Author Archives: Laughing Briar

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

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 ourContinue reading “The Andromeda Strain Written & Watched Interview”

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

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

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Swing by Denver Brewery Company in Olde Town for a bookstravaganza! Hope to see u there!  https://www.facebook.com/events/1494934298174371/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22:%22null%22%7D&ref_source=newsfeed&ref_mechanism=feed_attachment

I did the thing! “A Brother’s Oath” has offically made me an award winning author (Huzzah!). I’m so grateful to have my name up there with such amazing authors. It’s a true delight. As most of you know, I’ve been on a trip in the Aegean sea during this whole nailbiting affair and it’s beenContinue reading “Sidewise 2024 Award Winner for Alt-History Short – “A Brother’s Oath””

Vlad Dracula and Mehmed II buddy cop against the supernatural? What the devil has broken history? Check out the #althistory #shortstory “A Brother’s Oath” which is one of the 3 amazing short stories nominated for the Sidewise Award! Now Available from Laughing Briar Books. For those headed to Seattle Worldcon this year, I highly recommendContinue reading ““A Brother’s Oath” – A Sidewise Alternative History Award Nominee”

Book funnel promo hoooooooooooo! We’re talking delight laughs with a plethora of hysterical authors. Grab your copies today in this Books to Make you Laugh bookfunnel promotion happening today! If you like comedy science fiction, I’ve tossed a on my Gambline on Common Sense novel if you buy from me directly. A spaceship’s common senseContinue reading “Need a good laugh? These ebooks will do the trick”