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📖 Author of Fantasy & Science Fiction with comedic undertones https://linktr.ee/lbriar ||Writer||Traveler||Reader||Karaoke Enthusiast|| laughingbriarbooks.com

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New Release Inbound: The Uncommon Universe’s Love, Loss, & Robots That's right, the Uncommon Univese is getting it's first ever Novella this June 4th 2026! I'm opening up this call to ARC readers who'd like early access to the story and are willing to provide an honest review on Goodreads and Amazon. Learn how Qual lost his arm and his heart for the first time in the Bermuda Tetrahedron. Sign up…

New Release Inbound: The Uncommon Universe’s Love, Loss, & Robots

That's right, the Uncommon Univese is getting it's first ever Novella this June 4th 2026! I'm opening up this call to ARC readers who'd like early access to the story and are willing to provide an honest review on Goodreads and…

18.02.2026 15:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Superstarting the New Year with Bookstravaganza & Friends Had a great start to the year as I attended Bookstravaganza & the Superstars Writing Seminar. Bookstravaganza & Requiem I joined Bookstravaganza for the first time this year and it was a ton of fun! I was able to talk to other well known authors such as Jim Butcher, Jonathan Maberry, Kevin J. Anderson, and so many more as we come together to sign books.

Superstarting the New Year with Bookstravaganza & Friends

Had a great start to the year as I attended Bookstravaganza & the Superstars Writing Seminar. Bookstravaganza & Requiem I joined Bookstravaganza for the first time this year and it was a ton of fun! I was able to talk to other well known…

10.02.2026 05:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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12.01.2026 14:00 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Always excited to hear new stories! I'm hoping to bring a good bit of fun with my segment! I'm polling my fan base to see which chapter to read atm.

10.01.2026 05:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Let's toss this snowball to one of the other authors! @laughingbriar.bsky.social What are you most looking forward to for next week's #SWSWQR?

09.01.2026 16:39 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Gooooood question. Honestly, I'm kinda excited to hear the other authors excerpts. I want to build my TBR for this year

10.01.2026 05:48 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Strong Women Strange Worlds! Join myself and 5 other women & non-binary authors for a tasting menu of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. We'll have 8 minutes to tempt and tantalizing you with our readings. The event takes place live, via Zoom. Attend from anywhere (Register here)! There will be time for questions & answers at the end and the authors will be giving away something - a prize pack, free books, or something else!

Strong Women Strange Worlds!

Join myself and 5 other women & non-binary authors for a tasting menu of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. We'll have 8 minutes to tempt and tantalizing you with our readings. The event takes place live, via Zoom. Attend from anywhere (Register here)! There…

06.01.2026 16:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Strong Women-Strange Worlds Our mission is to elevate the voices of women and other underrepresented gender identity authors of science fiction, fantasy, and horror; to highlight stories featuring strong female and non-binary...

Join myself and 5 other women & non-binary authors for a tasting menu of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. We’ll have 8 minutes to tempt and tantalizing you with our readings. Listen in and earn freebies!

#swswqr #uncommonuniverse #booktok #bookreadings #readercommunity

06.01.2026 04:51 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Yay, so excited for this!

06.01.2026 04:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Strong Women - Strange Worlds Strong Women - Strange Worlds

Check out this upcoming LIVE, Virtual (via Zoom) event featuring #womenauthors and #nonbinaryauthors of #sciencefictionbook #fantasybooks and #horrorbooks. It's fast, it's fun, and it's always amazing. You're sure to find at least one new author to love 💗 #SWSWQR

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05.01.2026 14:00 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0
Author Advent Calendar spotlight on Lyndsie Clark Day 23 on the author calendar is shining a spotlight on Lydnsie Clark! Author of In Memoriam and fellow dystopian fan. If you like mechanized futures and protagonists who don't quit, check out her book in the calendar and learn about her Kickstarter success and how to ge in on her next venture! Click the calendar and learn more. …

Author Advent Calendar spotlight on Lyndsie Clark

Day 23 on the author calendar is shining a spotlight on Lydnsie Clark! Author of In Memoriam and fellow dystopian fan. If you like mechanized futures and protagonists who don't quit, check out her book in the calendar and learn about her…

24.12.2025 03:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Do Aliens Dream of Electric Sheep? The Uncommon Universe is back! I'm so excited to announce that the Uncommon Universe is back! Now with a short story from the lovable Junior's perspective. Join him as he tries to find his favorite human, Lester, and hopefully a midnight snack. But the Helios isn't always safe and neither is Junior. Grab your copy today! Now available on Amazon. #newrelease #comedyscifi #sciencefiction #misunderstoodmonster

Do Aliens Dream of Electric Sheep? The Uncommon Universe is back!

