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Sometimes funny, sometimes harrowing, always moving, SOMEWHERE IN THE MUSIC, I’LL FIND ME is a coming-of-age memoir that illustrates the power of a dream to shape a lifetime, no matter what fate has in store.

Reviews say:

“Markvart’s storytelling chops are impressive as she deals candidly with issues of grief, mental illness, and the ups and downs of trying to make it as an artist. In the end, it’s also an engaging meditation on a daughter’s decadeslong quest to live up to her mother’s ambitions for her.” – Kirkus Reviews

“An engaging story that combines music and moxie while exploring the impact of loss. Markvart conveys her love for music in a moving and elegant manner while her emotional pain, anxiety, and the often uncomfortable moments she endures are palpable on the page. Somewhere in the Music, I’ll Find Me is a unique and personal story about music, grief, and the pressures of pursuing a dream that will undoubtedly inspire readers.” – The BookLife Prize

Want to hear the audiobook for FREE?

The author is providing 10 complimentary Audible downloads to listeners in the US & UK. Receive your free copy at: Contact or send an email to: info@lauriemarkvartdiary.com.

Click here to listen to a sample from the audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/Somewhere-in-the-Music-Ill-Find-Me-Audiobook/B0CM9MLKPP

Thank you!

This past weekend, Feb 8-10th, 2024, I was honored to be a panelist/presenter at the 2024 AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference and Bookfair in Kansas City. I spoke on a panel titled “Navigating Stormy Waters: Telling Your Tales When They’re Hard Stories to Tell.” The panel included four acclaimed and awarded authors, and I was awed to be involved.

For me, to share with the audience how I approached writing my memoir, which is filled with many stormy waters of loss, grief, addiction, and mental illness (as well as humor, love, music, persistence, and resilience), was a bit mind-blowing. I remember all too well how, in the beginning, I struggled to write my book, but upon completion and publication, I realized it could be done!

Also, I spread the word on the negative stigma of mental illness, how to correct this, and finally, meet many other authors who continue to inspire me!

My next appearance is at Barnes & Noble at The Grove in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 18, from 12 to 2 p.m. PT. I will be signing books and continuing to spread the word on mental health advocacy. Please come see me and have a chat!

If you like listening to a book instead of reading, my Audible (audiobook) is available here at the link below. Yes, I narrated the audiobook, and it includes my music!

https://www.audible.com/pd/Somewhere-in-the-Music-Ill-Find-Me-Audiobook/B0CM9MLKPP?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Be kind to yourself and others and I hope to see you soon!

X, Laurie

Laurie Markvart's Diary

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