Laurie Lascos
@laurielascos.bsky.social
Teacher, author, mom, Canadian. she/her #MG #fantasy #steampunk #horror Rep: Chelsea Hensley
Pinned
Laurie Lascos
@laurielascos.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Reintroducing myself on here by way of pics of my cats, Carl, Samwise, and Olive. I'm also an MG author of horror and fantasy, rep'd by Chelsea Hensley
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
🫡
How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More - Consumer Reports
AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.
www.consumerreports.org
October 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
🫡
What better way to ring in 2025 than with my favourite reads from the last year? Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉🥂🥳
December 31, 2024 at 9:41 PM
What better way to ring in 2025 than with my favourite reads from the last year? Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉🥂🥳
Carl wishes you all a #happycaturday! Use it well
December 7, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Carl wishes you all a #happycaturday! Use it well
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
lol & lmfao even. there are a lot of problems w publishing, but the entire point of an agent is so you can ultimately get paid more upfront & better rights bc they negotiate for that. others can speak to self pub/kickstarter/whatever. tech bros can die in a fire
November 28, 2024 at 5:08 AM
lol & lmfao even. there are a lot of problems w publishing, but the entire point of an agent is so you can ultimately get paid more upfront & better rights bc they negotiate for that. others can speak to self pub/kickstarter/whatever. tech bros can die in a fire
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
Reintroducing myself on here by way of pics of my cats, Carl, Samwise, and Olive. I'm also an MG author of horror and fantasy, rep'd by Chelsea Hensley
November 15, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Reintroducing myself on here by way of pics of my cats, Carl, Samwise, and Olive. I'm also an MG author of horror and fantasy, rep'd by Chelsea Hensley
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
lol. whether.
After learning how AI is trained on other people’s artwork, some users asked it to make popular images. It made a nearly identical copyrighted photo. Tests like these raise questions about the AI's data and whether companies are violating copyright laws.
We Asked A.I. to Create the Joker. It Generated a Copyrighted Image.
Artists and researchers are exposing copyrighted material hidden within A.I. tools, raising fresh legal questions.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2024 at 8:50 PM
lol. whether.
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
I keep writing and deleting posts about how frustrated I am that YA now includes people who are out of high school, living independently, paying rent, and otherwise being an adult. To a 13 or 14yo, that 19yo isn't relateable; they're a grown-up.
January 4, 2024 at 4:35 PM
I keep writing and deleting posts about how frustrated I am that YA now includes people who are out of high school, living independently, paying rent, and otherwise being an adult. To a 13 or 14yo, that 19yo isn't relateable; they're a grown-up.
Took part in our traditional Christmas book exchange a bit early before meeting up with family. Can't wait to dive into @alysawishingrad.bsky.social's BETWEEN MONSTERS AND MARVELS.
December 24, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Took part in our traditional Christmas book exchange a bit early before meeting up with family. Can't wait to dive into @alysawishingrad.bsky.social's BETWEEN MONSTERS AND MARVELS.
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
Announcing the 2024 Project: Mind the Middle, exploring middle grade and early teen literature.
We’re going to spend 2024 dedicated to highlighting middle grade and young teen lit. And we need your help!
Please share!
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2023/11/22/a...
Announcing the 2024 Project: Mind the Middle, exploring middle grade and early teen literature
Teen Librarian Toolbox announces the overriding theme for the year 2024
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
November 22, 2023 at 2:59 PM
Announcing the 2024 Project: Mind the Middle, exploring middle grade and early teen literature.
We’re going to spend 2024 dedicated to highlighting middle grade and young teen lit. And we need your help!
Please share!
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2023/11/22/a...
Sign the petition to have Goodreads reinstate the MG, poetry, and graphic novel awards
chng.it/LxrVqLvk
chng.it/LxrVqLvk
November 18, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Sign the petition to have Goodreads reinstate the MG, poetry, and graphic novel awards
chng.it/LxrVqLvk
chng.it/LxrVqLvk
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
For those looking for my Public Lists: look under the LISTS tab on my profile. You can also find them at debbieohi.link/bluesky-lists
I keep the List Image Headers in my image organization app (Eagle). Here's a screenshot of some of the Lists I've created so far, to help with community connections.
I keep the List Image Headers in my image organization app (Eagle). Here's a screenshot of some of the Lists I've created so far, to help with community connections.
November 17, 2023 at 10:56 PM
For those looking for my Public Lists: look under the LISTS tab on my profile. You can also find them at debbieohi.link/bluesky-lists
I keep the List Image Headers in my image organization app (Eagle). Here's a screenshot of some of the Lists I've created so far, to help with community connections.
I keep the List Image Headers in my image organization app (Eagle). Here's a screenshot of some of the Lists I've created so far, to help with community connections.
My hold at the library finally came in last week! COYOTE QUEEN by @jessicavitalis.bsky.social is such an important story and I'm so glad it exists for the kids who need it. Such an incredible balance of hope, and not shying away from the presence of alcohol-dependent parents and domestic violence.
November 13, 2023 at 11:15 PM
My hold at the library finally came in last week! COYOTE QUEEN by @jessicavitalis.bsky.social is such an important story and I'm so glad it exists for the kids who need it. Such an incredible balance of hope, and not shying away from the presence of alcohol-dependent parents and domestic violence.
