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Class Action by Gail Ward Olmsted Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 4d

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my five-star review of Class Action, the latest installment in Gail Ward Olmsted's Miranda Quinn series. Learn more about the book and its author, and enter to win a paperback copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/class-action... #bookreview #interview #giveaway

It’s no secret that sequels are tough to pull off. Even harder is pivoting a sequel to focus on a minor character from a previous story and creating a conflic

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Thanks so much for a record-breaking October on LBB! Check out my site for tons of content from the book and writing world as well as travel posts, list posts, giveaways and more! laurasbooksandblogs.com

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Celebrating Halloween with Monsters

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 7d

Today on LBB! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I share my love of monsters throughout the years and their influence in pop culture throughout recent years. Check it out here, and let me know your favorite monster in the comments!

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When I think of horror, the first thing that pops up for me is the Universal Monsters. They were my introduction to horror, and they continue to be reborn and r

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Lava by EB Roshan Book Review and Author Interview

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 11d

Today on LBB! I review Lava, a sci-fi graphic novel by EB Roshan. Learn more about the story and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/lava-by-eb-r... #bookreview #interview #indieauthors #graphicnovels #scifi #lava #books #writers

There’s a lot of distrust in today’s world. Maybe we have access to too much information, or maybe we’ve just heard too many horror stories to allow us to

An Interview with Sci-Fi Middle Grade Author Rachel Dines

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 13d

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 14d

Today on LBB! An Interview with Sci-Fi Middle Grade Author Rachel Dines about her novel, How I Hacked the Moon, about kids who attend a coding school on the moon. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au... #authorinterview #mg #scifi #books #writers

Ever since she first laid her hands on a keyboard, R. A. Dines has been fascinated with the intersection of art and technology. After spending two decades in

This is Where We Die by Cindy R.X. He Book Review

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 18d

Today on LBB! I review This is Where We Die, a YA murder mystery by Cindy R.X. He. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/this-is-wher... #bookreview #YA #murdermystery #thrillerbooks #bookrecs #bookblogs

Teens and slashers are the peanut butter and jelly of the horror genre. Though it’s terrible to hear about real life teen murders, horror fans relish in watch

An Interview with Fantasy Author Laura McHale Holland

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 21d

Today on LBB! An interview with fantasy author @lauramchh.bsky.social. Learn more about her book, Shinbone Lane and her writing process here!

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Laura McHale Holland was so captivated by San Francisco’s gorgeous vistas and vibrant, free-spirited people during the 1970s that a planned two-week visit str

Visiting the VAMPA Museum

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 25d

Today on LBB! I share my experiences visiting the VAMPA Museum in Doylestown, PA. Learn more about my visit and the contents of this vampire-themed museum here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/visiting-the... #vampa #museum #travel #history #vampires #vampamuseum #religiousartifacts #paranormal #travelblog

Scrolling through social media can be mind-numbing, but once in awhile it throws you a gem of information that can lead to a great experience. One such moment w

An Interview with Fantasy Author Melissa Magner

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 28d

Today on LBB! An interview with fantasy author Melissa K. Magner about her fantasy novel, Of The Sun and Sea. Learn more about the book and its author here!

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Melissa K. Magner is an award-winning indie author of dark, character-driven fantasy. Inspired by her late grandmother, Patricia M. Kaspar, she writes novels th

The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill by Julie Stroebel Barichello Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Oct 6

Today on LBB! Giveaway Alert! Check out my five-star review of The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill, a middle grade novel by Julie Stroebel Barichello followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here!

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I’m fascinated by birth order. There is so much about the stereotypes of oldest, middle, youngest, and only children that’s true, especially in large famili

7 Movie Endings We’re Still Arguing About By Ash of Mr. Book Review

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Oct 3

Today on LBB! 7 Movie Endings We're Still Arguing About, a guest post by Ashley from Mr. Book Review. Learn more about her picks here!

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Some movies end, and you're like, “Yep, That's what i expected.” And then there are the other ones. The endings that leave you just looking at the screen

At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak Book Review and Author Interview

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 29

Today on LBB! I review At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak and interview the author about her picture book. Check it out here!

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When I read with my niece and nephew, they often pick out books that contain a lot of repetition and a lot of characters. They think it’s funny when tension b

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 27

Looking for something to read this fall? Check out these recommended titles from LBB! I have a wide collection of books in multiple genres. You can read reviews of these titles, interviews with the authors, and find links to buy at the link in my bio! #fallbookrecs
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 26

Today on LBB! Giveaway Alert! Check out my interview with author Micah Thorp, and enter to win a copy of his novel, Aegolius Creek, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #books #interviews #giveaways #bookgiveaway #novels #writers #indieauthors #bookblog

An Interview with Aegolius Creek Author Micah Thorp + Giveaway

Micah Thorp is a physician, writer, and lifelong Oregonian. His literary works have appeared in Blind Corner, Cleaver Magazine, and The Write Launch. He is the

Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall by Kristene Fields Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 22

Today on LBB! Giveaway alert! Check out my five-star review of Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall, a middle grade novel by Kristene Fields followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here!

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Growing up, while I did my share of playing, I was always scheming for ways to make money. Whether it was lemonade stands, yard work, or babysitting, I was alwa

When Chaos Inspires Creativity by Hina Nauman + Giveaway

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 19

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out "When Chaos Inspires Creativity," a guest post by Hina Nauman, and enter to win a copy of her children's book, Born to be Naughty, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/when-chaos-i... #guestpost #giveaway #childrensauthor #writers #bookblog #books #bookgiveaway

A messy beginning I never intended to write a book. Like many mothers, my day was packed with school runs, snack battles, laundry mountains, and endless noi

Advice to Feel Like a Writer From Indie Authors

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today on LBB! I finish up my four-part indie author advice series with advice to feel like a writer from the indie authors I’ve interviewed over the years. Check out their personal experiences and their books here!

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What does success look like? In the creative field especially, it’s hard to judge. Writers set their own goals for success, whether it’s becoming world famo

An Interview with Golden Hour Poet Hajara Hilmee

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 12

Today on LBB! An Interview with Golden Hour Poet Hajara Hilmee. Learn more about the book and the poet here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #interivew #authorinterview #poetry #goldenhour #indieauthors #bookblog

Hajara Hilmee is a published poet and debut author known for crafting mystery novels that keep readers on the edge of their seats and poetry that beautifully ar

North of Tomboy by Julie A. Swanson Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my five-star review of author Julie Swanson's middle grade novel, North of Tomboy, followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/north-of-tom... #bookreview #authorinterview #middlegradenovel #giveaway

Growing up, I was known as a “girlie girl,” not because I was particularly feminine or into boys or wearing dresses. It mostly had to do with my shyness, ti

An Interview with Arcanum Author Kelly O’Hearn

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today on LBB! An interview with author Kelly O'Hearn about her romantic fantasy series, Arcanum. Learn more about the series and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/an-interview... #interview #authorinterview #arcanum #fantasy #romance #books #series #tarot #bookblogs #indieauthors

Kelly O’Hearn is the author of the acclaimed Arcanum series of novels, a sweeping, time-bending multi-book saga channeled through tarot cards. Inspired by her

Starting My Little Free Library

Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today on LBB! No new post today, but here's a revamped repost, Starting My Little Free Library. Learn more about the program and my particular experience with it here: laurasbooksandblogs.com/my-little-fr... #lfl #littlefreelibrary #bookshare #freebooks #projects #reading

In the spring of 2017, I installed a little free library in my yard, and it's been a big hit in my neighborhood. I love looking out my window and seeing people