I'm so excited to announce that the Uncommon Universe is back! Now with a short story from the lovable Junior's perspective. Join him as he tries to find his favorite human, Lester, and hopefully a midnight snack. But the Helios…

18.12.2025 14:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Author Advent Calendar presents Sapphic Romance with Sam Ledel Day 12 features Sam Ledel and her reading of Heart of Stone. Grab a sneak peak today! The Author Advent calendar is live and Day 12's gift is awaiting your click. Open the present and claim your surprise! #booksbooksbooks #adventcalendar #freebooks #readercommunity #fantasybooks If you like the strong female characters of Sam Ledel's work, check out Gambling on Common Sense! Now only $1.99.

Author Advent Calendar presents Sapphic Romance with Sam Ledel

Day 12 features Sam Ledel and her reading of Heart of Stone. Grab a sneak peak today! The Author Advent calendar is live and Day 12's gift is awaiting your click. Open the present and claim your surprise! #booksbooksbooks…

13.12.2025 00:15 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Author Advent Calendar featuring Colorado author A. L. Kessler! For day 10 of the Author Advent Calendar be sure to grab your free ebook from author A. L. Kessler! A.L. Kessler is an author of paranormal and urban fantasy books and is best known for her “Here Witchy Witchy” series. A self-proclaimed coffee addict, she resides in Colorado Springs with her family and menagerie of animals. When she’s not writing her next book, she loves to read and visit with friends and family. Also, calling all science fiction fans, check out Gambling on Common Sense! Now only $1.99. #booksbooksbooks #adventcalendar #freebooks #readercommunity #scifibooks

Author Advent Calendar featuring Colorado author A. L. Kessler!

For day 10 of the Author Advent Calendar be sure to grab your free ebook from author A. L. Kessler! A.L. Kessler is an author of paranormal and urban fantasy books and is best known for her “Here Witchy Witchy” series. A…

10.12.2025 17:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New Release announcement! Requiem: Tales of the Undead Announcing the latest L. Briar short story release, "The Devil's Music", which will be released in the amazing Requiem: Tales of the Undead anthology. I'll be in there with amazing heavy hitters such as Jonathan Maberry. I'm also honored to say that several members of my writing group are also included in that anthology. Congratulations to Gabbie Gibson for her first publication & Caitlin Barbera for an amazing notch in her literary belt! So happy for you incredibly talented writers. #bookstagram #booktok #supernaturalstories #fantasybooks #fantasyanthology

New Release announcement! Requiem: Tales of the Undead

Announcing the latest L. Briar short story release, "The Devil's Music", which will be released in the amazing Requiem: Tales of the Undead anthology. I'll be in there with amazing heavy hitters such as Jonathan Maberry. I'm also honored to…

08.12.2025 07:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
L. Briar at Superstar’s Bookstravaganza in Colorado Springs Join myself and over 40 other amazing fantasy & science fiction authors on Feb 4th 2026 @ Cheyenne Mountain Resort where we'll be signing books. If you're in the Colorado Springs area you have the opportunity to meet Jim Butcher, James A. Owen, Jonathan Maberry, Kevin J. Anderson, and many more! Feb 4th is a rare opportunity to get into a new book with your favorite authors and find some new ones. #bookstagram #booktok #booksigning #fantasybooks #scifibooks

L. Briar at Superstar’s Bookstravaganza in Colorado Springs

Join myself and over 40 other amazing fantasy & science fiction authors on Feb 4th 2026 @ Cheyenne Mountain Resort where we'll be signing books. If you're in the Colorado Springs area you have the opportunity to meet Jim Butcher, James A.…

08.12.2025 02:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Author Advent Calendar discounts on great books including S. L. Stacy Day 19th of our advent calendar is featuring S. L. Stacy and her book Alien Gothic. S.L. Stacy writes urban fantasy and science fiction, with a good heaping of romance. She resides in Colorado with her family. Her most recent novel, Alien Gothic, is a YA sci-fi mystery about a telekinetic teen who solves supernatural crimes in her small town.

