Author Archives: Laughing Briar

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 timeContinue reading “New Release Inbound: The Uncommon Universe’s Love, Loss, & Robots”

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, andContinue reading “Superstarting the New Year with Bookstravaganza & Friends”

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 endContinue reading “Strong Women Strange Worlds!”

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 theContinue reading “Author Advent Calendar spotlight on Lyndsie Clark”

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.Continue reading “Do Aliens Dream of Electric Sheep? The Uncommon Universe is back!”

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, checkContinue reading “Author Advent Calendar presents Sapphic Romance with Sam Ledel”

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 menagerieContinue reading “Author Advent Calendar featuring Colorado author A. L. Kessler!”

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 on Feb 4th 2026 @Superstar’s Bookstravaganza in Colorado Springs. I’ll be in there with amazing heavy hitters such as Jonathan Maberry. I’m also honored to say that several members of myContinue reading “New Release announcement! Requiem: Tales of the Undead”

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 aContinue reading “L. Briar at Superstar’s Bookstravaganza in Colorado Springs”

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 supernaturalContinue reading “Author Advent Calendar discounts on great books including S. L. Stacy”