Deidre Ann deLaughter – Newsletter Volume 9
Brace yourself! A lot has been happening since I last sent out a newsletter. In mid-May, my beloved 90-year-old mother died. She had been in assisted living and then memory
August 11, 2026
Why CLAMOR Girls? I think each of us, in our own way, is clamoring to know and be known.
I’m Deidre deLaughter, an author who loves crafting stories that explore identity, connection, and the beautiful mess of life. After retiring from a rewarding career in higher education, I now spend my days writing novels like Reawakening Rebekah and A Rose in Little Five Points, taking long walks, solving puzzles, and losing myself in a good book—or a good show on Acorn TV.
Curious about the journey behind my novels and the inspiration for the CLAMOR Girls? Visit my About page to learn more about my adventures in storytelling and the creative spark that fuels my work.
Brace yourself! A lot has been happening since I last sent out a newsletter. In mid-May, my beloved 90-year-old mother died. She had been in assisted living and then memory
Every spring, a diligent male house wren builds a nest in my carport. His favorite location is on the top shelf, in the box where I keep gardening gloves and
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