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Laura's Books and Blogs
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Indie book reviewer, interviewer, and author. I'm out to show the world that self-published and indie books are just as entertaining and well written as those that are traditionally published.
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Jun 15
Summer is a great time for a ghost tour, and the US Ghost Adventures tours start at 8 pm. If you're in the Pittsburgh area this summer, be sure to order some tickets online. Be sure to use my code LAURA at checkout to get a discount on your tickets.

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 1d
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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An Interview with Fantasy Author Melissa Magner
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
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 6d
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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The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill by Julie Stroebel Barichello Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway
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
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 8d
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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7 Movie Endings We’re Still Arguing About By Ash of Mr. Book Review
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
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 13d
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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At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak Book Review and Author Interview
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 · 14d
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 · 15d
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
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 20d
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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Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall by Kristene Fields Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway
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
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 22d
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
When Chaos Inspires Creativity by Hina Nauman + Giveaway
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
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · 26d
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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Advice to Feel Like a Writer From Indie Authors
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
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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
An Interview with Golden Hour Poet Hajara Hilmee
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
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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
North of Tomboy by Julie A. Swanson Book Review and Author Interview + 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
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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
An Interview with Arcanum Author Kelly O’Hearn
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
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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
Starting My Little Free Library
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
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Aug 29
Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my interview with poet @aliciamswain.bsky.social and win a copy of her book, Steel Slides and Yellow Walls here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #interviews #poetry #poets #giveaway #bookgiveaway #bookblog
An Interview with Steel Slides and Yellow Walls Poet Alicia Swain + Giveaway
Alicia Swain is the author of a newly published collection, Steel Slides and Yellow Walls. Her work has been featured in several online publications, including
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Aug 22
Today on LBB! An interview with author Fabian Garcia about his novel, Madness, All Over Again. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #interviews #novels #writers #indieauthors #madnessalloveragain #bookblog
An Interview with Madness, All Over Again Author Fabian Garcia
Fabian Garcia is a current PhD student and former diplomat with an extensive educational background and international experience across multiple countries and c
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Aug 18
Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my review of No Veggies in Mummy's Tummy by @authorkristinb.bsky.social followed by an interview with the author, and follow her on Instagram to win a copy of her accompanying activity pack here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/no-veggies-i... #bookreview #giveaway
No Veggies in Mummy’s Tummy By Kristin Blakely Book Review and Author Interview + Activity Pack Giveaway
When I was growing up, I was one of those kids who had no problem eating their vegetables. Cooked or raw, most vegetables tasted pretty good to me, and if there
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Aug 15
Today on LBB! An interview with bill hulseman consulting about his book of essays, Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #authorinterview #essays #indieauthors #writers #bookblogs #sixtocarrythecasket
An interview with Essayist Bill Hulseman
Bill Hulseman is a writer, ritual designer, and former educator whose work explores identity, belonging, and personal agency. His debut book, Six to Carry the C
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Aug 11
Today on LBB! I'm taking you along on my latest ghost tour, this time in Chicago as part of the Windy City Ghosts Tour with US Ghost Adventures. Check out the stops we made, including where I had my first paranormal experience on a ghost tour, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/chicago-ghos... #ghosttour
US Ghost Adventures Chicago Ghost Tour + Discount Code
Most people like to learn about a city’s history via their museums, tours, and bronze plaques that dot its landscape.  However, I do it through ghost tours.
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Aug 8
Today on LBB! An interview with fantasy author Stacey Lannigan about her latest novel, After Avalon. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #interview #authorinterview #fantasy #books #writing #indieauthors #bookblogs
An Interview with Fantasy Author Stacey Lannigan
Stacey Lannigan is a Scottish indie author with a lifelong passion for storytelling. Outside of writing, Stacey works full-time as an administrative assistant a
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Aug 5
Today on LBB! Part 3 of my Advice from Indie Author Series, this time sharing stories about encouragement and criticism featuring authors I’ve interviewed throughout the years. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/encouragemen... #writingadvice #encouragement #criticism #indieauthors #bookblog
Encouragement and Criticism Tips From Indie Authors
Writing is a largely solitary act, as we all know. Eventually, though, this solitary act is meant to be shared with as many people as possible. Sometimes those
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Jul 28
Today on LBB...Giveaway Alert! Check out my review of Mima's Choices, a Choose Your Own Adventure-style morality picture book by Rob Clare, followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a paperback copy here!

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Mima’s Choices by Rob Clare Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway
Some days it feels like you’re just going through the motions and everything is running on autopilot. Other days, every decision you make feels like it will n
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Jul 25
Today on LBB! An interview with Jude Berman, author of the short story collection, Shot, dealing with the theme of gun violence. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au... #authorinterview #shortstories #indieauthors #interview #gunviolence #bookblog
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Jul 21
Today on LBB! It's iced tea season! Check out my summer viewing paired with three iced teas from the Whistling Kettle and get 10% off your first order using my code LAURASBOOKSANDBLOGS2025. laurasbooksandblogs.com/whistling-ke... #icedtea #whistlingkettle #aff #teadiscount #teadrinkers #bookblogs
Summer Screenings with The Whistling Kettle Summer Iced Teas
I consume content, particularly screen content, seasonally. Each season has certain shows, movies, and vlogs that I love to watch to match the weather outside a
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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Jul 18
Today on LBB! Check out my review of the US Ghost Adventures Cincinnati Ghost Tour, and use my discount code, LAURA, to get a discount on your tour tickets here!

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Laura's Books and Blogs @laurabooksblogs.bsky.social · Jul 14
Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my review of Icy Secrets, Scandalous Lies, Book 3 in the murder mystery series by Sharon Kay, followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a signed paperback copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/icy-secrets-... #bookreview #bookgiveaway #interview
Icy Secrets, Scandalous Lies by Sharon Kay Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway
We all know someone who has trouble follow them wherever they go. When trouble is their bread and butter, though, they welcome it with open arms.Sharon Kay’s
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