Lorraine C. Ladish, Author - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Web de Lorraine / Lorraine s website

- Writing is my passion, right up there with being a mom. My father and grandfather are also authors. I m blown away by Latin dancing. I used to be a professional fitness instructor and amateur jazz dancer and am a professional interpreter and translator. - I m a traditionally published author with 13 titles to my name so far, in Europe and South America (you can see most of my book covers in My Pictures). They are available in the U.S. too. I am also a freelance journalist. - Most of my works are non-fiction, covering a variety of subjects that I feel strongly about (eating disorders, relationships, motherhood, writing and publishing) and three are novels. My lit. agent is in NY and I am now working on a book in English for the U.S. market and on another title for Europe. - I am 100 % bilingual in English and Spanish and bicultural: born in Spain (Spanish father and American mother), I was raised between the US and Spain, where I attended a British school (Kings College) with students from all over the world. I m extremely grateful for that, as I got to know and appreciate different cultures. - Determination is my middle name, and I usually achieve my goals. I like to motivate and help others to pursue their dreams too, so I authored a writing course based on my own writing workshops. - Shy but sociable, I cherish time alone, but also crave good company. - I LOVE to laugh, though my sense of humor is a bit peculiar. Let s just say I m not politically correct, but upfront and natural. That s my European side. - I try to learn something from everyone I meet, regardless of social status, sexual orientation, profession, religion, culture, race, ethnicity, age, etc. - Google me or visit my web page:

Web de Lorraine / Lorraine s website

My Interests

Dancing with Elegant Rumberos keeps my passion alive, keeps me fit in body, mind and spirit!

I'd like to meet:

Other authors, writers, editors, agents, readers, dancers, and interesting people who are bicultural and / or open minded, passionate about their art and creativity and who have a sense of humor and dont take themselves too seriously!

Music:

Eclectic. Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Aretha, Van Morrison, Bach ... Lately I listen to Joss Stone, Matchbox 20, Nelly Furtado, Tunde, Ne-yo, salsa, but all this could change next week!

Movies:

Eclectic too. I enjoy indie films more than blockbusters though.

Television:

Don't have time or the will to watch tv.

Books:

I love books, not only to read them but as a fetish. They surround me in my workspace, bedside table, in my car, handbag, when I travel ...

Heroes:

Women my age or older who kickass: Jodie Foster, Michelle Pfeiffer, Vanessa Williams, Susan Sarandon, so many more ... Virginia Woolf: for her work. Her personal life was a mess. Edgar Allan Poe: he was a genius. Unfortunately he was also deeply unstable. My sister Laura: she is my guru. My daughters: they teach me how to enjoy life. Lorraine Carbonell Ladish: Despite all of life s trials and tribulations, Im still here!

My Blog

Creative parenting

Camps, courses and workshops where kids can be themselves and unleash their creativity abound. I love the concept. But what's kind of scary (for me, anyway) is that people have to pay others to help t...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:04:00 PST

What goes around comes around ...

Some of you may have read my blog posts where I mention that a certain publisher did not hold up their side of the deal concerning a translation I did for them of 2 books and how upset I was. Its...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:18:00 PST

HOCUS, POCUS, FOCUS!

I’m back from my trip to the San Francisco Bay area, which took place after my dad’s visit to Florida (my father is also a wordsmith, a lexicographer to be exact). Both events were tr...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:36:00 PST

Musings from California ....

I love to travel despite the hassles of airport security, delays, broken luggage straps, uncomfortable plane seats, crappy (if any) flight food, grumpy kids (mine) and jet lag. It helps that my ...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:41:00 PST

Sharing TV time and just TIME with my Lexicographer DAD

Ah, it..s being so much fun to have my dad over in Florida for some days (from Spain, where he lives), despite the inevitable father / daughter / grandparent differences at times. But the good times o...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:36:00 PST

UPCOMING WRITING WORKSHOP in Naples, FL.

"WRITE AWAY" WORKSHOPBY AUTHOR LORRAINE C. LADISHwww.lorrainecladish.comDate and Time: Saturday April 26 / May 17 from 1-5 p.m.Place: Outside the Box-Studio 6230 Shirley Street, Suite 104Registration ...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:17:00 PST

What happened to your New Years Resolutions?

Many of us make New Year's resolutions. We resolve to quit smoking, lose weight, write a book, change jobs or learn a language, to name a few common goals. We sign up to the gym or the language school...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:13:00 PST

What are YOU up to????

Hi everyone! I hope March is treating you well so far. And if not, that you are learning from the challenges. I try to do that daily! I have a busy month ahead! I´m looking forward to a visit fr...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:49:00 PST

Matters of the spirit (that really matter)

When you consider yourself a spiritual person and KNOW you´re making all the right moves to buy you some inner peace and outer prosperity, why ain´t life perfect? Why isn´t money just flowing in,...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:47:00 PST

5 TVs in a US home is standard and healthcare a LUXURY! WTF?

Those who have read me before know I used to live in Spain until almost four years ago. I´m half Spanish and half American and get the best (and worst) of both worlds. While some Americans I´ve meet s...
Posted by Lorraine C. Ladish, Author on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:27:00 PST