by Lori DeBoer | Nov 9, 2021
By Lori DeBoer I’m always thrilled to have the opportunity to paint the portrait of a beloved pet, and Malcolm was no exception. He is a sweet Border collie with the most beautiful pale blue eyes imaginable and he has a large personality. I did a drawing and a...
by Lori DeBoer | Nov 5, 2021
“The Cardinal Came to Tea” by Lori DeBoer With the holidays approaching, it seems fitting to paint one of the season’s most symbolic birds, the cardinal. The idea for this painting sprang from a sweet Ellgrave antique teapot I saw on Instagram on...
by Lori DeBoer | Nov 4, 2021
“Belgian Hare” painting by Lori DeBoer One summer, my brother decided to raise some rabbits. I don’t remember if they were for a 4-H project or if he was raising them for meat. Since I was quasi-vegetarian, he liked to tease me that we were going to...
by Lori DeBoer | Jun 1, 2021
I’m pleased to announce that I have had six paintings accepted into the Female Art Show at the Sassa Bird fine Art Gallery in Denver. The art gallery is owned and operated by the talented Sara “Sassa” Geller, who is herself an extraordinary artist....
by Lori DeBoer | Apr 29, 2021
By Lori DeBoer It’s always exciting when a client launches a book that I’ve helped them with; I always feel a little bit like a doting grandmother or great aunt. I have helped usher more than 70 books in all genres into the world, working as a writing...
by Lori DeBoer | Dec 1, 2020
by Lori DeBoer Two of my paintings will be exhibited at the Boulder Art Association show being held at the Museum of Boulder, December 3, 2020 to February 1, 2021. The theme of the show is “The BAAaaa! Show: In and Around Boulder,” as a pun on the Boulder...
by Lori DeBoer | Nov 1, 2019
By Lori DeBoer I’m so excited to have two of my paintings accepted into the Small Works Showcase at the R Gallery in Boulder. The juried exhibit features pieces 12 inches and smaller. The works I submitted are animal paintings inspired by the designs of William...
by Lori DeBoer | Dec 15, 2018
By Lori DeBoer It was great fun to work with Anita Halvorssen on her new book The Dirty Network. Anita is a Boulder, Colorado, author who comes from a legal background and has worked on climate change issues. She drew on her knowledge and passion to spin this...
by Lori DeBoer | Dec 5, 2018
By Lori DeBoer I feel very grateful to have my short story “Twenty-Five Random Things About Me” nominated by the editors and staff of The Saranac Review for the Pushcart Prize. The story was published in the October 2018 issue. The Pushcart Prize is an...
by Lori DeBoer | May 30, 2018
By Lori DeBoer Mayo Clinic physicians have access to some of the most innovative and successful treatments available for patients with seizure disorders, ranging from nerve stimulation to surgery. Many seizure disorders are subtle and are more difficult to diagnose...
by Lori DeBoer | May 30, 2018
By Lori DeBoer Conversations with the Faithful: Seeking Enlightenment Over Lunch is an amazing new book released by Wi-Do last summer. I enjoyed working with the author, Kerry Parry; she’s a gifted storyteller and handles this deep and personal subject with wit...
by Lori DeBoer | May 30, 2018
By Lori DeBoer Boulder’s Robyn O’Brien, dubbed “food’s Erin Brockov- ich,” is taking on the big boys of the food industry. After her youngest had a life-threatening allergic reaction, she wondered if America’s children were allergic to food or what was being...
by Lori DeBoer | May 30, 2018
By Lori DeBoer The Mayo Clinic Scottsdale’s Center for Reproductive Medicine has put a new twist on an invitro fertilization procedure by thawing fertilized eggs and successfully bringing them to the blastocyst stage before transferring them to a patient’s uterus. The...
by Lori DeBoer | May 30, 2018
Boulder’s 15-year-old Xuihtezcatl Roske-Martinez just may be one of the most influential environmental activists in the world. By Lori DeBoer When asked about when he first became interested in saving the planet, 15-year-old Xuihtezcatl Roske-Martinez shrugs. It’s...
