Bøger af Larada Horner-Miller

Tired of focusing on the stressful hustle and bustle of December? These delightful stories brim with Christmas nostalgia and heartwarming moments. Are you hoping to rediscover the magic of the winter holidays? Looking for traditional inspiration for your upcoming Xmas parties? Ever wondered what's behind the twelve days of gift-giving? The daughter of a real cowboy, award-winning author Larada Horner-Miller grew up in a small rural community in southeastern Colorado. Now she's using her seventy years of festive experiences to share the true meaning of the season and how to rejoice in its miracles. Hair on Fire is a compilation of poems, prose, and helpful scripture references all centered around family. Using vivid and humorous language, Horner-Miller reveals a treasure trove of tales that will touch anyone's heart. And when you immerse yourself in the warmth of her stories, you'll soon be looking forward to the big day with refreshed anticipation and pure happiness. In Hair on Fire, you'll enjoy: - A vibrant celebration of Christmas specialness that will reawaken your inner child- At look at the mix of sadness and joy that the 25th of December can trigger and why it's okay to embrace them both- An immersive retelling of what Joseph and Mary experienced on the road to Bethlehem, so you can put yourself in the Holy Family's shoes.- What the traditions of a New Mexican holiday entail and how to bring them to life>Hair on Fire is a charming collection of Christmas memories told through poetry and prose. If you like uplifting journeys, evocative memoirs, and light-hearted joy, then you'll love Larada Horner-Miller's Yuletide gift. Buy Hair on Fire to deck the halls today!

An Mexican immigrant family's life changed in one day!This poignant historical novel takes you to the high plains of southeastern Colorado, where a Mexican-American girl grows up knowing that her father has been imprisoned for ten years for something he didn't do. Maria is taken back to her childhood home when she comes across a blue marble in her jewelry box. She remembers herself as an eight-year-old girl playing with the marble while waiting for her father to return to the rock-and-adobe homestead house her family had built with their own hands. Based on the tale of "the Philly Place" that author Larada Horner-Miller has heard her whole life, this novel imagines the life of the person who might have left that very same blue marble behind, to be discovered by Horner-Miller while exploring her family ranch many decades later. Through the fictitious daughter of a man named Philadelphia Gonzales, this novel relates the experiences of a Mexican-American community struggling to live the American dream while surrounded by often-hostile Anglos. Yet, amid the prejudice and injustice are many who are kind and welcoming. These characters, along with Maria's own determination and personal growth, create an inspiring, uplifting tale.REVIEWS: I couldn't put it down. Such a story of love, of injustice. You will need a hanky for sure. The pictures add a really good touch to make you see and feel what the homestead was like. Keep up the good work Larada. KATZA nostalgic tale of hardship and injustice, but unending family love, courage and determination. Could not stop reading - kept checking out the pictures and enjoyed being there. Feelings of heartbreak and happiness.Gale AskrenDelightful story of a Mexican family homestead in southern Colorado. Though they face the same trials as many who roughed the conditions on the plains, they faced racial prejudice too with dignity and grace. Memorable characters and beautiful descriptions of local places! A quick but satisfying read for history lovers. Jennifer BrownI enjoyed this book and recommend it, especially for anyone who feels a certain nostalgia for "home" and enjoys learning the history of particular areas and people. This is an easy read which gives insight into painful emotions, healing, and the meaning of home. Cheryl A. LePlattStories our families tell us about their past reach a deep place in our hearts. This story is wonderful. We don't get to live on raches or in the wilderness. We don' t get to appreciate the magic of a lonely little girl making friends with a horny toad. But Larada is able to take us to these places and she does it with the warmth you feel when Harold's arms encircle Elva. Sherrie CrandalStroll over to "Look Inside" and decide for yourself!

When Larada Horner-Miller's father died in 1996, her mother told her, "Everyone grieves in their own way."AWARDS: 2018 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards "Finalist" in 2 categories: E-book Nonfiction and E-book Cover2018 Book Excellence Awards "Finalist" in the Memoir category2018 Independent Press Awards "Distinguished Favorites" in the Memoir category2017 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing "Official Selection" in the BiographyAutobiographyMemoir category.2017 New Mexico-Arizona book awards "Finalist" in 2 categories: Biography (Other) and E-book Nonfiction.Horner-Miller took these words to heart when her mother passed away in 2013. She discovered that writing poetry was the best way of working through her fresh grief. Eventually she penned dozens of intimate, heartfelt poems about her parents' lives and legacies and her deep sorrow and gradual recovery. Now she has gathered those verses into her first collection, A Time to Grow Up.Horner-Miller discusses the emotional challenges of caring for her parents at the end of their lives. Her words will strike a chord with any worried caretaker or child watching over ailing but fiercely independent loved ones.As Horner-Miller explores the nuances of bereavement through her poetry, she provides inspiration and comfort for readers coping with the same burdens. While many of her poems explore the depths of her anguish, others exude humor and warmth-a reminder that there is still always light in the world.In addition to her poems, Horner-Miller includes biographical sketches about her mother and her father, as well as appendices that provide coping tips, suggested activities, and resources for others dealing with intense bereavement.REVIEWS: The author's words are so descriptive that I felt her pain, her love and her loss as she described her experiences. I felt the deep bond between mother and daughter and how much a mother can influence a daughter's life. Gale AskrenReading Horner-Miller's book has helped me deal with my own grief over losing my parents. Her poems touched my heart and helped me realize that I'm not alone in my grief. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has just lost a parent (or both parents), or is the primary care giver for an ailing/dying parent. Horner-Miller put to words what I've been feeling in my heart. Kathleen PittThe author Larada Horner-Miller utilizes the power of poetry to share about the loss of her parents. She pours from her heart, and one can feel the love Larada has for her parents, and how they impacted her life. This was a beautiful experience to read this heartfelt book. T R WillHorner-Miller's prose is beautifully written. You get the feeling she is sitting right next to you talking to you. Her open sharing of her grief is inspiring. Mary JaneIf you are grieving the loss of a parent, LOOK INSIDE this book. It may help ease your pain!

Small in volume but a powerful story!How did a young mail carrier from Oklahoma put together a ranch in southeastern Colorado during the depression when others were losing theirs? This delightful booklet tells the story of how Horner-Miller's grandfather, Laurence Horner, put their family ranch together in southeastern Colorado during the depressions. Harold Horner, her dad begins the tale in Oklahoma and how the young Horners ended up in a small ranching community in southeastern Colorado.Harold details the process of how his father bought homesteads near each other to build the Horner family ranch. He shares about his family and beginning experience as a rancher.Take a step back in time and witness this family story unfold.