Author Advent Calendar discounts on great books including S. L. Stacy

Day 19th of our advent calendar is featuring S. L. Stacy and her book Alien Gothic. S.L. Stacy writes urban fantasy and science fiction, with a good heaping of romance. She resides in Colorado with her family. Her most recent…

08.12.2025 00:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Author Advent Calendar Features Tycho Dwelis’ the King of Dust The Author Advent Calendar Day 5 features the amazing Tycho Dwelis and their free audibook King of Dust! WATTYS 2022 SHORTLIST NOMINEE Roll in for your next great read and check out the King of Dust from Tycho Dwelis! Darius Starbán, disgraced King of Starkovia, joins up with Cambion Inquisitor Urien, his ex-boyfriend and wealthy aristocrat Yra, and new friend Astrid as they tromp across the countryside fixing Darius’ 400-year-old messes and finding a cure for Darius’ vampirism. If you like the litRPG nature of King of Dust, check out Gambling on Common Sense! Now only $1.99. #booksbooksbooks #adventcalendar #freebooks #readercommunity #fantasybooks

Author Advent Calendar Features Tycho Dwelis’ the King of Dust

The Author Advent Calendar Day 5 features the amazing Tycho Dwelis and their free audibook King of Dust! WATTYS 2022 SHORTLIST NOMINEE Roll in for your next great read and check out the King of Dust from Tycho Dwelis! Darius Starbán,…

05.12.2025 23:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Strong Women Strange Worlds Presents L. Briar Hello there podcast fans! I'll be joining Strong Women Strange Worlds alongside 5 other #womenwriters who will be doing exclusive readings of their works live for a zooming audience! Enjoy works of #scifi, #fantasy, and #horror and support the amazing #writercommunity. Also, you didn't hear it from me, but I think there are some giveaways for those who attend the liveshow! Register at thier website linked here and/or check out their previous shows on Youtube below:

Strong Women Strange Worlds Presents L. Briar

Hello there podcast fans! I'll be joining Strong Women Strange Worlds alongside 5 other #womenwriters who will be doing exclusive readings of their works live for a zooming audience! Enjoy works of #scifi, #fantasy, and #horror and support the amazing…

05.12.2025 21:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
L. Briar invades GenghisCon with Books, Games, and more! That's right! I'll be joining everyone at Denver's GenghisCon in Feb 2026! Come on by and grab the latest my latest release "The Devil's Music" in the WordFire Press anthology Requiem: Tales of the Undead. I'll also be revealing my first ever board game! If you enjoyed Gambling on Common Sense, you'll love the latest edition to the Uncommon Universe.

L. Briar invades GenghisCon with Books, Games, and more!

That's right! I'll be joining everyone at Denver's GenghisCon in Feb 2026! Come on by and grab the latest my latest release "The Devil's Music" in the WordFire Press anthology Requiem: Tales of the Undead. I'll also be revealing my first…

05.12.2025 05:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Advent Calendar T.C. Duck’s Silent Night in System Nine The Author Advent calendar is live and Day 3's gift is awaiting your click. Open the present and claim your surprise! This gift will feature Author T. C. Duck's works. You don't want to miss this debut author's works. Here's a hint of what's inside Day three's present: 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all goes wrong when Captain Dart and his First Officer Maya build a robot reindeer to decorate their cargo ship for the holidays.

Advent Calendar T.C. Duck’s Silent Night in System Nine

The Author Advent calendar is live and Day 3's gift is awaiting your click. Open the present and claim your surprise! This gift will feature Author T. C. Duck's works. You don't want to miss this debut author's works. Here's a hint of what's…

03.12.2025 23:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Author Advent Calendar! Grab free books and discounts Myself and several other authors have created an advent calendar! This is a collaboration of fantasy & science fiction authors that includes some free ebooks, discounts on great stories, and games. Click the link and grab your merch for each day. Day 1: Roll the dice to get three prices! #booksbooksbooks #booksales #freeebooks #adventcalendar

Author Advent Calendar! Grab free books and discounts

Myself and several other authors have created an advent calendar! This is a collaboration of fantasy & science fiction authors that includes some free ebooks, discounts on great stories, and games. Click the link and grab your merch for each…

01.12.2025 23:22 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Science Fiction & Fantasy Series Sale! ebooks inbound Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy readers out there! Grab your discounted copies of books today from all your favorite authors. Click here for more details. Running from Dec 1st to Dec 31st! #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #booktok #discountbooks

Science Fiction & Fantasy Series Sale! ebooks inbound

Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy readers out there! Grab your discounted copies of books today from all your favorite authors. Click here for more details. Running from Dec 1st to Dec 31st! #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #booktok…

01.12.2025 22:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Author Advent Calendar featuring Colorado author A. L. Kessler! For day 10 of the Author Advent Calendar be sure to grab your free ebook from author A. L. Kessler! A.L. Kessler is an author of paranormal and urban fantasy books and is best known for her “Here Witchy Witchy” series. A self-proclaimed coffee addict, she resides in Colorado Springs with her family and menagerie of animals. When she’s not writing her next book, she loves to read and visit with friends and family. Also, calling all science fiction fans, check out Gambling on Common Sense! Now only $1.99. #booksbooksbooks #adventcalendar #freebooks #readercommunity #scifibooks

Author Advent Calendar featuring Colorado author A. L. Kessler!

