Additional Media for Near the Exit
Des Moines Art Center: Day of the Dead Interview
Light of Consciousness Magazine excerpt: If Buddha Came to a Nursing Home
Little Village Magazine: Erickson writes with insight and humility, with a gentle touch of humor, in a manner that disarms what could otherwise be an unsettling and sober topic.
Undertaking: The Podcast Author Interview
Episcopal Cafe: Erickson’s vocations as deacon and travel writer make her the ideal adventure guide for this topic
Presbyterian Outlook: Recommended books to read this winter
Ethical Perspectives on the News Program on KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, IA: End of Life Transitions
Dubuque Herald: A deeply researched and often funny genre-bending mashup of travelogue, memoir and spiritual reflection
Kenosha (WI) News: Regardless of where Erickson roams and contemplates, a sense of awe and humor prevail
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Author Lori Erickson reflects on mortality through her travels around the world
Franciscan Times: A magic carpet ride that provides a wider view of mortality
Off the Beaten Page Travel: A very readable, wise and, yes, funny book
Interview on Living Authentically Podcast with Pamela Savino
Interview with Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Hope Near the Exit
Additional Media for Holy Rover
Booklist (American Library Association)
Interview on NPR’s WCBE station in Ohio
Detroit News: “Conversational, engaging and replete with wry humor, Erickson’s memoir offers readers a front-row seat to her encounters with spiritual leaders and enlightening visits to sacred sites.”
Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette (author profile and book review)
Columbus Dispatch in Ohio: For author, exploration of religion arcs, bends
Religious Travel Planning Guide: Lori Erickson is just a good writer period, and her engaging travel tales will entertain and enlighten readers, and inspire them to make their own pilgrimages near and far.
Unity Magazine: Legacy of Love book excerpt
Light Of Consciousness Magazine: The Mystics and Mary book excerpt
DreamVisions 7 radio network with Lora Cheadle
Kenosha (Wisconsin) News: Not many people can inject sly humor into such a book and get away with it, but Erickson is a big exception.