A Life of Creativity & Storytelling

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Meet Loretta Norris, affectionately known as “Miss Retta”—a published author, playwright, screenwriter, actress, director, producer, publisher, and wellness curator.

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Loretta’s creative journey has always been rooted in storytelling, creativity, and a desire to inspire others. Long before creating Serenity, she was writing stories, developing plays, performing, directing and producing theatrical productions, and creating opportunities for other writers to share their voices.

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As a published author, Loretta has written and contributed to works exploring real-life experiences, personal challenges, and the many layers of the human experience.

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Her published works include:

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• Ain’t Nothin in Hell I Want

• Reality Check: Revealing Stories of Real Life Issues and Challenges

• Embracing Life: A Provocative Collection of Short Stories, Poetry and Essays — a collaborative work with three other women

• Rising Strong: A Guide to Recovering from Divorce

 

Her passion for storytelling also extends to the stage. As a playwright, Loretta has not only written her own plays, but has also directed and produced theatrical productions and performed as an actress.

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Her desire to encourage other writers eventually led her to establish Writers House Publishing LLC, where she currently serves as manager and helps aspiring authors navigate the process of bringing their books to publication.

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Loretta also co-founded the Artistic Expressions Writers Group, creating a space for writers to develop their craft, share their work, and encourage one another. Her journey has also included private tutoring, where she helped Spanish-speaking students develop their English-speaking skills.

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The Inspiration Behind Serenity

 

Over the years, Loretta’s creativity expanded to include another passion: wellness, mindfulness, and the beauty and wisdom found in nature.

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While she is not a certified herbalist, she enjoys continually expanding her knowledge of herbs, natural remedies, and mindful practices that encourage a more intentional approach to everyday well-being.

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These interests became the inspiration behind Serenity—a space where her love of books, creativity, nature, and wellness could come together.

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Welcome to Serenity

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Serenity is a thoughtfully curated collection of books, candles, body care, botanical soaps, room fragrances, wax melts, and other wellness-inspired products, the majority of which are crafted in small batches by local artisans. Each item is selected with the hope of helping you create moments of comfort, reflection, inspiration, and calm in your everyday life.

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At the heart of Serenity is Loretta's belief that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it can be found in a good book, the glow of a candle, the scent of a favorite botanical, a quiet moment of reflection, or simply taking time to breathe.

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Take a deep breath. Take a look around. Find your peaceful escape.