Thursday, April 26, 2012

Mother's Day is Two Weeks Away!

With Mother's Day only two weeks away, it's been a whirlwind of activity over here in "Momnesia Book Land!" Lots of great professional reviews have been coming in, and book clubs and women everywhere have been giving me feedback that they're enjoying the book! (Thank you so much... Yay!)

If someone recommended this post to you, it's because they think you'll enjoy the novel, "Momnesia," either for yourself or as a gift for someone else! Please scroll down to see the description and cover art for Momnesia, and find out where to buy it! Thanks for visiting!

Many friends and fans have been asking how they can help spread the word about Momnesia! (Thank you so much!) If you are one of those people, I invite you to use any/all of the resources below.  Now is the time people are looking for good, unique gift ideas for Mother's Day, so if you'd like to help them--and me--I'm making it easy for you! (And I genuinely thank you in advance if you choose to do so!)

And now, on to the fun stuff!

Special Momnesia Mother's Day Video! It's short and fun... enjoy!


Psst... Momnesia will be FREE on Kindle April 27, 28 & 29! Get yours and please tell your friends! Here's the link: Momnesia for Kindle.



Have you already read Momnesia, but haven't yet posted your review on Amazon? Please take a moment to post your honest review! This will help more shoppers to find it! Click here to post your review!


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Momnesia Book Description: Struggling between her "momminess" & her "sexiness," an unconventional entrepreneur diagnoses herself with Momnesia and sets about finessing a new version of her old vivaciousness!

Loss of the memory of who you used to be. Caused by pregnancy, play dates, and trying to keep the house cleaner than the Joneses.

Please click here to see reviews (and possibly buy the book!)

Please click here to learn more & enjoy the first two chapters free!

Over the next few weeks, I'll also be sharing all sorts of featured articles, interviews, and guest posts that are scheduled for me and Momnesia! Some are funny, some are more thought-provoking, but they're all created especially for you... my readers! (Thank you very much to all of the readers, mom and book bloggers, media people, My Carolina Today show, WRAL Go Ask Mom, book clubs, and everyone else who is loving my book this Mother's Day!)

And here's to us... the moms, the people who get gifts for moms, the readers, the bloggers, the bookworms... us all! Happy almost Mother's Day!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

My Carolina Today Book Giveaway!

Did you see Lori Verni-Fogarsi on the My Carolina Today show? (Monday, April 30, 11:00 am EST). As promised,  you can enter to win a free, signed copy of "Momnesia!"


I hope you enjoyed the segment, and I'd love to get to know you more! After you've entered to win, please scroll down. I've included my list of "10 Tips for Finding Balance," links to my online community, and more!


Here's the entry form. Please give it a minute to load. If you're on a mobile device, you "may" need to "open in browser," but usually not. Good luck!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Momnesia Trivia!

Have you already read "Momnesia?" (If so, thanks!)

I have something fun for you! I've created a trivia quiz and you can take it if you want! Can't wait to see your results!

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE MOMNESIA TRIVIA QUIZ! IT'S FUN!

Have fun, and please feel free to spread the word to other friends who have read it!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Southern Show is Only a Week Away!

It's so very exciting to be having my very own booth at the Southern Women's Show in Raleigh!

This enormous annual event, which is geared toward all things women love, attracts an estimated 35,000 guests and takes up several hundred thousand square feet at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, utilizing the entire Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center!

I've been working on booth decor (loving my color palette... not telling!... you have to come and see it!), prize giveaways (um, jeweled stiletto earrings, anyone?), and putting together a fantastic presentation (see next paragraph).

 I will be hosting a Momnesia: Find Balance booth (#2232) April 27 - 29, and will be speaking at the Balance Your Life Stage, hosted by Lifetime Television, on Sunday, April 29 at 3:30! I've created a page on my website especially for this event which includes a video about the event overall, specifics about my booth and speaking presentation, a printable map of the event, a printable coupon, and more! I invite you to visit my special page by clicking here.

