Marilyn Hope Lake

Biography

Marilyn Hope Lake writes short fiction, poetry, plays, and children's picture books. Lake has won many awards for her writing, including First Place in the 2011 Doris Mueller Poetry and Prose Contest for children's story. Dr. Lake has been published in Rock Springs Review, STIR, Well-Versed: Literary Works, the Gasconade Review, the Mizzou Alumni Magazine, and 105 Meadowlark Reader. Born in a Mississippi River town, Lake's love of the river shines through her stories. She resides near her family in Missouri with her canine companion, Hugo.

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Books

Our Mothers' Ghosts
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 50,880. Language: English. Originally Published: November 7, 2023 by Meadowlark. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Historical » General
The protagonists in this short story collection overcome hardship and heartbreak, pain and pressure, in order to burst the bonds that hold them and bring forth a better future for their daughters and sons.