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Author Interview with Women’s Fiction Author Laura Brooke Robson - Laura's Books and Blogs

Laura Brooke Robson grew up in Bend, Oregon and received a BA in English and creative writing from Stanford University. She is represented by Andrea Somberg. Sh

21 YA Indie Book Recommendations - Laura's Books and Blogs

As an adult, no book genre is off limits, and they all have lessons to teach us, no matter what the intended age group. That’s why I have no shame in saying t

An Interview with Mythic Noir Author Jorah Kai - Laura's Books and Blogs

Jorah Kai is an author, journalist, musician, and existential detective. His work explores the liminal spaces between history and myth, reality and madness, hor

The Promise of Unbroken Straw by Ken Steele Book Review and Author Interview - Laura's Books and Blogs

I’ve always been drawn to novels with country settings. Despite their remoteness, there are a ton of elements to play with and a lot of intensity that can ari

Psychic Sisters from the Planet Leshma: The Friendship that Inspired Fires Burning Underground by Nancy McCabe - Laura's Books and Blogs

Instant best friend The first day of junior high, in the midst of so much newness and uncertainty, I found an instant best friend. Marissa and I lived on th

My Favorite Moments in Judy Blume’s Fudge Series - Laura's Books and Blogs

As a kid, I liked a variety of book series, but I was always looking for books that could make me laugh. It’s not easy to laugh out loud at a funny book. The

Writing and Creating Children’s Books About History by Adam Morris with Victoria Williamson - Laura's Books and Blogs

In this latest interview, avid readers can catch up with Victoria Williamson. An author and former primary school teacher, she writes books for a range of publi

The Alphabet of Me: A Journey of Self-Belief, Family, and Purpose By Desiree Dusablon - Laura's Books and Blogs

From self-doubt to storytelling I never imagined I’d be here—writing, sharing my story, and inspiring others. If you had asked me years ago, I would have s

Interview with Sci-Fi Fantasy Author Jabril Yousef Faraj - Laura's Books and Blogs

Jabril Yousef Faraj is a Young Adult Fantasy Author, award-winning journalist, and the creator of Guardians of the Cosmic Clocks, which has been recognized as a

16 Adult Fiction Indie Book Recommendations - Laura's Books and Blogs

In seven years, I have read and reviewed over 160 books on my blog, most of which were indie books in multiple genres. The “A” months, April and August used

An Interview with New Adult Author Katie O’Rourke + Giveaway - Laura's Books and Blogs

Katie O’Rourke grew up in New Hampshire, went to college in Massachusetts, and settled down in Arizona. These are the environments you’ll find in her storie

Author Interview with Memoirist Joshua Gidding - Laura's Books and Blogs

Joshua Gidding teaches writing at Highline College near Seattle. He has also taught at Dowling College, Stony Brook University, Holy Cross, and the University o

Author Interview with Memoirist Joshua Gidding - Laura's Books and Blogs

Joshua Gidding teaches writing at Highline College near Seattle. He has also taught at Dowling College, Stony Brook University, Holy Cross, and the University o

An Interview with Poet Daj 2020 - Laura's Books and Blogs

Drici Amos James, popularly known as DAJ 2020, is an echo of the ghetto’s voice, hope and believe to the world. His indelibly rich, firm and deep roots proud

Free by E.B. Roshan Graphic Novel Review and Author Interview - Laura's Books and Blogs

I have a difficult time reading stories about made up worlds. It’s hard for me to visualize the author’s descriptions of its settings and characters, no mat

An Interview with Middle Grade Author Johan Ingler + Giveaway - Laura's Books and Blogs

Born and raised in Sweden, Johan Ingler started his adult life as a musician: teaching and performing. To pursue writing, he studied screenwriting at UCLA Exten

Alexander Hamilton’s Wish for Battlefield Glory by C. Behrens Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway - Laura's Books and Blogs

I’ve always had an interest in history, particularly U.S. History. It’s a very messy and complicated timeline of events that is still, and probably always w

Sara Winokur Thriller Author Interview - Laura's Books and Blogs

Sara Winokur is a geneticist, researcher, and author. Her historical fiction and cultural thrillers embody elements of DNA and forensic science, as she has a Ph

11 of My Favorite Types of Book Covers - Laura's Books and Blogs

The rule of thumb is to never judge a book by its cover, but why not? Cover art is a big deal. It’s part of the package of assembling a book, as much as type

How Research Improves My Stories by C. Behrens + Giveaway - Laura's Books and Blogs

Avoiding Writing! When I started my creative writing journey, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It began during my college years when I was trying

I Know What UFO Did Last Summer by Kevin Garone Book Review and Author Interview - Laura's Books and Blogs

I’ve never been much of a science nerd, but I love space. Even better, I love space from the comfort of planet Earth. So, if I’m presented with a story abou

An Interview with YA Author David Anderson - Laura's Books and Blogs

Below is an interview with author David Anderson who is promoting his coming-of-age YA novel, The Drowners. Learn more about his process, his inspirations, and

An Interview with Crime Author Tanya Newman - Laura's Books and Blogs

I’ve loved reading and stories for as long as I can remember.  At the age of ten, I decided to write a book of my own. When finished, the story was an epi

When Leaf Let Go by Angie Marie Carlson Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway - Laura's Books and Blogs

I was one of those kids who grew up afraid of everything. I especially had a hard time with change. Change meant that scary things could be around every corner,

10 of My Favorite Baby-sitters Club Books - Laura's Books and Blogs

As an avid reader growing up, I spent a lot of time at the local library which was literally across the street from my house. As soon as I’d walk in, I’d ma

An Interview with Thriller Writer Christopher J. Newman - Laura's Books and Blogs

Christopher J. Newman is a thriller writer. He prefers to write novels from the criminal perspective and to make readers fall (guiltily) in love with bad charac

Author Interview with Tim Bellen - Laura's Books and Blogs

“A woman born ahead of her time can be happy…until she realizes it.” -  Naomi the Owl   Women in aviation have fascinated T.W. for

Three Whistling Kettle Winter Teas Paired with Wintery Stephen King Novels - Laura's Books and Blogs

Horror is rightfully most often associated with autumn. However, the long, cold nights, gray snowy days, and the isolated feeling that comes with winter, partic

Madame Sorel’s Lodger by Tracy Wise Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway - Laura's Books and Blogs

An Interview with Novelist Guy Mankowski - Laura's Books and Blogs

Guy Mankowski is a lecturer at Lincoln University, and his agent is Matthew Hamilton at The Hamilton Agency. His TEDx talk Kristen Pfaff's Unseen Archive was e

YA and MG Book Recommendations for 10 Fantasy Genres By S. Labrecque - Laura's Books and Blogs

Author S. Labrecque shares 10 YA and MG book recommendations for 10 fantasy genres.

Author Interview – Dr. Rishikesh Upadhyay - Laura's Books and Blogs

Dr. Rishikesh Upadhyay is an Indian writer and professor (assistant), best known for his writings and teaching. He writes articles, nonfiction titles, research

GOOSH by Seth McLane Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway! - Laura's Books and Blogs

I think that people tend to think of readers as nerdy types who don’t want anything to do with physical activity, particularly sports. However, when I was a k

Author Interview – Bigfoot - Laura's Books and Blogs

Bigfoot has decided to do things differently. He writes for kids, vowing to create the most bogglesome stories ever—but also to never be “spotted” About

Author Interview – Steven Joseph - Laura's Books and Blogs

Steven Joseph is not only everyone's favorite crankiness expert, but he is also an award-winning children’s book author. His latest book, Snoodles in Space E

Author Interview – Rebecca Hendricks - Laura's Books and Blogs

Rebecca Hendricks is a writer, researcher, and explorer with a penchant for 1950s pop culture and the societal impact of rock and roll. Her acclaimed Hound Dogg

Noah Zark by Susan Polk Van Dusen Book Review and Author Interview - Laura's Books and Blogs

Growing up, I had a hard time with change. Even something as simple as my family getting rid of an old car or throwing away old toys could be devastating to me.

Laura’s Books and Blogs Blogging Recap 2024 + Gift Card Giveaway! - Laura's Books and Blogs

It’s no secret that today’s media is very image driven. The most popular content creators make videos and share their daily lives as well as their interests

Author Book Tag – Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais - Laura's Books and Blogs

Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais is the author of the historical fiction novel Saving KC, a profound exploration of addiction, recovery, and the timelessness of l

Hosting a Holiday Party for the Authors on my Bookshelf + Gift Card Giveaway - Laura's Books and Blogs

This year, I decided to go all out and invite all of the authors from my bookshelf to a holiday party. The authors arrived in groups according to their genre, a