Laura Laakso
@lauralaakso.bsky.social
Author of the urban fantasy series Wilde Investigations. Writer, dog trainer, always in need of more sleep and snacks.
August 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
A winter dawn is a #delight, drawing me outside, shocking me awake. The grass crunches, my breath steams, and the cold stings me. I pause to take it all in.
After the walk, a hot chocolate tastes like heaven. If only my glasses would de-steam so I could find the mug.
#vss365
After the walk, a hot chocolate tastes like heaven. If only my glasses would de-steam so I could find the mug.
#vss365
January 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
2024 has been an exhausting year filled with stress and heartbreak. But I'm so proud of this collection of books.
#authors #writerslife #writingcommunity
#authors #writerslife #writingcommunity
December 31, 2024 at 9:47 PM
2024 has been an exhausting year filled with stress and heartbreak. But I'm so proud of this collection of books.
#authors #writerslife #writingcommunity
#authors #writerslife #writingcommunity
November 18, 2024 at 9:26 PM
I #raised you from a pup, and you took me on countless adventures in dog sports or climbing mountains. I made mistakes, and you forgave them. You were the monster under my bed, keeping me safe. When the pain came, the only choice I could make was one of selfless love.
#vss365
#vss365
November 15, 2024 at 9:59 AM
In a world of loud voices, he was silent. In a world of intolerant hate, he was angry. In a black and white world, he was different.
They dismissed him, ridiculed him, beat him. When they shot him, they turned him into a symbol of hope. Change began to take root.
#CharacterObits
They dismissed him, ridiculed him, beat him. When they shot him, they turned him into a symbol of hope. Change began to take root.
#CharacterObits
November 10, 2024 at 9:38 AM
In a world of loud voices, he was silent. In a world of intolerant hate, he was angry. In a black and white world, he was different.
They dismissed him, ridiculed him, beat him. When they shot him, they turned him into a symbol of hope. Change began to take root.
#CharacterObits
They dismissed him, ridiculed him, beat him. When they shot him, they turned him into a symbol of hope. Change began to take root.
#CharacterObits
I'm very much looking forward to reading this upcoming book by a fellow Bloodhound Books author. Preorders are open if you'd like to support an indie author.
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#writers #authors #amreading #BooksMakeGreatGifts #bookspotlight
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#writers #authors #amreading #BooksMakeGreatGifts #bookspotlight
November 4, 2024 at 9:42 PM
I'm very much looking forward to reading this upcoming book by a fellow Bloodhound Books author. Preorders are open if you'd like to support an indie author.
bit.ly/4f8xGpJ
#writers #authors #amreading #BooksMakeGreatGifts #bookspotlight
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#writers #authors #amreading #BooksMakeGreatGifts #bookspotlight
October 30, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Roots of Corruption is the perfect Halloween read. Dark, creepy, and filled with wild magic.
#Books #Halloween #Samhain #BooksWorthReading #authors #writers
#Books #Halloween #Samhain #BooksWorthReading #authors #writers
October 30, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Roots of Corruption is the perfect Halloween read. Dark, creepy, and filled with wild magic.
#Books #Halloween #Samhain #BooksWorthReading #authors #writers
#Books #Halloween #Samhain #BooksWorthReading #authors #writers
Halloween is the perfect time of year to read Roots of Corruption, set during Samhain, when ancient magic runs wild in Old London. Yannia and Karrion race against time and mounting odds to catch a killer. Is Lady Bergamon a victim or a villain?
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#books #amreading #authors
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October 28, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Halloween is the perfect time of year to read Roots of Corruption, set during Samhain, when ancient magic runs wild in Old London. Yannia and Karrion race against time and mounting odds to catch a killer. Is Lady Bergamon a victim or a villain?
Geni.us/RootsofCorruption
#books #amreading #authors
Geni.us/RootsofCorruption
#books #amreading #authors
This graphic is looking rather good. It's been a hectic year with four novels and a novella being republished by Bloodhound Books before Out for Blood was released last week. I'm so proud the series and everything I've achieved with it. Hopefully it will reach many new readers.