by Lori DeBoer | May 30, 2018
By Lori DeBoer Cholesteric reflective displays can now be addressed in a fraction of the time that it used to take because of a new dynamic drive developed by ALCOM researchers at the Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University. The new drive scheme addresses...
by Lori DeBoer | May 30, 2018
By Lori DeBoer Where winter wanted straight spirits and bitters, summer sips require a lighter flair and a touch of the traditional, say Fort Collins’ mixmasters. Think sparkling spritzes, low-alcohol sessions, party punches and cool classics. Here’s what is setting...
by Lori DeBoer | May 30, 2018
By Lori DeBoer Having followed the case histories of more than 80 patients with endometrial cancer, a Mayo Clinic Scottsdale researcher has announced that laparoscopic surgery produces the same cure rates as more traditional surgery methods and is easier on patients....
by Lori DeBoer | May 30, 2018
By Lori DeBoer Technology that could alter the business of putting ink on paper was announced at the SID ’95 meeting in Orlando in May. The electronic documument viewer prototype uses reflective cholesteric liquid crystals being developed in the ALCOMM Center....
by Lori DeBoer | Nov 17, 2017
By Lori DeBoer I am a big fan of YA novels and I was particularly excited to work with Michael Carson, a Boulder author, on his new novel Thirst. It is a really gripping and emotionally engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on climate change through the lens...
by Lori DeBoer | Apr 5, 2016
By Lori DeBoer Wattpad has been getting a lot of buzz lately for its ability to reach more readers, which is why I’m pleased to announce that my short story, “All the Love in the World,” is now available there. The short story was shortlisted for...
by Lori DeBoer | Mar 10, 2016
by Lori DeBoer It may not seem like it is in the best interest of developers to help curb the Valley’s runaway growth, but one group of real estate players believes otherwise. Valley Partnership—founded in 1987 as an advocate of responsible development for commercial,...
by Lori DeBoer | Mar 10, 2016
By Lori DeBoer In the rush to break the Valley’s traffic gridlock, the road to success may be paved with electronic sensors, magnetic tape and microchips. Smart highways and smart cars–or Intelligent Transportation Systems–are the stuff of Jules...
by Lori DeBoer | Mar 10, 2016
by Lori DeBoer Perched on the edge of a basalt canyon cut by the Agua Fria River, Arcosanti presents a startling sight at the end of a rutted gravel road. The buildings shrug off geometric uniformity. Bathroom-sized concrete cubes with round windows jut from exterior...
by Lori DeBoer | Mar 10, 2016
by Lori DeBoer Eleven of Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings are listed by The Architectural Record as among the top 100 significant in the world, but Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona, was the architect’s favorite. During his tenure at his school and winter...
by Lori DeBoer | Mar 10, 2016
by Lori DeBoer Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly is a time-honored way of ringing in the New Year, but those with some special training take the tradition one spectacular step further: They sever the bottle’s stem with a saber. This chic champagne trick...
by Lori DeBoer | Jan 24, 2016
by Lori DeBoer One of the joys of working as a developmental editor and writing coach is being a small part of somebody’s success. And, it seems like I work with so many talented and hard-working folks, that success comes often. It certainly does for Judith...
by Lori DeBoer | Dec 19, 2015
By Lori DeBoer I am always excited and happy when my clients have book releases, but the feeling is more like proud auntie or grandma. With the recent release of Shadow Engineer by Addie Rose Press, I feel like a proud book mama. The book was originally a solo...
by Lori DeBoer | Dec 18, 2015
By Lori DeBoer Three of the 17 winners for the 2015 Zebulon Awards, a national writing contest organized by Pikes Peak Writers, were books I worked on as a developmental editor and coach. Kim Lajevardi, Westminster, took first place in the mainstream/literary...
by Lori DeBoer | Nov 29, 2015
Writing a first draft is merely the first step to bringing a book or story into the world. Most of the magic of writing occurs during the revision process. As Author Barbara Kingsolver notes: “Pounding out a first draft is like hoeing a row of corn – you...
by Lori DeBoer | Nov 29, 2015
Do you dream about quitting your cubicle and following the muse full time? This course delves into the strategies professional writers use to step up their writing game. You’ll learn about the pathways to publication and professionalization and income opportunities...
