hear me read from my latest book “Tucked inFlowers- Hidden in Plain Sight.” Thank you to Symposium Books for the invitation to share such a remarkable event, a first for me. A special thanks to my husband Craig for joiningContinue reading “Author Event at Symposium Books Providence RI”
Tucked In Flowers- Hidden in Plain Sight Book Launch
Thank you to all who attended my book launch event in November. It was a great gathering of friends, fans, and true supporters. I love you all. Thank you Craig for making the story possible and for all of the creative contributions you made to this book, from the logo, to the cover design, theContinue reading “Tucked In Flowers- Hidden in Plain Sight Book Launch”
Almost time!!
My book is almost here! It will be available on Amazon November 1st and available at the book launch party on November 2nd where you can get a signed copy along with some other book related merch created by ME. I’m excited for you to see what I’ve created, read the words I’ve written, andContinue reading “Almost time!!”
Author Lori Kirkland 