An essay of mine was published yesterday, two days ahead of the inauguration, in the MetroWest Daily News. So far, this link is actually working without a subscription, but in case it doesn’t work for you, here it is: https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/opinion/columns/2025/01/18/plymouth-woman-fears-the-added-pressure-of-trump-presidency-opinion-columnist/77671366007/ If you don’t have or want a subscription, here’s the article:
Author Archives: Lauren Stoker
Feel-Good Must Read!
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is my current “most huggable” book. It’s a jump-up-and-down, fist-in-the-air, triumphant (ultimately) feel-good book that leaves mere banner-waving “feminism” in the dust. Scathingly perceptive and human, hilarious and poignantly sad by turns, it’s an absolute “must read,” if you don’t want people to narrow their eyes and say, “WhatContinue reading “Feel-Good Must Read!”
’Nother update!
Just got the book (The Fables Next Door) with my new story, “Serving the Public,” in it and was blown away to find there are COLORED illustrations inside for each story! So please remember, they plan to reprint in July with B&W interiors. Order now and get the full experience! (The price dropped, too). IContinue reading “’Nother update!”
URGENT UPDATE!
If you buy your copies of The Fables Next Door before July, you’ll get the full-color issue. In July, to reduce printing costs, the interiors will switch to black and white (greyscale). So hurry up and order your copies now! Here’s the link again: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?uzHmYMoxxYlB9sg8zxa5irzwQyKcOwZe3wul9aQ1HeF&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR00o6QcvR5hPrimvy2Im8YyB6O6woyBGC6PWQbV71neu2hkD7hzaVRiyu0_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw# And look for my story, “Serving the Public.” I thinkContinue reading “URGENT UPDATE!”
That Crazy New Story Is Now Live and Kicking!
The Fables Next Door is now available for purchase: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?uzHmYMoxxYlB9sg8zxa5irzwQyKcOwZe3wul9aQ1HeF Below, are the final front and back covers. You’re gonna love these stories!
Another Crazy Story Coming Your Way!
Yesterday, my Grimm-humored story, “Serving the Public,” was accepted by Critical Blast. It will published sometime in May in their cool anthology, The Fables Next Door. Watch their fun trailer on the link and stay tuned! https://www.criticalblast.com/content/publishingHint: what would a senior community for retired fairy tale characters be like? (And what might they do toContinue reading “Another Crazy Story Coming Your Way!”
Protect Your Right to Read!
April 8, 2024, the day of the eclipse, is also the Right to Read Day. Don’t let your right to read be eclipsed. Respond to this link today! https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/
New look for Blood Will Out
The cover of my satirical fantasy, Blood Will Out (With the Proper Solvent), has recently been updated, including some amusing reviews on its back cover.
“Staying on Tiptoes” is live!
My essay went live as promised (or threatened) Monday, March 11, 2024 on Twenty-two Twenty-eight‘s e-zine. It’s dedicated to the person who inspired the piece, one of the most awesome women I know: Sandy Cohen. You can read it here: https://www.twentytwotwentyeight.com/single-post/essay-standing-on-tiptoes-by-laurie-hall Please note: my title was inadvertently changed in publication to “Standing on Tiptoes,” ratherContinue reading ““Staying on Tiptoes” is live!”
Comin’ around again!
“No Substitutes Allowed,” has gone live today as a reprint on Witcraft.org, an e-zine in Australia! My thanks go to editor, Doug Jacquier, for republishing it. https://witcraft.org/category/latest-wit/ For those of you who fondly remember my short story, “No Substitutes Allowed,” you’ll be happy to know that Wolfgang is about to reach the shores of Australia.Continue reading “Comin’ around again!”
Lauren Stoker 