Other great news? I have some FREE TICKETS to give away and YOU CAN WIN SOME! All I ask is that you take a few small steps to help me spread the word about my book, "Momnesia." Use the entry form below to get UP TO 45 ENTRIES to WIN! Each prize is valued at $20!

Note: Give the entry form a minute to load. If you're on a mobile device, you "may" need to "open in browser," but usually not. Good luck, and have fun! See you at the show!

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway!

Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop! April 6 - 12! I'm giving away a signed Paperback of Momnesia!  and there is the opportunity to win prizes from HUNDREDS of participating bloggers! Woot woot! (I love to say woot woot!)

Let me introduce myself: I'm the author of the novel, "Momnesia," just released 3/16/12 by Brickstone Publishing in both Paperback and Kindle.

It's about an unconventional entrepreneur who, struggling between her "momminess" and her "sexiness," diagnoses herself with Momnesia and sets about finessing a new version of her old vivaciousness!

Early readers have said, "Fun & feisty!" and "A wonderful journey laced with humor and reality. A recommended read!" I invite you to take a look at my full website, where you can preview the first two chapters free and enjoy all sorts of other goodies! www.LoriTheAuthor.com.

And now, back to the Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop info! 

Special thanks to:
Kathy of I Am a Reader Not a Writer and Yara of Once Upon a Twilight, for coordinating! After you enter mine, scroll down for the links to the HUNDREDS of participants in the hop!

Note: Give it a minute... if you're using a mobile device, you "may" need to "Open in Browser" for entry form to load (but usually not).

Monday, April 2, 2012

Apparently, I'm Old & I Didn't Even Know It!

A year-and-a-half ago, I turned 40. Not so very old, right? That's what I thought until I discovered that yes, in fact, at least according to the medical community, it is old... not that they'd just say so!

It all started at my annual eye exam, when I was 39 and the doctor said, "Your eyes are fine right now, but we'll see how they are next year when you're 40." No, he was not kidding... I asked.

Next was the gynecologist: "You may want to consider taking further steps due to your family history of estrogen-related cancer, but we'll examine that more next year, when you're 40." Seriously? Was I that much more likely to contract cancer 6 months from then? Apparently so.

My fortieth birthday approached. I was so excited! With my husband's birthday and mine being only two weeks apart, we planned a celebration that included traveling, visiting family, and attending a Nickelback concert. Fun, eh? Should have been, except that while we were away, my standard head cold somehow managed to turn into pneumonia, which then kicked off a year of doctor appointments.

The urgent care doctor, while on vacation: "As we age, the body has a greater tendency to progress into more serious illness."

The stomach ulcer doctor, after taking antibiotics for 3 months: "As we mature, our systems are more prone to these sorts of side-effects."

Some guy, when I was out for cocktails with my husband and he'd stepped away to the restroom: "You're pretty hot for an old chick!" (I did explain that he was highly unlikely to get laid using that line on anyone.)

The dermatologist, where I went for my annual skin exam (so responsible!): "These dots you're asking about are common in women your age."

The endocrinologist, who I consulted trying to figure out why I can't lose an ounce of the 25 lbs. I gained from taking steroids for 3 months during the pneumonia: "Once we're over 40, losing weight can be extremely challenging. You may need to accept a different view of yourself at this stage of life."

This stage of life? Seriously? Here I was, thinking I was on top of the world... perhaps one of the only people NOT suffering from a midlife crisis, honestly feeling okay about being forty.

Well not anymore! Now forty-one-and-a-half, the other day I went to (yet another) doctor about a cyst on my leg. "What would make me get this sort of thing, and how do I prevent it?" I asked. He shook his head, looked me straight in the eye and said, "There's nothing you can do about getting old."

At least he told it like it is! I'm thinking I should order a cane, which I'll surely start needing at any moment! I went food shopping and got some prunes because, well, that's what my grandmother always did. Turns out, they're delicious!

Oldness. I really am fine with it. After all, I am pretty hot... for an old chick!