Laura Strickland Author
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Laura Strickland Author
@laurastrickland5.bsky.social
Author of Historical Romance, Steampunk Romance, Fantasy Romance, Fairy Tales Retold and whatever other genre strikes my fancy. Lover of music (many kinds) and animals. Student of Celtic history and ancient wisdom. Writing mantra: Lore, Legend, Love.
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Diana Rubino invited me to her blog to talk about THE PASSENGER—my 1940s ghost story about love, loss, second chances, and the echoes that linger long after.

Take the journey. I’ll meet you there. ✨

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#ghoststory #booksky #books #supernaturalfiction #historicalfantasy
December 6, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Libby has vowed never to be ridiculous and fall in love, but a secret admirer starts leaving flowers and changes the whole game.

The Rose of Sharon by Kara O'Neal

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December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#audiobook lovers! Coming soon, Just What the Doctor Hired will be available in audiobook, too!

A nurse in training, a doctor on edge—and a spark that defies all protocols. Their diagnosis? Complicated hearts and undeniable chemistry.

Only $5.99 on Kindle! Audiobook coming soon!
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December 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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💕Free for a limited time! DILLON: Her Rule Breaker brings you a best friend’s sister romance packed with chemistry, laughs, and a naughty cat who keeps stealing lingerie. Perfect for fans of fun, flirty, feel-good reads. mybook.to/DillonRuleBr... #FreeBook #Romance #MustRead #Books
December 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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#BookQW WORLD
From The Billionaire's Christmas Castle, my most Hallmark-esque Christmas romance, but with lots of tasty 🌶️🌶️🌶️
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A wide grin stretched Michael’s cheeks as he let her tug him along, her hand warm in his. When...
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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#WordQuoteWednesday - The word is "world" in my #paranormal #romance A Witch's #Holiday Wedding - Torn in too many directions will Pepper and Lathen make it to the alter? buff.ly/36EQ3yT #mystery #fantasy #bookworm #authorsofinstagram #instagramreaders #AHAgrp #Romance #PNR
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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#BookQW is from THE GINGERBREAD INN (a Christmas at the Inn story)

“Yes, well, there were rules to be followed then as there is now. Rules that I ..." #CONTINUEREADING bit.ly/4rvvE9H

#readersky #SecondChanceRomance #ContemporaryRomance #christmasromanceseries #bookclub #KindleUnlimited
December 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Are you ready for some holiday reading? How about a free book? The Partridge and the Peartree, the first in the Partridge series, is FREE this week! Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B07TNHLGPL/
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December 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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🥳 Happy Birthday to me!🎁Today is also Release Day for the eBook version of HOW TO WRITE COMPELLING ROMANCE NOVELS. 🎊 mybook.to/CompellingRo... Transform your writing. #CompellingFiction #WriteBetter #FictionWriting #UKWriters #Amazon #USWriters #Kindle
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Well, Old Man Winter has made his mark. My friends and family in Wisconsin were hit. . . Continue reading: bit.ly/3XYD73g
#readersky #mondayblog #authorlife #continuereading #oldmanwinter #jackfrost #winterweather
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December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Check out the #1 Hot New Release at Amazon. HOW TO WRITE COMPELLING ROMANCE NOVELS is a #MustRead #NewRelease #Romance #Authors #Writers #LearnToWrite
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November 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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🍰On Dish the Pie with Monique & Guest this week, I have Judythe Morgan joining me to talk about her New Release and her favourite pie! Come join us! ☕️https://moniquedevere.blogspot.com/2025/11/dish-pie-with-monique-and-guest-judythe.html #AuthorSpotlight #NewRelease #writerslife #AuthorInterview
November 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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It’s Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is RUN.

🖤 Second chances have a way of waiting on paths you never meant to wander...

#thepassengernovel #supernaturalfiction #ghoststorieswithheart #fictionthatlingers #booksky #bookish #bookworms #hauntingstories #upmarketsupernatural #bookqw
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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#BookQuote Wednesday-Word is "run" in my #paranormal #Romance Charm Me Again - Breaking the curse is only the first step to forever. But will the Scottish ghost interfere? buff.ly/2drSHSA #Magic #Fantasy #mystery #bookboost #mustread #bookaddict #bookblogger #authorlife
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES (A Letters to Santa Story)

“So, this is what a Harvard education has done to you. I should have fought your mother on it and …” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/3KqMhCy

#readersky #historicalfiction #Christmasfiction #Americanhistoricalfiction #historicaldetective
11/26/25 BookQW = RUN
DECEITFUL PROMISES (A Letters to Santa Story) This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected. ...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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#TuesdayTeaser-Meringue Snowflake Magic - Will Wynter being in Raven’s Hollow put the town’s #holiday #festival & cookie contest at risk? #paranormal #romance #Mystery #fantasy #magic #wrpbks #Witches #Shifters Join the #adventure! buff.ly/3N7GXkG
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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“Tradition. Without our traditions, our lives would be. . .” Continue reading: bit.ly/3LQjyaV
#authorlife #readersky #traditions #Thanksgiving #mondayblogs
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November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes and in the mind of a writer? Here's your chance. Take a peek! Still Moments Magazine: Behind The Words with Tena Stetler #interview #Writing #readingcommunity #paranormal #author
Behind The Words with Tena Stetler
I'm happy to welcome a special guest today, an author I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for many years since our time with the same publisher...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES (A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.

“In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without ….” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/4o4wLdy

#readersky #holidaybooks #historicalromance
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November 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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#TeaserTuesday - A Demon's Witch Series - Join the adventures of Bruce , Angie, and friends in an entertaining escape from the ordinary world. These #spicy #romances have it all #intrigue, #mystery, #humor, #thrills, #danger and a splash of #magic to keep you on the edge of your seat buff.ly/ILoIepN
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.

Amazon KU US www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPGL6NCT
/ UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FPGL6NCT

#readersky #newrelease #holidayseason #kindleunlimited
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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#authorlife Yes, I’m a bit late with this posting. I manned the . . . Continue reading: bit.ly/48kJ7td
11/18/25 It's An Author's Life
Yes, I’m a bit late with this posting. I manned the Chickasha Area Arts Council art store yesterday, so I wasn’t able to get this out on tim...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#Newrelease #Bookrelease #ScottishHistorical #Vikings #Vikingromance #HistoricalRomance #Fatedlovers #AHAgrp
It's release day for my new Scottish Historical Romance: For a Viking's Heart. If you love fated lovers, adventure, and strong women, this one's for you!
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For a Viking’s Heart : Scottish Historical Romance (Ancient Songs Book 4)
Amazon.com: For a Viking’s Heart : Scottish Historical Romance (Ancient Songs Book 4) eBook : Strickland, Laura: Kindle Store
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November 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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🤍 Love lingers in the spaces between what was and is yet to come. 🤍

THE PASSENGER, a 1940’s ghost story set in the California wine country, tells a tale of family connections, life-changing choices, and love—lost and found.

#historicalfantasy #supernaturalfiction #bookreview #recommendedread
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM