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Lava by EB Roshan Book Review and Author Interview There’s a lot of distrust in today’s world. Maybe we have access to too much information, or maybe we’ve just heard too many horror stories to allow us to

Today on LBB! I review Lava, a sci-fi graphic novel by EB Roshan. Learn more about the story and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/lava-by-eb-r... #bookreview #interview #indieauthors #graphicnovels #scifi #lava #books #writers

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An Interview with Sci-Fi Middle Grade Author Rachel Dines Ever since she first laid her hands on a keyboard, R. A. Dines has been fascinated with the intersection of art and technology.  After spending two decades in

Today on LBB! An Interview with Sci-Fi Middle Grade Author Rachel Dines about her novel, How I Hacked the Moon, about kids who attend a coding school on the moon. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au... #authorinterview #mg #scifi #books #writers

This is Where We Die by Cindy R.X. He Book Review Teens and slashers are the peanut butter and jelly of the horror genre. Though it’s terrible to hear about real life teen murders, horror fans relish in watch

Today on LBB! I review This is Where We Die, a YA murder mystery by Cindy R.X. He. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/this-is-wher... #bookreview #YA #murdermystery #thrillerbooks #bookrecs #bookblogs

An Interview with Fantasy Author Laura McHale Holland Laura McHale Holland was so captivated by San Francisco’s gorgeous vistas and vibrant, free-spirited people during the 1970s that a planned two-week visit str

Today on LBB! An interview with fantasy author @lauramchh.bsky.social. Learn more about her book, Shinbone Lane and her writing process here!

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#interview #authorinterview #fantasybooks #indieauthors #writers #shinbonelane #bookblog

Visiting the VAMPA Museum Scrolling through social media can be mind-numbing, but once in awhile it throws you a gem of information that can lead to a great experience. One such moment w

Today on LBB! I share my experiences visiting the VAMPA Museum in Doylestown, PA. Learn more about my visit and the contents of this vampire-themed museum here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/visiting-the... #vampa #museum #travel #history #vampires #vampamuseum #religiousartifacts #paranormal #travelblog

An Interview with Fantasy Author Melissa Magner Melissa K. Magner is an award-winning indie author of dark, character-driven fantasy. Inspired by her late grandmother, Patricia M. Kaspar, she writes novels th

Today on LBB! An interview with fantasy author Melissa K. Magner about her fantasy novel, Of The Sun and Sea. Learn more about the book and its author here!

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The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill by Julie Stroebel Barichello Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway I’m fascinated by birth order. There is so much about the stereotypes of oldest, middle, youngest, and only children that’s true, especially in large famili

Today on LBB! Giveaway Alert! Check out my five-star review of The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill, a middle grade novel by Julie Stroebel Barichello followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here!

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7 Movie Endings We’re Still Arguing About By Ash of Mr. Book Review Some movies end, and you're like, “Yep, That's what i expected.” And then there are the other ones. The endings that leave you just looking at the screen

Today on LBB! 7 Movie Endings We're Still Arguing About, a guest post by Ashley from Mr. Book Review. Learn more about her picks here!

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#guestpost #movies #lists #movieendings #stories #bloggers #bookblogs

At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak Book Review and Author Interview When I read with my niece and nephew, they often pick out books that contain a lot of repetition and a lot of characters. They think it’s funny when tension b

Today on LBB! I review At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak and interview the author about her picture book. Check it out here!

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#bookreview #interview #fivestarbooks #picturebooks #pb #animalbooks #indieauthors #elevator #writers #authorinterview #bookblog

Looking for something to read this fall? Check out these recommended titles from LBB! I have a wide collection of books in multiple genres. You can read reviews of these titles, interviews with the authors, and find links to buy at the link in my bio! #fallbookrecs
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An Interview with Aegolius Creek Author Micah Thorp + Giveaway Micah Thorp is a physician, writer, and lifelong Oregonian. His literary works have appeared in Blind Corner, Cleaver Magazine, and The Write Launch. He is the

Today on LBB! Giveaway Alert! Check out my interview with author Micah Thorp, and enter to win a copy of his novel, Aegolius Creek, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #books #interviews #giveaways #bookgiveaway #novels #writers #indieauthors #bookblog

Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall by Kristene Fields Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway Growing up, while I did my share of playing, I was always scheming for ways to make money. Whether it was lemonade stands, yard work, or babysitting, I was alwa

Today on LBB! Giveaway alert! Check out my five-star review of Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall, a middle grade novel by Kristene Fields followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here!

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#bookreview #authorinterview #bookgiveaway

When Chaos Inspires Creativity by Hina Nauman + Giveaway A messy beginning I never intended to write a book. Like many mothers, my day was packed with school runs, snack battles, laundry mountains, and endless noi

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out "When Chaos Inspires Creativity," a guest post by Hina Nauman, and enter to win a copy of her children's book, Born to be Naughty, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/when-chaos-i... #guestpost #giveaway #childrensauthor #writers #bookblog #books #bookgiveaway

Advice to Feel Like a Writer From Indie Authors What does success look like? In the creative field especially, it’s hard to judge. Writers set their own goals for success, whether it’s becoming world famo

Today on LBB! I finish up my four-part indie author advice series with advice to feel like a writer from the indie authors I’ve interviewed over the years. Check out their personal experiences and their books here!

