Discover how Laura’s real-life dog Moki became the inspiration for Allison’s dog Lokita on Wren Island.
Getting to Know Louise
Discover how Laura’s real-life dog Rosie became the inspiration for Allison’s dog Louise on Wren Island.
Say hello to Laura in person
Discover upcoming opportunities to say hello to Laura Joy Lloyd.
A Note to Canadian Readers
How the first inklings of Wren Island stories fluttered to life on Canadian soil, in a Canadian forest, surrounded by a Canadian sea.
Help Another Reader Discover Wren Island
Get tips for writing helpful reviews of Wren Island novels.
Press Release: Local Author Spins Second Story Featuring Baby Boomers & Salish Sea
Like its predecessor, Far From Unremarkable is an uplifting contemporary story set on fictional Wren Island.
How Readers Influenced Far From Unremarkable: A Wren Island Novel
Plot-altering details. A swoon-worthy romance. The realistic portrayal of raw grief. Readers influenced all this and more in Far From Unremarkable: A Wren Island Novel.
Reading the Last Page First
Why I find the concept distressing, heading toward horrifying.
Clapping at the End of a Movie
The movie (and book) that recently inspired me to clap at the end. On a weeknight!
A New Year Off Like a Shot
Thoughts during the first few days of 2026.