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
You don't have to be Canadian to celebrate #IReadCanadianDay on Nov.8th! 🇨🇦
RESOURCES:
Canadian KidLit Creators custom feed
I Read Canadian Day official info
Psst: I'm a Canadian kidlit creator, too! 😁🇨🇦
RESOURCES:
Canadian KidLit Creators custom feed
I Read Canadian Day official info
Psst: I'm a Canadian kidlit creator, too! 😁🇨🇦
November 5, 2023 at 11:19 PM
You don't have to be Canadian to celebrate #IReadCanadianDay on Nov.8th! 🇨🇦
RESOURCES:
Canadian KidLit Creators custom feed
I Read Canadian Day official info
Psst: I'm a Canadian kidlit creator, too! 😁🇨🇦
RESOURCES:
Canadian KidLit Creators custom feed
I Read Canadian Day official info
Psst: I'm a Canadian kidlit creator, too! 😁🇨🇦
Writing friends! Julie is an incredible book coach and mentor. She helped me shape up the book that got me my agent and I learned so much about critiquing from her. If you are able, you will want to consider this workshop
julieartz.com/wyrd_words_w...
julieartz.com/wyrd_words_w...
November 2, 2023 at 10:23 PM
Writing friends! Julie is an incredible book coach and mentor. She helped me shape up the book that got me my agent and I learned so much about critiquing from her. If you are able, you will want to consider this workshop
julieartz.com/wyrd_words_w...
julieartz.com/wyrd_words_w...
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
Incredible piece from Dhonielle Clayton. (Have you read THE MARVELLERS yet?) www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
We Don't Talk About Harry Potter
In her essay for PW, author Dhonielle Clayton reflects on the perils of publishing a diverse magic school series in the shadow of Harry Potter and its creator.
www.publishersweekly.com
October 17, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Incredible piece from Dhonielle Clayton. (Have you read THE MARVELLERS yet?) www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
On Indigenous Peoples Day, (10/9) we'll be making the full PDF of Coyote & Crow at our webstore FREE, under a "pay what you want" model. We suggest that Native folks pay nothing. Everyone else, pay what you feel is fair.
shop.coyoteandcrow.net/products/coy...
shop.coyoteandcrow.net/products/coy...
Coyote & Crow Core Rulebook PDF
This is the digital edition of our core rulebook for the Coyote & Crow roleplaying game. This 480 page full color manual provides you with everything you need (short of dice) to dive into the alte...
shop.coyoteandcrow.net
October 2, 2023 at 2:47 PM
On Indigenous Peoples Day, (10/9) we'll be making the full PDF of Coyote & Crow at our webstore FREE, under a "pay what you want" model. We suggest that Native folks pay nothing. Everyone else, pay what you feel is fair.
shop.coyoteandcrow.net/products/coy...
shop.coyoteandcrow.net/products/coy...
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
JUST A PINCH OF MAGIC from Alechia Dow comes out 10/10 and it's a delightful middle grade fantasy. bookjockeyalex.com/2023/10/06/r...
Review: “Just a Pinch of Magic” by Alechia Dow
Release Date: October 10, 2023Publisher: Feiwel & FriendsGenre: Middle Grade, Fantasy Description Just a Pinch of Magic, Alechia Dow's middle-grade debut, is as warm and sweet as a cinnamon bun, burst...
bookjockeyalex.com
October 6, 2023 at 4:06 PM
JUST A PINCH OF MAGIC from Alechia Dow comes out 10/10 and it's a delightful middle grade fantasy. bookjockeyalex.com/2023/10/06/r...
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
Happy to share I’ll be reopening to queries on 10/9! Polish up those projects, folks! I’d love to take on some new authors - PB through YA! #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
September 28, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Happy to share I’ll be reopening to queries on 10/9! Polish up those projects, folks! I’d love to take on some new authors - PB through YA! #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
So thrilled The Rabbit's Gift arrived just in time for the holiday long weekend 🙌 😍 🤗. Thank you, @jessicavitalis.bsky.social !!
October 6, 2023 at 9:34 PM
So thrilled The Rabbit's Gift arrived just in time for the holiday long weekend 🙌 😍 🤗. Thank you, @jessicavitalis.bsky.social !!
This book was one of my favourite reads last year. Go treat a kid you know with this spooky, very important story.
If you were thinking about picking up This Appearing House for spooky season I'm happy to say the ebook is on sale for $1.99 on the 'Zon! Come for the low price, stay for the teeth
October 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM
This book was one of my favourite reads last year. Go treat a kid you know with this spooky, very important story.
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
Has Bluesky gotten the Always Reblog Tom Holland's Umbrella process underway yet?
Lip Sync Battle - Tom Holland
Tom Holland no volará en este lipsinqueo, pero si te hará bailar con su versión de "Umbrella" de Rihanna.¡Suscríbete a Comedy Central Latinoamérica y no te p...
m.youtube.com
September 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Has Bluesky gotten the Always Reblog Tom Holland's Umbrella process underway yet?
Reposted by Laurie Lascos
There seems to be a lot of confusion about whether today or next Saturday is #InternationalRabbitDay, so I'm running a week-long giveaway to cover all my bases!
To enter: Follow me, repost, & tag 3 friends in comments below by 9/30 at 8pm Eastern. U.S./CA only. 2 winners!
To enter: Follow me, repost, & tag 3 friends in comments below by 9/30 at 8pm Eastern. U.S./CA only. 2 winners!
September 23, 2023 at 1:26 PM
There seems to be a lot of confusion about whether today or next Saturday is #InternationalRabbitDay, so I'm running a week-long giveaway to cover all my bases!
To enter: Follow me, repost, & tag 3 friends in comments below by 9/30 at 8pm Eastern. U.S./CA only. 2 winners!
To enter: Follow me, repost, & tag 3 friends in comments below by 9/30 at 8pm Eastern. U.S./CA only. 2 winners!