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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I said I liked it. I didn't say it was good.

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Age yourself with a childhood crush

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Happy to report that Water Dragon will be republishing "The Demons of Wall Street" in 2027 now that my former publisher Mirror World has sadly ceased operations. Noir! Sorcery! Romance! Sympathetic demons! Creepy bankers! Snarky PIs! Pretty elementals!

The Demons of Wall Street book cover: wall street imagery overlaid by demonic sigil

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

For no particular reason, two of my novellas: The Demons of Wall Street - first in a noir urban fantasy series. Demons in the financial industry. Pâtissier et Étranger - mashup of baking romance, spy thriller, and science fiction set in 1967 Paris. At the usual online stores.

The Demons of Wall Street cover: wall street images overload with demon sigil

Patissier et Etranger cover: spy silhouette comprising mille-feuille and cafe au lait, paris scene, ufo

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Whistling in the dark is not the method of true philosophy" -WVO Quine

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

US patent 10,040,551 from IBM: "Drone Delivery of Coffee Based On A Cognitive State Of An Individual" A drone carrying a cup of coffee overflies a group of people, and, determining which person appears to be the sleepiest, descends to offer them a cup.

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Many happy returns of the day! I'm touting Pâtissier et Étranger, my historical baking-romance (Paris 1967), spy thriller, and science fiction mash-up. Inspired by Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire. Available from all the usual online shops. brigidsgatepress.com/product/ptis...

Pâtissier et Étranger cover: silhouette of spy with gun incorporating the Eiffel tower, a mille-feuille, a cup of coffee, and a UFO

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I don't want to list 9 games, but rather just one. And here's some of its boss music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBF-...

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

OMG I forgot Evolutionary Girl Utena! Sorry, Dirty Pair, you gotta go.

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Without downloading new pictures, describe your gender

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My historically accurate version of the Odyssey did not dominate the box office as I hoped.

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On the other hand I feel like this seagull must recognize our capacity for consciousness. No mere p-zombie would build a shop entirely devoted to snacks.

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Name a Disney Princess, wrong answers only.

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Name a non-LOTR character who could resist the One Ring

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Shadow Minister is a fantasy romance-- actually, it's a police procedural-- no, it's a cosmic horror dark fantasy adventure-- Set in the magical city of Lutèce where everyone lives their best lives and all is serene and peaceful... or so it seems.... www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-shadow...

the shadow minister book cover: shadowy figure surrounded by smoke superimposed on an idyllic french public garden

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

what's it like inside your head? Equal parts: 1/2

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Many happy returns of the day! Unfortunately I recently completed a novel so I have to procrastinate revising it instead of finishing it. However, I am *very good* at that.

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If you see this, post a vampire that isn't Dracula

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

pictures are working again post something stupid from your phone

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Post your favorite Disney Princess, wrong answers only.

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

At one time I would have said San Francisco, but it sold its soul long ago. New York, my native city, is a contender as is Tokyo, but having just returned from a holiday there, I have to go with Paris. My favorite bistro:

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Laurence Raphael Brothers @lrb.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Draft zero of the new novel is complete! At (oh no) 135,000 words.... However, much as edits may be in store, I really like the work overall.

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