Lauren Hadley Kermode, Author

Lauren Hadley Kermode, Author Lauren Hadley Kermode is an author of both children's and grownup books. Her Flip Book series for young readers are available on Amazon and other bookstores.

Her forthcoming book, Tropical Depression, is about love and loss. Here’s the updated Facebook description:

đź“š Meet Lauren Hadley Kermode, From Real Estate to Children's Stories! đź“š

After spending over 20 years helping families buy and sell homes in Maryland and Delaware, Lauren Kermode is embarking on a brand-new adventure—authoring children's books! Her upcoming release, set to debut in December 2024, is a fun and creative flip book featuring two delightful stories for kids. You’ll flip the book upside down to discover the second story! As a real estate agent, Lauren focused on making moving less stressful. Now, she’s turning her attention to storytelling, bringing that same passion for making life easier and more enjoyable—especially for young readers. Follow along for updates on her journey as an author, and get ready to experience the magic of her first book this December!

It’s starting to feel very real.Tropical Depression has officially moved into book layout.There’s something about reachi...
09/16/2026

It’s starting to feel very real.

Tropical Depression has officially moved into book layout.

There’s something about reaching this stage that feels different. The stories have been written. The editing is finished. The cover is ready. And now all those pages are being transformed into the book that will soon be in readers’ hands.

I can't wait to see Flight 836 to Phoenix, The Last Supper and Paying Our Respects together between the covers for the first time.

One novella. Two short stories. One step closer.

Coming very soon.

What could a plane ride, a final meal, and four old friends with a rather unusual plan possibly have in common?More than...
09/14/2026

What could a plane ride, a final meal, and four old friends with a rather unusual plan possibly have in common?

More than you might think.

They’re the beginnings of three very different journeys in Tropical Depression—one novella and two short stories about people facing moments they never quite expected and the choices they make when they get there.

There’s humor. Heartache. Friendship. Loss. Regret. Compassion. And more than a few surprises along the way.

Three stories. Three very different journeys. One collection that lingers.

Tropical Depression is coming soon. Which story has you most curious?

Twenty-five years later, we pause to remember.We honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the families whose lives we...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we pause to remember.

We honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the families whose lives were forever changed, and the courage and compassion shown by so many in the hours, days, and years that followed.

May we never forget.

Now that school is back in session, this is a great time to book me for a reading or a book signing. I wrote all the sto...
09/09/2026

Now that school is back in session, this is a great time to book me for a reading or a book signing. I wrote all the stories in the Flip Book series for my granddaughters, so they're perfect for your school-aged kids!

I haven't always been retired with lots of time to write books. I was very much in the work force in various roles. I ha...
09/07/2026

I haven't always been retired with lots of time to write books. I was very much in the work force in various roles. I have always had tremendous respect for all who contribute to making our society run smoothly.

As far as I'm concerned, no job is menial. All jobs make things run, so whether you're a doctor, lawyer, teacher, construction worker, factory worker, you pick up garbage, sell real estate, work in an office or anything else you do, I personally salute you!

Happy Labor Day!

Some of my favorite stories have started with nothing more than a quiet moment, an idea that wouldn’t leave me alone, an...
09/05/2026

Some of my favorite stories have started with nothing more than a quiet moment, an idea that wouldn’t leave me alone, and the time to see where it might go.

So I have to admit, I’m rather taken with the idea of National Writing Date Day—a day set aside to take yourself and your writing somewhere and simply write.

A writing date doesn’t need to be elaborate. A favorite chair. A cup of coffee. A notebook. Maybe a view that makes you want to stay awhile.

And then you give your imagination some room.

If you could take yourself anywhere for a writing date today, where would you go?

On Tuesday, I posted the cover for my latest book, Tropical Depression. It's one novella and two short stories. The cove...
09/03/2026

On Tuesday, I posted the cover for my latest book, Tropical Depression. It's one novella and two short stories.

The cover received a lot of interaction, which makes me so happy. Now I'm curious, what does the cover mean to you? What feelings does it evoke? What do you think the chair means? What do you think is going on?

It’s finally time—I can share the cover of Tropical Depression!I’ve been looking forward to this moment for a long time....
09/01/2026

It’s finally time—I can share the cover of Tropical Depression!

I’ve been looking forward to this moment for a long time. This book is very different from my children’s Flip Book Series, and I’m so excited to finally begin sharing it with you.

Tropical Depression brings together one novella and two short stories—Flight 836 to Phoenix, The Last Supper, and Paying Our Respects. Each tells a very different story, but all three explore the complicated, sometimes unexpected ways we experience love, loss, friendship, regret, forgiveness, and the people who leave their mark on our lives.

And now, after all the writing, editing, and preparation, it finally has a face.

Here it is—the cover of Tropical Depression. What do you think?

Getting older comes with plenty of changes. For Bert, Johnny, Joe, and Ron, one of the hardest is watching the list of p...
08/29/2026

Getting older comes with plenty of changes. For Bert, Johnny, Joe, and Ron, one of the hardest is watching the list of people they’ve known get shorter and the number of funerals get longer.

They used to be able to joke about it.

Until they couldn’t.

In Paying Our Respects, four longtime friends find their own rather unconventional way of dealing with aging, loss, friendship—and the uncomfortable realization that eventually, everyone gets a turn.

Here’s a little glimpse into their story from Tropical Depression.

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