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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 · Dec 27
Annual call for indie books to review! Please reach out or share with an indie author you know!

#indiebooks #indieauthors #indiereviewers #freemarketing #reading #authorswanted #writers #books #bookblogs
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Today on LBB! An updated repost, How I Choose Books to Review on My Blog: laurasbooksandblogs.com/how-i-choose... Check it out here, and if you are or know of an indie author looking for a review in one of my preferred genres, feel free to submit a request! #bookreviews #indieauthors #bookblogs
How I Choose Books to Review on My Blog
Sharing your books with others is probably the scariest part of the writing process. Once the manuscript is written, you have to go through the scruti
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February 9, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Emma Cameron returns with her essay, Writing is a Ten Hat Task. Learn more about her writing process and get some writing tips. Then, enter to win a copy of her middle grade novel, The King's Conservatorium, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/writing-a-te... #guestpost
Writing is a Ten Hat Task by Emma Cameron + Giveaway
Writers need many skills If you read or write, have you ever pondered how many hats the creator of a text must wear? Whether it’s a work of fiction or non-fi
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February 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Today on LBB! An interview with author Valeriya Salt about her sci-fi novel, Dive Beyond Eternity. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au... #authorinterview #indieauthor #scifi #uboat #fiction #bookblog
An Interview with Sci-Fi Author Valeriya Salt
Valeriya Salt is a sci-fi/thriller author from Sheffield (UK). She studied History and earned her master’s degree in art expertise at St. Petersburg Universit
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January 30, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my review of Home Court, a children's basketball trivia book by C. Behrens, followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/home-court-b... #bookreview #authorinterview #bookgiveaway #basketball #kidsbooks #pb
Home Court by C. Behrens Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway
I grew up in a sports town, but one of those sports wasn’t basketball. Still, there were multiple basketball courts in my neighborhood, and it was nice to hav
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January 26, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Today on LBB! Growing with a Story: What I Learned in My Journey of Writing One Book for Nearly 20 Years by B.R. Kang. Learn more about the slow burn technique of writing a novel here: laurasbooksandblogs.com/growing-with... #essay #writingtips #writingabook #writers #indieauthors #bookblogs
Growing with a Story: What I Learned in My Journey of Writing One Book for Nearly 20 Years By B.R. Kang
I started writing Caput Mundi: the Head of the World in 2007, which will be out in 2026. That's 19 years—it's a very long time to stay with one story! If I kn
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January 23, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Today on LBB! I review A Friend for Hope, a picture book by Amie White about a lonely girl whose parents buy her a dog to keep her company. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/a-friend-for... #bookreview #picturebook #pb #dogbooks #girlheroes #afriendforhope #indieauthor #writers #bookblogs
A Friend for Hope by Amie White Picture Book Review
I feel that readers are known for being a little lonely. We escape into fantasy worlds to be entertained, particularly when we have no one to share moments with
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January 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Today on LBB! An interview with Chester L. Richards about his memoir, The Trek Continues. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-me... #interview #memoir #startrek #writers #indieauthors #bookblogs
An interview with Memoirist Chester L. Richards
Chester L. Richards is a retired aerospace engineer, prolific inventor with nineteen patents, and a storyteller whose life is a celebration of curiosity and cou
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January 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Looking for writers to submit an interview or contribute a guest post on various topics. Free publicity for your books, blogs, or other writing projects. Find a new audience for your writing. Entertain, educate, and connect with other readers and writers. Learn more at laurasbooksandblogs.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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Today on LBB! Looking for picture book recommendations? Here are dozens of picks that each teach a life lesson. Check them out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/childrens-bo... #picturebooks #pb #booklists #bookrecommendations #indiebooks #indieauthors #lifelessons #kidsbooks #illustrations #bookblogs
Children’s Book Recommendations – Life Lessons Books
From a young age, stories are how we learn about the world. When done right, the conflicts and resolutions that they present stick with the reader and open them
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January 12, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Today on LBB! An interview with Kevin Barry O'Connor about his novel, The Key to Kells. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au...

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An Interview with Mystery/Thriller Author Kevin Barry O’Connor
Kevin Barry O’Connor is a 72-year-old debut novelist and lifelong storyteller who launched his fiction career at 70. After traveling to more than 90 countrie
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January 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Today on LBB! My first book review of the year! Karen A. Wyle returns to the blog with her horror novel, That The Dead May Rest. Learn more and read my interview with Wyle here!

