In addition to writing books and short stories, my author friend, Margret Treiber, produces brilliant and hilarious remote interviews with authors, and it seems my number was up. This one, about my books, aired early this month. The answers are mine, but the questions are all Margret! Take a look: https://share.sender.net/campaigns/hl0c/unsubconscious-robot-system-transmission-lauren-stoker-under-interrogationYou should also check outContinue reading “Interview with a Robot”
Author Archives: Lauren Stoker
Slipping Through a Portal the Hard Way
Critical Blast has just released its new anthology, FANTASTIC VOGAGES, in which my story, “Growing Hope,” is published. This is my fourth story with them. Here are the press release and back cover: The story borrows heavily from some weird IT experiences (including expletives) at my last job, like the pulsing, beeping Outlook inbox andContinue reading “Slipping Through a Portal the Hard Way”
The book launch went great!
As my town, “America’s Hometown” (Plymouth, MA) doesn’t have a single bookstore anymore, I held it at my favorite pub, Second Wind Brewing on Howland Street, a dog-friendly beer garden. And a whole lot of people showed up and bought a bunch of books! It was really fun and the beer was terrific (and calming).Continue reading “The book launch went great!”
There’s More Than One Way to Launch
If you’re in the Plymouth, MA area on Sunday, June 28th, please come to the launch! Their beer is excellent and the crowd there is really fun.
It’s Alive and Howling!
Just an update, my latest novel, Biting Back, is alive and taking no prisoners. There was just a small software hiccup in the release date, so April Fools! But it’s out and biting back. Check it out (and prepare for serious laughter). Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVDBV25J
More monsters coming right up!
(And they’re not even politicians!)Critical Blast, which has published two others of my stories, has a new anthology, More Monsters Next Door, released Dec. 5, 2025. Just in time for a perfect Grinch Christmas!My story is called “Buryin’ Mama.” Available via Critical Blast, IngramSpark, and Amazon. The publisher does really fun trailers for his books.Continue reading “More monsters coming right up!”
Carl Hiaasen’s Finest Hour!
Carl’s latest novel, Fever Beach, is the all-time funniest, wish-fulfilling political satire in the history of the world, or at least the U.S.A. If you aren’t laughing out loud and jumping up and down, fist-pumping the air, while reading this book . . . well, we know who and what you are. (And may beContinue reading “Carl Hiaasen’s Finest Hour!”
Summer Chiller
A story of mine, “Abandoned,” is going to go live on July 23rd on Twenty-two Twenty-eight, the online publisher that published my essay, “Staying on Tiptoes,” March 11, 2024. This one was written about a chilling incident I witnessed last summer driving past Bert’s, our abandoned beachfront restaurant, right here in Plymouth, MA. Look forContinue reading “Summer Chiller”
Fredrik Backman—A Very Funny (and Sweet) Man
If you’ve read and love Fredrik Backman, one of my personal favorite authors, you will love him even more after you watch this! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NSuSyZ92Cjg His latest book, My Friends, is, like all its predecessors, wonderful though full of heartbreak. Yet his kind and perceptive humor transcends and shines through to the end. You’ll love andContinue reading “Fredrik Backman—A Very Funny (and Sweet) Man”
Up Yours, GEMINOOGLE!
My editor friend sent me this today and it’s too hilarious not to share. Also brilliant.Bee whale, LingEarths!
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