Hello World! It's me, Megan!

Who am I? I can’t write that without hearing the song from Les Miserables. That should tell you something. I am a thirty-something stay-at-home Mom of three kids (ages 1, 3 and 9) who fancies herself something of a writer. I’m also a book and movie lover and geek culture enthusiast. I frequently hear “I can’t believe we’re related!” (usually accompanied by an eyeroll or heavy sighing), particularly from my darling siblings.

Why am I here? Okay, so I can’t answer the “big picture” version of that question, but I can answer it about this blog: because I have things to say. I have been struggling with my writing, thinking “why would anyone be interested in this? Why does what I have to say matter to anyone?” A dear friend from my MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) group told me that I should let my work out there because you never know whom it will touch. She went on to point out that we never know in whose path God will put us and maybe someone needs to hear that they aren’t alone in how they feel. That really struck home with me (Thanks, Amy!). How many times have I read something and thought “thank goodness it isn’t just me!”? So I am creating this blog for myself, to get out those thoughts that just rattle around in there until they drive me crazy, and for those people…so they know they aren’t alone.

Why LoCo Lit Mom? I’m from Loudoun County (aka LoCo), I have literary aspirations, and I’m a Mom…there’s not really any deeper meaning there.

What am I going to write here? I will be posting excerpts of my writing and random thoughts on everything from parenting to movies to books to local issues to random stuff that’s bugging me. Expect a post-a-palooza for a little while as I have a lot that’s been on my mind. So sit back, relax and enjoy the mess that is my crazy mind.