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That The Dead May Rest by Karen A. Wyle Book Review and Author Interview
Some genres carry a certain expectation with them. Readers go in with preconceived notions about the rules and elements to expect in a particular type of story.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Today on LBB! Giveaway Alert! Check out my interview with author Sarah Lipman and enter to win a copy of her middle grade novel, Sophia Starr and a Dog to Love here!

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An Interview with Middle Grade Author Sarah Lipman + Giveaway
Sarah Lipman lives in London with her husband, Paul, two daughters, Jasmine and Bella, and pet tortoise, Lassie. She has had a keen love for dogs ever since gro
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January 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Happy New Year's Eve! My latest newsletter is out. Check it out here!

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December 31, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Today on LBB! It's a new Whistling Kettle post. I match three of their winter teas with three girl heroes in classic literature. View my pairings, and get 10% off your first order at The Whistling Kettle using code LAURASBOOKSANDBLOGS2025.

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3 Whistling Kettle Teas Paired with 3 Classic Girl Heroes
It’s a pet peeve of mine when people try to make their favorite drink their entire personality. But ultimately, I understand the attachment that people have t
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December 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Eight years ago today, I launched Laura's Books and Blogs which grew into a site that never turned away an indie author and was able to showcase them and their work. I invite you to come read some posts, share, and leave a comment with your thoughts!

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December 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Annual call for indie books to review! Please reach out or share with an indie author you know!

#indiebooks #indieauthors #indiereviewers #freemarketing #reading #authorswanted #writers #books #bookblogs
December 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Today on LBB! Giveaway alert! Check out my interview with Emma Cameron about her middle grade fantasy novel, The King’s Conservatorium, and enter to win a copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au...
#authorinterview #giveaway #bookgiveaway #mg #fantasy #kidheroes #indieauthors #bookblogs
An Interview with Middle Grade Fantasy Author Emma Cameron + Giveaway
Emma Cameron is an internationally published author living on the NSW South Coast of Australia. She’s been a finalist in the Global Read Aloud, the Sakura Med
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December 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Today on LBB! Let's ditch the modern Christmas traditions and head back to the 1800s with the Ingalls family. Check out my breakdown of each of the Christmas chapters in The Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder here!

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Celebrating Christmas with the Ingalls Family
Can you be nostalgic for a time you never lived in? I feel like you can, especially when you grow up devouring content that paints such a clear picture of an er
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December 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Today on LBB! An interview with author Alison Bellringer about her children's book, The Wolf Cub. Learn more about the book and its author here!

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An Interview with Children's Author Alison Bellringer
Alison has been writing short stories to share with friends and family for many years and always enjoys exploring her creativity when putting pen to paper. She
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December 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Today on LBB! It's my annual list of the top 10 books that I read over the past year. 2025 was a big year for indie books, and I hope you check them out here!

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My Top 10 Books Read in 2025
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December 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Today on LBB! Giveaway alert! Check out my interview with Cassondra Windwalker about her novel, The Gardener's Wife's Mistress, and enter to win a paperback copy of the book here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/cassondra-wi...
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An Interview with Women's Fiction Author Cassondra Windwalker + Giveaway
Cassondra Windwalker earned a BA of Letters from the University of Oklahoma. She's the author of nine novels and three works of poetry who does her best to keep
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December 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Last year, I wrote a post about what it would be like to host a Christmas party for the authors on my bookshelf. Check out what I came up with here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/hosting-holi... #christmas #christmasparty #authors #books #reading #blogposts
Hosting a Holiday Party for the Authors on my Bookshelf
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
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December 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Today on LBB! Looking for picture book recommendations? I have dozens of children's books featuring plants and animals that I've reviewed on my blog over the years. Check out the full list and a breakdown of each title here!

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Children’s Indie Book Recommendations – Plant and Animal Books
Over the years, I’ve reviewed dozens of books and have been asked to review dozens more than I was able to. More often than not, the main characters of these
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December 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Today on LBB! Giveaway alert! Check out my interview with Mary Vensel White about her short story collection, Resonant Blue, and enter to win a paperback copy of the book here!

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#interview #giveaway #bookgiveaway #shortstories
An interview with Short Story Author Mary Vensel White + Giveaway
Mary Vensel White is the author of The Qualities of Wood, Bellflower, Starling, and Things to See in Arizona. She’s also an editor, a publisher, and an En
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December 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Today on LBB! It's my annual blog recap. This year, I broke records, featured tons of new authors, and partnered with some great companies to make it another successful year. Read all about it here!

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Laura’s Books and Blogs Recap 2025
December 2025 marks eight years of Laura’s Books and Blogs, and this past year was a fun and successful ride. The books were some of the best I’ve read yet,
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December 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM