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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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Today on LBB! An interview with children's book author Jessica Marie about her picture book, The Mess Monster. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-ch...
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An Interview with Children’s Author Jessica Marie
Jessica Marie is a children’s book author and longtime maker of messes. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a master’s degree in Early Childhoo
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November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Today on LBB! I'm discussing epistolary books in part one of my two-part series. This first part deals with nonfiction books. Check out my thoughts, and leave your favorite titles in the comments! laurasbooksandblogs.com/lets-explore... #essays #books #epistolarybooks #nonfiction #bookblogs
Let’s Explore Epistolary Books Part 1 - Nonfiction
Keeping a diary or journal is a very cathartic way to talk out your feelings to an audience who won’t feel burdened by or lose interest in your ramblings. You
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November 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Today on LBB! An interview with author Luna Westish about their romance novel, Meet Me at the Ruins. Learn more about the book and its author here!

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An Interview with Women’s Fiction Author Luna Westish
Luna Westish is a wanderer, always looking up at buildings and searching for their next coffee.  In another life, they write about sustainability, business, mo
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November 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Today on LBB! I review Bishop, a supernatural horror novel by Candace Nola with Uncomfortably Dark Horror. Check out my five-star review of the book here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/bishop-canda... #bookreview #fivestarreview #horror #supernatural #Alaska #fiction #indiebooks #indieauthors #bookblogs
Bishop by Candace Nola Book Review
Fiction, particularly horror fiction, is all about hypothetical scenarios, and the characters are avatars for the readers who judge their decisions based on the
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November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Today on LBB! An interview with S.L. Woeppel about her mystery novel, The Butcher and the Liar. Read more about the book and learn about its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-my... #books #interview #authorinterview #indieauthor #mysterybooks #writers #thebutcherandtheliar
An interview with Mystery Author SL Woeppel
SL Woeppel is a Booklife Prize Finalist for her debut novel Flipping the Birdie. Her second novel The Butcher and The Liar was released in September. She’s
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November 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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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
Class Action by Gail Ward Olmsted Book Review and Author 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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November 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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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
Laura's Books and Blogs
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October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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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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Celebrating Halloween with Monsters
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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October 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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October 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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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
Lava by EB Roshan Book Review and Author Interview
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
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October 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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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
An Interview with Sci-Fi Middle Grade Author Rachel Dines
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
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October 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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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
This is Where We Die by Cindy R.X. He Book Review
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
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October 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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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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An Interview with Fantasy Author Laura McHale Holland
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
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October 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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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
Visiting the VAMPA Museum
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
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October 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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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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October 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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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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October 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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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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October 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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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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September 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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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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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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September 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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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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September 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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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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September 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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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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September 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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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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September 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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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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September 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM