Lorraine Sigle

‘Photograph by PhilipsonPhotography.com

This is Our World; Let's Take Care of It
A Little About Me and the Writing Process

Welcome. If you came here because you want to read Mackenzie’s memoir and see his pictures, just click on Mackenzie at the top of the screen and enjoy!

Some of you may have read my books: Elyana Misfit and Earth Watchers. These are both early partial versions of Earth Grid Master that is now on Kindle. This last book includes a Part Two which takes Elyana and friends to her home planet. It isn’t the happy homecoming she envisioned. While the plot is much the same as in Earth Watchers, I’ve corrected little errors and improved sentence structure.

Writing a novel is a messy business because I had only a vague idea of where the story was going and knew nothing about story structure. Fortunately I connected with a terrific editor, Teresa Crumpton.

If you are a reader who would like to become a writer, I suggest reading Scene & Structure by Jack M. Bickham, and other books on writing. When you have written something you think is publishable, find a good editor like Teresa. But be prepared to take criticism. You may not always agree with your editor - it’s your book after all - but give the suggestion careful consideration.

My background is poetry which begins with words dancing around inside of me begging to get out. Once they do, I can use my intellect to shape them. My Mother used to quote poetry to my brother and me when we misbehaved. Of course we didn’t consider her recitation punishment. Her repertoire included: The Pied Piper of Hamlin, The Highwayman, My Last Duchess, and parts of Evangeline.
It may have been those cadences that settled inside of me and initiated a love for words.

My Books
I have spent several years working on a YA sci-fi/fantasy, EARTH GRID MASTER is available on Kindle, It grew out of two novels that merged into one and reflects my concern about climate change. You will find information on climate change by clicking on World News above.

I have also co-authored LIFE WITH MOM with my cat Mackenzie. It is written in a humorous "he said /she said" format and includes many great pictures of him and of a few of the other creatures that visited our back yard. Please feel free to read it and invite others to enjoy it. Just click on Mackenzie above.

I’m in the process of finding a publisher for a picture book inspired by the adventure of three little raccoons in my back yard. The courage of the runt in the litter stole my heart.

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