For day 10 of the Author Advent Calendar be sure to grab your free ebook from author A. L. Kessler! A.L. Kessler is an author of paranormal and urban fantasy books and is best known for her “Here Witchy Witchy” series. A…

01.12.2025 03:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Black Friday eBook Sale! Scifi & Comedy this way Anncouing a Black Friday eBook Sale! Gambling on Common Sense is now only $1.99 through Back Friday onwards. Get the latest from Ash, Solis, and the rest of the Helios crew as they jump through space, time, and pocket dimensions. If you enjoy an "It's complicated" romance, space based hijinks, mixed inbetween heartfelt characters, you'll love the #uncommonuniverse! Want a taste of the Uncommon Universe before jumping in?

Black Friday eBook Sale! Scifi & Comedy this way

Anncouing a Black Friday eBook Sale! Gambling on Common Sense is now only $1.99 through Back Friday onwards. Get the latest from Ash, Solis, and the rest of the Helios crew as they jump through space, time, and pocket dimensions. If you enjoy an…

24.11.2025 22:19 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Gambling on Milehicon! Play “Book It” & win prizes Hey All, I'll be back again at Milehicon this weekend (Oct 31st - Nov 2nd)! It will be a time of literary proportions and you're invited to join me. I'm running the game "Book It" as a pseudo-scavenger hunt. Sign up anytime after 4pm on Friday at the L. Briar booth or scan the QR code below. Participants who complete the game, win prizes donated by the folks at Author's Row. I'm so excited! It's always a great time at Milehicon. #bookstagram #booktok #scavengerhunt #milehicon #denverthingstodo

Gambling on Milehicon! Play “Book It” & win prizes

Hey All, I'll be back again at Milehicon this weekend (Oct 31st - Nov 2nd)! It will be a time of literary proportions and you're invited to join me. I'm running the game "Book It" as a pseudo-scavenger hunt. Sign up anytime after 4pm on Friday at…

30.10.2025 04:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Last week we covered the book #theandromedastrain this week we cover the movie! Grab your sterno can and drink up! Join me and Laughing Briar. Link in bio

14.10.2025 15:19 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
The Andromeda Strain Written & Watched Interview I'd another great time chatting with Justin over at the Written&Watched youtube channel! If you like Michael Crichton's The Andromeda Strain and want to talk shop on it's themes, subjects, and the occassional poop joke, you'll love the interview. Find out which version we liked best and the missed potential inside. Like books? Here's our analysis of the book version of the story: Like movies? Here's our breakdown of the movie: #bookstagram #Booktok #readercommunity #recommendabook #sciencefiction

The Andromeda Strain Written & Watched Interview

I'd another great time chatting with Justin over at the Written&Watched youtube channel! If you like Michael Crichton's The Andromeda Strain and want to talk shop on it's themes, subjects, and the occassional poop joke, you'll love the interview.…

24.10.2025 01:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Written & Watched: Andromeda Strain & the Definition of Life Like #hardsciencefiction? The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton was a great read. Justin and I caught up last year and the episode of Written & Watched is now out! Check it out and geek out with us 😀 #bookstagram #booktok #sciencefiction #readercommunity

Written & Watched: Andromeda Strain & the Definition of Life

Like #hardsciencefiction? The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton was a great read. Justin and I caught up last year and the episode of Written & Watched is now out! Check it out and geek out with us 😀 #bookstagram #booktok…

08.10.2025 22:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“A Brother’s Oath” 2024 Sidewise Award winning short story – now on Amazon Check out my award winning short story "A Brother's Oath"! My Sidewise Award Winning short story for alt-history is now available direct from me or on Amazon. I've added a section to the back to include a summary of the real history to help contrast the story from reality. Grab your copy today! #bookstagram #booktok #booksbooksbooks #althistory #awardwinning

“A Brother’s Oath” 2024 Sidewise Award winning short story – now on Amazon

Check out my award winning short story "A Brother's Oath"! My Sidewise Award Winning short story for alt-history is now available direct from me or on Amazon. I've added a section to the back to include a summary of the…

25.08.2025 17:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0