NOTE: We will take 10-15 minutes from our schedule for our 2025 Anthology authors to sign the new copies for our members. Please bring your copies or purchase an anthology that day.
Lauren Cassel Brownell is an award-winning author and playwright based in Lubbock, Texas. She is best known as the author of the self-help book Zen and the Art of Housekeeping and the cozy mystery Dying to Donate, the first book in her “Murder U Mystery” series. In addition to her books, Lauren has also written two produced plays, Leave It to Me and Swimming the Witch, as well as articles and essays for publications around the world.
Her latest passion project is a course and accompanying workbook titled Happier, Healthier Aging Through Writing. It focuses on the mental and physical health benefits of writing for mature adults and provides a path for developing your own writing journey. Lauren is a dynamic, engaging speaker who brings topics to life through storytelling, humor, and creativity. When not writing, Lauren serves as the marketing director of the College of Education at Texas Tech University. She lives in Lubbock with her family.

Lauren will present a variation of her “Happier, Healthier Aging Through Writing” program.
Have you ever taken a moment to consider how you and your writing can evolve as you age? In this unique, research-informed presentation for experienced writers, we’ll explore how writing can be a powerful companion in the aging process: increasing resilience, reducing stress, improving cognitive function, and connecting you to community and purpose.
🧠 Learn the science behind the importance of creativity and aging—and how writing strengthens the brain
🔥 Rekindle creative fire by reframing your current practice
🔍 Consider your life, legacy, and purpose
📚 Reconnect with the why behind your writing