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No Returns: An Accursed Anthology Coming Soon!

I’m so proud to say that a group of us local Colorado authors are coming out with a new spooky anthology this October! The stories are connecte by the thread of cursed objects. Fun Fact: we took inspiration by running around an antique store. So be prepared for vengeful dinosours, slaughtering statues, and a rather…

L. Briar’s coming to Denver’s Fan Expo!

That’s right! For the first time ever I’ll be at Denver’s Fan Expo from March 28-March 31. Grab your tix and drop by and say hello! As an extra insentive, I’ll have early access to paperback copies of my latest novella’s paperback, “Love, Loss, & Robots: Better to have loved and loss an arm than never to have loved…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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