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#writingadvice #indieauthors #bookblogs

An Interview with Golden Hour Poet Hajara Hilmee Hajara Hilmee is a published poet and debut author known for crafting mystery novels that keep readers on the edge of their seats and poetry that beautifully ar

Today on LBB! An Interview with Golden Hour Poet Hajara Hilmee. Learn more about the book and the poet here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #interivew #authorinterview #poetry #goldenhour #indieauthors #bookblog

North of Tomboy by Julie A. Swanson Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway Growing up, I was known as a “girlie girl,” not because I was particularly feminine or into boys or wearing dresses. It mostly had to do with my shyness, ti

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my five-star review of author Julie Swanson's middle grade novel, North of Tomboy, followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/north-of-tom... #bookreview #authorinterview #middlegradenovel #giveaway

An Interview with Arcanum Author Kelly O’Hearn Kelly O’Hearn is the author of the acclaimed Arcanum series of novels, a sweeping, time-bending multi-book saga channeled through tarot cards. Inspired by her

Today on LBB! An interview with author Kelly O'Hearn about her romantic fantasy series, Arcanum. Learn more about the series and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/an-interview... #interview #authorinterview #arcanum #fantasy #romance #books #series #tarot #bookblogs #indieauthors

Starting My Little Free Library In the spring of 2017, I installed a little free library in my yard, and it's been a big hit in my neighborhood. I love looking out my window and seeing people

Today on LBB! No new post today, but here's a revamped repost, Starting My Little Free Library. Learn more about the program and my particular experience with it here: laurasbooksandblogs.com/my-little-fr... #lfl #littlefreelibrary #bookshare #freebooks #projects #reading

An Interview with Steel Slides and Yellow Walls Poet Alicia Swain + Giveaway Alicia Swain is the author of a newly published collection, Steel Slides and Yellow Walls. Her work has been featured in several online publications, including

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my interview with poet @aliciamswain.bsky.social and win a copy of her book, Steel Slides and Yellow Walls here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #interviews #poetry #poets #giveaway #bookgiveaway #bookblog

An Interview with Madness, All Over Again Author Fabian Garcia Fabian Garcia is a current PhD student and former diplomat with an extensive educational background and international experience across multiple countries and c

Today on LBB! An interview with author Fabian Garcia about his novel, Madness, All Over Again. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #interviews #novels #writers #indieauthors #madnessalloveragain #bookblog

No Veggies in Mummy’s Tummy By Kristin Blakely Book Review and Author Interview + Activity Pack Giveaway When I was growing up, I was one of those kids who had no problem eating their vegetables. Cooked or raw, most vegetables tasted pretty good to me, and if there

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my review of No Veggies in Mummy's Tummy by @authorkristinb.bsky.social followed by an interview with the author, and follow her on Instagram to win a copy of her accompanying activity pack here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/no-veggies-i... #bookreview #giveaway

An interview with Essayist Bill Hulseman Bill Hulseman is a writer, ritual designer, and former educator whose work explores identity, belonging, and personal agency. His debut book, Six to Carry the C

Today on LBB! An interview with bill hulseman consulting about his book of essays, Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #authorinterview #essays #indieauthors #writers #bookblogs #sixtocarrythecasket

US Ghost Adventures Chicago Ghost Tour + Discount Code Most people like to learn about a city’s history via their museums, tours, and bronze plaques that dot its landscape.  However, I do it through ghost tours.

Today on LBB! I'm taking you along on my latest ghost tour, this time in Chicago as part of the Windy City Ghosts Tour with US Ghost Adventures. Check out the stops we made, including where I had my first paranormal experience on a ghost tour, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/chicago-ghos... #ghosttour

An Interview with Fantasy Author Stacey Lannigan Stacey Lannigan is a Scottish indie author with a lifelong passion for storytelling. Outside of writing, Stacey works full-time as an administrative assistant a

Today on LBB! An interview with fantasy author Stacey Lannigan about her latest novel, After Avalon. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #interview #authorinterview #fantasy #books #writing #indieauthors #bookblogs

Encouragement and Criticism Tips From Indie Authors Writing is a largely solitary act, as we all know. Eventually, though, this solitary act is meant to be shared with as many people as possible. Sometimes those

Today on LBB! Part 3 of my Advice from Indie Author Series, this time sharing stories about encouragement and criticism featuring authors I’ve interviewed throughout the years. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/encouragemen... #writingadvice #encouragement #criticism #indieauthors #bookblog

Mima’s Choices by Rob Clare Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway Some days it feels like you’re just going through the motions and everything is running on autopilot. Other days, every decision you make feels like it will n

Today on LBB...Giveaway Alert! Check out my review of Mima's Choices, a Choose Your Own Adventure-style morality picture book by Rob Clare, followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a paperback copy here!

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Today on LBB! An interview with Jude Berman, author of the short story collection, Shot, dealing with the theme of gun violence. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au... #authorinterview #shortstories #indieauthors #interview #gunviolence #bookblog