Laura R. Samotin
@laurarsamotin.bsky.social
Part-time fantasy, dark academia & romance writer with PRH / Titan / Angry Robot, full-time cat servant.
Rep: Sophia M. Ramos | New Leaf Literary
https://linktr.ee/LauraRSamotin
Rep: Sophia M. Ramos | New Leaf Literary
https://linktr.ee/LauraRSamotin
So thrilled to reveal the cover for the final book in the SINS duology - THE LURE OF THEIR GRAVES, in which Dimitri and Vasily are forced to confront old ghosts and a new threat: political enemies-turned-suitors, all coveting Dimitri’s throne and his hand in marriage.
Out June 3rd! Preorder now 🖤
Out June 3rd! Preorder now 🖤
January 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
So thrilled to reveal the cover for the final book in the SINS duology - THE LURE OF THEIR GRAVES, in which Dimitri and Vasily are forced to confront old ghosts and a new threat: political enemies-turned-suitors, all coveting Dimitri’s throne and his hand in marriage.
Out June 3rd! Preorder now 🖤
Out June 3rd! Preorder now 🖤
Trying to renew my membership in the 6am writer’s club and all I’ve ended up doing is a glamor shoot with my cat 👌
November 15, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Trying to renew my membership in the 6am writer’s club and all I’ve ended up doing is a glamor shoot with my cat 👌
Are you coming to my book launch??
April 24, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Are you coming to my book launch??
If you’re looking for a queer dark fantasy that’s Six of Crows x Captive Prince, look no further than THE SINS ON THEIR BONES, now 25% off with the B&N preorder sale 🖤
April 17, 2024 at 2:32 PM
If you’re looking for a queer dark fantasy that’s Six of Crows x Captive Prince, look no further than THE SINS ON THEIR BONES, now 25% off with the B&N preorder sale 🖤
✨Welcome to the shelf, TSTB ✨
Come for the gorgeous cover designed by Talia Abramson, stay for the queer Jewish ex-husbands fighting on opposite sides of a civil war over the same throne - with your new favorite spymaster caught in the crossfire.
Preorder now! Link in bio 🔥
Come for the gorgeous cover designed by Talia Abramson, stay for the queer Jewish ex-husbands fighting on opposite sides of a civil war over the same throne - with your new favorite spymaster caught in the crossfire.
Preorder now! Link in bio 🔥
November 14, 2023 at 5:20 PM
✨Welcome to the shelf, TSTB ✨
Come for the gorgeous cover designed by Talia Abramson, stay for the queer Jewish ex-husbands fighting on opposite sides of a civil war over the same throne - with your new favorite spymaster caught in the crossfire.
Preorder now! Link in bio 🔥
Come for the gorgeous cover designed by Talia Abramson, stay for the queer Jewish ex-husbands fighting on opposite sides of a civil war over the same throne - with your new favorite spymaster caught in the crossfire.
Preorder now! Link in bio 🔥
🫡 yes I am on the Laini Taylor fan wagon
October 27, 2023 at 2:57 AM
🫡 yes I am on the Laini Taylor fan wagon
I knew I was never going to be a Literary It Girl when I couldn’t stop being puzzled over what “crossing over” could possibly smell like.
October 25, 2023 at 9:34 PM
I knew I was never going to be a Literary It Girl when I couldn’t stop being puzzled over what “crossing over” could possibly smell like.
This is what happens when your brain has been forcing you to write love letters between two characters you don’t know for months.
October 21, 2023 at 4:17 PM
This is what happens when your brain has been forcing you to write love letters between two characters you don’t know for months.
COVID is still ravaging me, and I’m at the point where I’m desperate for sleep but can’t get comfortable enough to actually fall asleep…so Bertie has to rest for us both
September 9, 2023 at 5:13 PM
COVID is still ravaging me, and I’m at the point where I’m desperate for sleep but can’t get comfortable enough to actually fall asleep…so Bertie has to rest for us both
Oregon Coast (August 2023)
September 2, 2023 at 4:11 PM
Oregon Coast (August 2023)
Props to these historical people for not only having a gorgeous mansion surrounded by roses, but also these huge portraits of cats around. A+ decorating.
