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Larada Horner-Miller

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Born

in Trinidad, The United States

Website

https://laradasbooks.com

Twitter

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Genre

Memoir, Historical Fiction, Spirituality

Influences

Shakespeare, Dickens, Hillerman

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Larada Horner-Miller is a poet, essayist and accomplished multi-genre author who holds a bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Spanish and a master of education degree in Integrating Technology into the Classroom. She is the accomplished author of five award-winning biographies, historical fiction, memoir, and poetry works plus three self-published cookbooks.

Her recent release, Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir, captures her memories from childhood through adult life traveling and seeing Christmas celebrations in a variety of countries.

Her sixth book, Coronavirus Reflections: Bitter or Better, is available in paperback and four e-book formats. Larada offers the reader the opportunity to look back at 2020 and Larada Horner-Miller is a poet, essayist and accomplished multi-genre author who holds a bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Spanish and a master of education degree in Integrating Technology into the Classroom. She is the accomplished author of five award-winning biographies, historical fiction, memoir, and poetry works plus three self-published cookbooks.

Her recent release, Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir, captures her memories from childhood through adult life traveling and seeing Christmas celebrations in a variety of countries.

Her sixth book, Coronavirus Reflections: Bitter or Better, is available in paperback and four e-book formats. Larada offers the reader the opportunity to look back at 2020 and the global pandemic through her prose and poetry through reading, then reflecting and responding. She addresses all the emotions she felt during this overwhelming time and leads the reader through to a self-access: bitter or better? Recently this book won the 2023 New Mexico/Arizona Book Award in the Self Help/Guides category. It also won the 2022 New Mexico/Arizona Book Award in the Body, Mind & Spirit category.

Her fifth book is the authorized memoir and biography of world-renown square dance caller Marshall “Flip” Flippo. Just Another Square Dance Caller, Biography of Marshall Flippo is available now in hardback, paperback and four e-book formats. Recently Just Another Square Dance Caller won two awards: Book Excellence Awards Finalist and Silver award for eLit. Book Awards.

Another recent book of hers, A Time to Grow Up-A Daughter's Grief Memoir has won many awards including being a 2018 Book Excellence Awards Finalist in the Memoir category at the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards and a 2018 Independent Press Distinguished Favorites Award in the Memoir category. Horner-Miller has also been a past national presenter at the Women Writing the West Conference and is currently the creator of Memoir Workshops for others who want to share their family’s legacies through words.

Larada and her husband, Lin, enjoy being nestled in the mountains above Albuquerque, New Mexico, near the village of Tijeras. When not writing books, this passionate, energetic, and enthusiastic woman loves to spend time kicking up her heels at square dancing gatherings, traveling, knitting, and reading.

As co-manager of her family’s southeastern Colorado ranch, she enjoys spending time exploring her family’s historic ranch and reminiscing with her brother and his children about their mom, dad, and granddad.

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	Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir 4.36 avg rating — 432 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When Will Papa Get Home? 4.16 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Was It a Dream?: Navigating Life's Journey Through Poetry 4.22 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	A Time to Grow Up -- A Daughter's Grief Memoir by Larada Horner-Miller (Goodreads Author), Cheryl Horner-Christensen (Illustrator) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	This Tumbleweed Landed: Poetry & Prose by Larada Horner-Miller (Goodreads Author), J. R. Gilstrap (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Let Me Tell You a Story by Larada Horner-Miller (Goodreads Author), Harold Horner (As told by), Elva Horner (Compilation) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Is My Truth Universal?: A Woman’s Poetic Odyssey it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Loss and Death: National Poetry Month Topics?

For so many years, poetry about loss and death has comforted the grief-stricken. So, this week for National Poetry Month, I’d like to look at that poetic topic.

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The Author’s Field Guide to Book Marketing: A Practical Companion Filled with the Guidance, Information, and Insider Secrets

by Morgan Gist MacDonald

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Help Thanks Wow: Three Essential Prayers

by Anne Lamott (Goodreads Author)

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Larada Horner-Miller said: " I love the simplicity here!

Stark, simple true! I love how Anne looks at prayer & life with mystery, love and acceptance. Simple straightforward prayers I can remember & use! "

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How to Write a Sizzling Synopsis: A Step-by-Step System for Enticing New Readers, Selling More Fiction, and Making Your Books Sound Good

by Bryan Cohen (Goodreads Author)

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Larada Horner-Miller wrote a new blog post Loss and Death: National Poetry Month Topics? For so many years, poetry about loss and death has comforted the grief-stricken. So, this week for National Poetry Month, I’d like to look at that poe Read more of this blog post »
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Larada Horner-Miller rated a book it was amazing The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a book! Fr. Richard Rohr has provided, by example of the prophets, a system to deal with life’s lessons and come out compassionate and loving on the other side. This is a book I will have to read again to get its full implications. Thank you Fr. ...more
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Larada Horner-Miller rated a book it was amazing How to Relax (Mindfulness Essentials Book 5) by Thich Nhat Hanh	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I Relaxed! What a delightful book focusing on relaxing and it actually worked. Short readable sections. I will read this book again!
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Larada Horner-Miller rated a book it was amazing Self-Publishing and Email Marketing: How to Create and Optimize a Reader Newsletter to Find New Fans, Gather More Reviews, and Sell More Books by Bryan Cohen (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Life changing book I am so much like Nina, Bryan's student referenced in this book. Cohen gives concrete ideas to build an email list. In fact, I’m going to read it again! I’m anxious to put some of his plan in action today! ...more
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Larada Horner-Miller rated a book it was amazing The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days by Kate Bowler	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a delightful collection of poems/prayers sharing blessings for me to embrace. From positive life events to ordinary to sad, all of life is addressed and curated in this collection.
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Larada Horner-Miller rated a book it was amazing The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Radical Integrity by Michael Van Dyke	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I read this book 20+ years ago and picked it up again. What a compelling story for our time. Bonhoeffer's growth in faith and belief in his Hod touched my heart. He was a true hero who wrestled with being a patriot and being true to his Christian fai ...more
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Larada Horner-Miller rated a book it was amazing The Author Startup: A Radical Approach To Rapidly Writing and Self-Publishing Your Book On Amazon (Self-Publishing Success 1) by Ray Brehm (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Great advice! I enjoyed Ray’s advice that covers the full spectrum of writing and self-publishing a book. He offers a different view that was insightful to me.
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Larada Horner-Miller rated a book it was amazing Bestseller Book Launch: A Proven 3-Step System For Launching A Bestseller on Amazon That Defies The Advice Of The Gurus (Self-Publishing Success 2) by Ray Brehm (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Short but powerful Brehm takes you through his 3 step process with lots of resources and suggestions. Very helpful to a beginner or seasoned author.
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Larada Horner-Miller is now following Mariann Edgar Budde Author of How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in L...
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Larada Horner-Miller rated a book it was amazing How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Mariann Edgar Budde	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Bishop Budde took me on a literary journey that captured my heart. Early on she shared intimate details about her life, then she wove stories of Biblical characters, historical figures and modern day figures into a tapestry of delightful connectivene ...more
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“All four of us gasped at the same time—the tree reached the ceiling and curled down at least a foot! What were we to do now?”
― Larada Horner-Miller, Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir

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“In my country childhood, we had many Christmas traditions: the fun and adventure of cutting down a tree from our ranch, hilarious Christmas programs at the church and school, and fun-filled caroling around our small town. Our family dominated this holiday’s focus.”
― Larada Horner-Miller, Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir

tags: angel, christmas-letter, heartfelt, inner-child, journey, joy, magical-christmas, nativity, santa-claus, sweets

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“My love for Christmas Eve goes way back to those big gatherings at my grandparents’ house, the focus on Santa Claus and childhood joy. As the years unfolded, I've moved to and visited different cities during the holidays, so my celebration of Christmas Eve took on multiple denominational tones and the focus became the Christ child.”
― Larada Horner-Miller, Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir