Lurlene McDaniel - Author of the Month

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There are some authors that just have the innate ability to move you to tears - and Lurlene McDaniel is one of those.  She writes books that are strong blends of love and tragedy, and her characters connect with readers on a personal level.

According to her website, McDaniel was born in Philadelphia but grew up in Florida.  She now lives in Tennessee.  She says that her writing stems from her son's diagnosis of diabetes that he received at age 3, and she loves to inspire people to do things to help others.  Her writing and characters are often inspired by the songs she hears and loves.  You can even find a list of the musical inspirations for her latest book Year of Luminous Love on her website - one of which is a George Strait song, so she obviously has good taste.  :-)

You can connect with Lurlene McDaniel on Twitter (@Lurlene_McD), Facebook, or YouTube where she often answers questions from readers.  Her birthday is this month (April 5th), so feel free to send her birthday wishes, and she also has a book tour coming up soon.  Check her website and social media pages for dates and locations.  You can find a display of McDaniel's books in the fiction section of the media center.