August 26, 2023 at 12:43 AM
Props to these historical people for not only having a gorgeous mansion surrounded by roses, but also these huge portraits of cats around. A+ decorating.
I rarely take selfies, but when I do it’s in gilded age mansion mirrors ✨
August 26, 2023 at 12:41 AM
I rarely take selfies, but when I do it’s in gilded age mansion mirrors ✨
I’ve been too busy and tired to post on one thousand social media platforms but my cat just started to sleep like this so here’s a BlueSky Special:
August 14, 2023 at 1:20 AM
I’ve been too busy and tired to post on one thousand social media platforms but my cat just started to sleep like this so here’s a BlueSky Special:
Today’s (very) early writing buddy
August 5, 2023 at 11:03 AM
Today’s (very) early writing buddy
Whoops guess I can’t write, my cat needs me to hold her little foot 🥹
August 3, 2023 at 9:48 PM
Whoops guess I can’t write, my cat needs me to hold her little foot 🥹
The PRH CA team is amazing for so many reasons, but they’re extra awesome today for sending me an arc of SWORD CATCHER by @cassandraclare.bsky.social
July 29, 2023 at 7:29 PM
The PRH CA team is amazing for so many reasons, but they’re extra awesome today for sending me an arc of SWORD CATCHER by @cassandraclare.bsky.social
Nothing increases my drafting speed like a judgmental cat sitting six inches away from my face
July 29, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Nothing increases my drafting speed like a judgmental cat sitting six inches away from my face
Is anyone going to comment on @washingtonpost.com ‘s excellent bio or am I the only one who noticed:
July 27, 2023 at 11:34 PM
Is anyone going to comment on @washingtonpost.com ‘s excellent bio or am I the only one who noticed:
Tory is very cute but also very good at giving side eye.
July 27, 2023 at 5:08 PM
Tory is very cute but also very good at giving side eye.
Bertie has conquered the toaster oven (which is a real shame since it’s the only place I thought I could leave stuff where he couldn’t reach…)
July 27, 2023 at 11:46 AM
Bertie has conquered the toaster oven (which is a real shame since it’s the only place I thought I could leave stuff where he couldn’t reach…)
It’s 7am and I’ve got my matcha and my words are almost done and I hate this morning writing thing but it WORKS, dammit.
July 26, 2023 at 11:20 AM
It’s 7am and I’ve got my matcha and my words are almost done and I hate this morning writing thing but it WORKS, dammit.
I have so, so much amazing TSTB art to share. I figured I’d sprinkle an art a day here into the sky, starting with this gorgeous illustration of the opening scene by @spookgeist.bsky.social
Dimitri is sad because he lost a war against his ex-husband, who now holds his throne (while being dead) 🌈📚
Dimitri is sad because he lost a war against his ex-husband, who now holds his throne (while being dead) 🌈📚
July 25, 2023 at 10:59 PM
I have so, so much amazing TSTB art to share. I figured I’d sprinkle an art a day here into the sky, starting with this gorgeous illustration of the opening scene by @spookgeist.bsky.social
Dimitri is sad because he lost a war against his ex-husband, who now holds his throne (while being dead) 🌈📚
Dimitri is sad because he lost a war against his ex-husband, who now holds his throne (while being dead) 🌈📚
If you follow me, you’re consenting to Bertie/Book content:
July 25, 2023 at 2:21 PM
If you follow me, you’re consenting to Bertie/Book content:
Early morning writing buddy
(Bonus buddy bottom right)
(Bonus buddy bottom right)
July 19, 2023 at 11:26 AM
Early morning writing buddy
(Bonus buddy bottom right)
(Bonus buddy bottom right)