#authors #writers
#authors #writers
October 24, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Psst, to celebrate the launch of Out for Blood, Fallible Justice is currently FREE on ebook. Grab your copy now!
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#BooksWorthReading #Books #FreeBooks #WritingCommunity #Writerslife #amreading #WildeInvestigations #urbanfantasy #paranormalcrime
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October 14, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Psst, to celebrate the launch of Out for Blood, Fallible Justice is currently FREE on ebook. Grab your copy now!
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#BooksWorthReading #Books #FreeBooks #WritingCommunity #Writerslife #amreading #WildeInvestigations #urbanfantasy #paranormalcrime
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#BooksWorthReading #Books #FreeBooks #WritingCommunity #Writerslife #amreading #WildeInvestigations #urbanfantasy #paranormalcrime
ICYMI, Out for Blood is published today!
Betrayal
Imprisonment
Murder
Yannia and Karrion tangle in a web of conspiracies, a Fey is plotting revenge, and Wishearth makes breakfast now.
#bookaholic #WritingCommunity #Books #Authors #Writers #BooksWorthReading #PublicationDay #murdermystery
Betrayal
Imprisonment
Murder
Yannia and Karrion tangle in a web of conspiracies, a Fey is plotting revenge, and Wishearth makes breakfast now.
#bookaholic #WritingCommunity #Books #Authors #Writers #BooksWorthReading #PublicationDay #murdermystery
October 14, 2024 at 6:57 PM
ICYMI, Out for Blood is published today!
Betrayal
Imprisonment
Murder
Yannia and Karrion tangle in a web of conspiracies, a Fey is plotting revenge, and Wishearth makes breakfast now.
#bookaholic #WritingCommunity #Books #Authors #Writers #BooksWorthReading #PublicationDay #murdermystery
Betrayal
Imprisonment
Murder
Yannia and Karrion tangle in a web of conspiracies, a Fey is plotting revenge, and Wishearth makes breakfast now.
#bookaholic #WritingCommunity #Books #Authors #Writers #BooksWorthReading #PublicationDay #murdermystery
Autumn and murder are in the air...
Betrayal. Imprisonment. Murder.
Can Yannia win against a vengeful Fey? Are the Leeches of Old London villains or victims? And is Yannia guilty of murder?
Out for Blood will be released on 14 October and is available for preorder here: geni.us/OutforBlood
Betrayal. Imprisonment. Murder.
Can Yannia win against a vengeful Fey? Are the Leeches of Old London villains or victims? And is Yannia guilty of murder?
Out for Blood will be released on 14 October and is available for preorder here: geni.us/OutforBlood
October 10, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Autumn and murder are in the air...
Betrayal. Imprisonment. Murder.
Can Yannia win against a vengeful Fey? Are the Leeches of Old London villains or victims? And is Yannia guilty of murder?
Out for Blood will be released on 14 October and is available for preorder here: geni.us/OutforBlood
Betrayal. Imprisonment. Murder.
Can Yannia win against a vengeful Fey? Are the Leeches of Old London villains or victims? And is Yannia guilty of murder?
Out for Blood will be released on 14 October and is available for preorder here: geni.us/OutforBlood
Usva thinks autumn is just great...
Yes, she tried to phone home, but Uber keeps refusing her lift request. I'm bribing her with duck treats so she doesn't kill me in my sleep. If a body is found in a hotel with a dried duck breast slice through the heart, Usva is the killer.
#Dogs #writerslife
Yes, she tried to phone home, but Uber keeps refusing her lift request. I'm bribing her with duck treats so she doesn't kill me in my sleep. If a body is found in a hotel with a dried duck breast slice through the heart, Usva is the killer.
#Dogs #writerslife
October 7, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Usva thinks autumn is just great...
Yes, she tried to phone home, but Uber keeps refusing her lift request. I'm bribing her with duck treats so she doesn't kill me in my sleep. If a body is found in a hotel with a dried duck breast slice through the heart, Usva is the killer.
