Lori L. Otto


Biography

After an exhilarating, collaborative writing project, Lori L. Otto had an idea for an original novel. The characters and their rich stories would keep her awake at night, and even with barely any sleep, she felt more alert and alive than she had in years. Her days off were spent in cafés, sandwich shops and bookstores, feverishly trying to get all of the details out of her head and onto paper.

In the spring of 2009, after a few months of writing, Lori decided to tweak one chapter from the novel-in-progress and enter it as a short story into the 78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition. In the fall when the winners were announced, she was happily awarded an Honorable Mention, placing 40th in the Mainstream/Literary Short Story category.

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Books

Contessa    by Lori L. Otto
Price: $3.99 USD. 145760 words. Published on December 20, 2012. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
When she was four, a generous couple welcomed orphan Olivia Sophia into their lives. Now sixteen, three people influence her choices: her first love, her second father, and a third man who speaks to her through his artwork. Unable to connect with her adoptive father, Livvy's overactive imagination leads her down an obsessive path that stands to hurt everyone around her.
The Emi Lost & Found Series    by Lori L. Otto
Price: $7.99 USD. 385730 words. Published on December 17, 2012. Fiction.

This is a special, one-volume collection of the Emi Lost & Found series books: Lost and Found, Time Stands Still and Never Look Back. This collection also contains two bonus short stories, based on the series.
Not Today, But Someday    by Lori L. Otto
Price: Free! 52290 words. Published on September 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
In December of 1994, Emi Hennigan discovered her father's infidelity. It was in that same month that Nate Wilson's first girlfriend broke up with him. Both heartbroken and jaded in their own ways, Emi and Nate became fast friends. This is how their story began.
Never Look Back: Book Three of the Emi Lost & Found series    by Lori L. Otto
Price: $3.99 USD. 125830 words. Published on April 28, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Jack Holland finally has everything. After a courtship that has required persistence and self-restraint, Emi Hennigan– the woman Jack's fantasized about– has fallen in love with him. Together, the two set out to create their own happily-ever-after. When Emi delivers some unwelcome news, Jack questions everything about the woman he loves, and struggles to accept the future she can offer him.
Time Stands Still: Book Two of the Emi Lost & Found series    by Lori L. Otto
Price: $3.99 USD. 129100 words. Published on April 16, 2011. Fiction.

0.75 star(4.86 from 7 reviews)
Depression threatens the relationships in Emi Hennigan’s life after a near death experience leaves her injured and alone. On a night that is supposed to signify a new beginning in her life, she loses everything she loves. On that same night, though, Emi has a chance meeting with Jack Holland, a man from her past, who has the power to bring her more happiness than she’s ever known.
Lost and Found: Book One of the Emi Lost & Found series    by Lori L. Otto
Price: $2.99 USD. 124690 words. Published on March 21, 2011. Fiction.

0.75 star(4.67 from 12 reviews)
When artist Nate Wilson falls in love, he falls hard. The problem is, he’s only been in love once, and the girl of his affections is his best friend from high school, Emi Hennigan. When an opportunity takes Nate away from her, he reflects on the void that Emi’s absence leaves in his life. Just as Nate convinces her to see him romantically, destiny reveals other plans for Emi. NEW COVER!

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