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Hello and welcome to Laura’s Books and Blogs! Here, I will post my writing news, essays, blogs, and network with other writers through book reviews, interviews, and guest posts.

My History

I’ve been blogging on HubPages for four years, and it’s time that I got my own site to archive my writing portfolio. I’ve also self-published three middle grade books with three more in the pipeline. To hear more about my writing career, visit the About Me Page. You can also visit the My Books and Writing section to read excerpts from my books along with links to my guest posts and other writing gigs. This may be especially helpful to new writers and bloggers who are looking for places to submit their work.

Features of this Blog

I also have a section just for giveaways, contests, and promotions that I come across while browsing other blogs and writing websites. All contests will be free to enter and will include great prizes and writing benefits for entrants. If you’re interested in plugging your own contest, giveaway, or promotion on my site, feel free to contact me. The promotion must be free to enter and run for at least one week or longer.

If you are a writer looking for help submitting your work, check out my Writing Tools and Calls for Submissions page. Here, I have free charts that you can download to keep track of your submissions along with links and lists of places to submit your novel. I write middle grade books so the majority of the publications listed will be kid-centric, but there will be listings in other genres as well. I’ll also try to post as many paid opportunities for beginners as possible (contests, journal submissions, etc.).

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Also, if you are a writer who would like to participate in an interview or write a guest post, be sure to hit me up on the Contact Me page. I need all the help I can get to make this blog well rounded and full of good content worth visiting. Thanks for visiting, and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter on the popup form. There, you’ll receive a monthly email with reminders of my latest blog posts, news, contests, and updates. Don’t worry. I won’t clutter your email or sell your information to third party marketers. 

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Thanks for visiting, be sure to look around, and come back soon!