#Dogs #writerslife
Yes, she tried to phone home, but Uber keeps refusing her lift request. I'm bribing her with duck treats so she doesn't kill me in my sleep. If a body is found in a hotel with a dried duck breast slice through the heart, Usva is the killer.
#Dogs #writerslife
Me: "Usva, I could really do with an emotional support dog today."
Usva: ...
Usva: ...
July 19, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Me: "Usva, I could really do with an emotional support dog today."
Usva: ...
Usva: ...
April 9, 2024 at 1:16 PM
It's publication day for Fallible Justice! The series has a new look, but the stories are the same. In Old London, Yannia and Karion are busy solving magical crimes, making friends and enemies along the way.
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#BookTwitter #BooksWorthReading #writerslife #authors #amreading
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March 15, 2024 at 10:22 AM
It's publication day for Fallible Justice! The series has a new look, but the stories are the same. In Old London, Yannia and Karion are busy solving magical crimes, making friends and enemies along the way.
geni.us/falliblejustice
#BookTwitter #BooksWorthReading #writerslife #authors #amreading
geni.us/falliblejustice
#BookTwitter #BooksWorthReading #writerslife #authors #amreading
Look what has just arrived! The new version of Fallible Justice is looking amazing. Usva would like to know what I'm planning to read as these are all hers.
You can preorder the first instalment of the Wilde Investigations series here:
geni.us/falliblejust...
You can preorder the first instalment of the Wilde Investigations series here:
geni.us/falliblejust...
March 4, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Look what has just arrived! The new version of Fallible Justice is looking amazing. Usva would like to know what I'm planning to read as these are all hers.
You can preorder the first instalment of the Wilde Investigations series here:
geni.us/falliblejust...
You can preorder the first instalment of the Wilde Investigations series here:
geni.us/falliblejust...
International Love Your Pet Day. Read: every day with these two adorable weirdos.
(Halla ed. note: I'm adorable, Usva is a weirdo.)
(Halla ed. note: I'm adorable, Usva is a weirdo.)
February 22, 2024 at 12:22 PM
International Love Your Pet Day. Read: every day with these two adorable weirdos.
(Halla ed. note: I'm adorable, Usva is a weirdo.)
(Halla ed. note: I'm adorable, Usva is a weirdo.)
It's cover reveal time for Fallible Justice!
PI Yannia Wilde has just four days to prove the innocence of a man judged infallibly guilty of murder and sentenced to death. Can she beat the impossibe odds and save a life?
Pre-orders are open, grab your here:
geni.us/falliblejustice
January 23, 2024 at 10:28 AM
It's cover reveal time for Fallible Justice!
PI Yannia Wilde has just four days to prove the innocence of a man judged infallibly guilty of murder and sentenced to death. Can she beat the impossibe odds and save a life?
Pre-orders are open, grab your here:
geni.us/falliblejustice
Coolest. Christmas present. Ever.
I feel fully prepared to march into battle against words. And oh look, it's time for a snack.
#authors #amwriting
I feel fully prepared to march into battle against words. And oh look, it's time for a snack.
#authors #amwriting
January 7, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Coolest. Christmas present. Ever.
I feel fully prepared to march into battle against words. And oh look, it's time for a snack.
#authors #amwriting
I feel fully prepared to march into battle against words. And oh look, it's time for a snack.
#authors #amwriting
Oh, was this supposed to be our Christmas present? Oops.
On an unrelated note, we're starving.
On an unrelated note, we're starving.
November 28, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Oh, was this supposed to be our Christmas present? Oops.
On an unrelated note, we're starving.
On an unrelated note, we're starving.
Don't be a drama llama. Be instead a laidbacka alpaca.
October 27, 2023 at 7:37 PM
Don't be a drama llama. Be instead a laidbacka alpaca.
Oh to be a dog...
October 24, 2023 at 8:29 PM
Oh to be a dog...