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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The 12th iteration of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 is out in the world. It includes my tale "Quotations and Lies," a sequel to last year's initial entry into a new corner of the Conroyverse that contains a Librarian and a Pelk who has reinvented himself to be a pirate. link.amazon/B0eeiPW9n

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's a new month and once again I am participating in several Book Promo Lists Because who doesn't like pages and pages of free books? Free Cozy Fantasy - books.bookfunnel.com/freecozyfant... Free Epic Sci-Fi & Fantasy - books.bookfunnel.com/sepsff0001/x...

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Free Cozy Fantasy - September (NO AI)

Enjoy these cozy fantasy books, FREE for a limited time!

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘜𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 has been submitted to Amazon and will be available on October 1st in both epub and TPB formats. I'll be dong a launch for it at CAPCLAVE. I would not take it badly if you bought dozens of copies for your friends.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬, 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲!

Call for Submissions: MORE ADVERSITY, EVEN MORE AUDACITY

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Welcome to July! I am once again participating in an assortment of Book Promos. Access the following links for free ebooks! 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 books.bookfunnel.com/freefantasyp... 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐅𝐅 books.bookfunnel.com/quality-huma... 1 of 2

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FREE Fantasy Prequels (July 2026)

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 All cancer survivors are entitled to treat themselves to a cookie. Also give a cookie to your loved ones, especially those who aided in your ongoing survival. books2read.com/Audacious This ebook is 80% off today.

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Adversity & Audacity by Lawrence M. Schoen, Robert J. Sawyer, Susan Palwick

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Oh, wait, you wanted a clickable link, didn't you? books2read.com/Audacious

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

The forthcoming charity anthology 𝑨 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔 has funded. Grab a copy and you'll be able to read "The Rules of Tenure," my story about a dog, two brilliant physics professors, and the twenty-six dimensions of bosonic spacetime. www.kickstarter.com/projects/e-s...

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A Heart for Hounds

A SPECULATIVE FICTION tribute anthology honoring dog rescues and the difficult, often heartbreaking work they do.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

A reminder: I'm once again participating in several Indie Author Group Promos. These authors who want you to check out their ebooks at no cost, in exchange for you signing up to receive their newsletter. There's a variety of offerings at each linked site, including ebooks from me. 1 of 4

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

My story "The Rules of Tenure" about a dog, two brilliant physics professors, and the twenty-six dimensions of bosonic spacetime will be part of this charity anthology. Go throw some money at it!

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eSpec Books, LLC @especbooks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Do you need more dog content in your life? Stories, photos, and information about dog rescue efforts available in #AHeartForHounds, all profits go to dog rescue! buff.ly/QUEoeIm @Kickstarter #Kickstarter

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

I'm once again participating in several Indie Author Group Promos. These authors who want you to check out their ebooks at no cost, in exchange for you signing up to receive their newsletter. There's a variety of offerings at each linked site, including ebooks from me. 1 of 4

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

If you have any interest in the Klingon language, check out 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙨. It's a thorough history of the language that includes every episode of every Star Trek series, and likewise all of the films. I was so impressed by Lieven's efforts that I provided the foreword. amzn.to/3QRJS6N

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Tongue of the Warriors: The History of the Klingon Language

Tongue of the Warriors: The History of the Klingon Language - Kindle edition by Litaer, Lieven, Schoen, Lawrence. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Tongue of the Warriors: The History of the Klingon Language.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

My RavenCon schedule has landed. Hope to see you there: 𝟒/𝟐𝟒 3:00pm - Someone Else's Sandbox 𝟒/𝟐𝟓 10:00 am - Self-Publishing 101: Methods, Platforms, & Getting Started noon - Reading 𝟒/𝟐𝟔 9:00 am - Signing 11:00 am - Edgar Rice Burroughs & the Scientific Romance

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Well, I've signed up for a bunch o' book promos for March. Same deal as always, lots o' writers giving away their books in exchange for sending you their newsletters. You could find your next favorite author! March Fantasy & Sci-Fi Freebues books.bookfunnel.com/marchfantasy...

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March Fantasy/Sci-Fi Freebies

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 & 𝑨𝒖𝒅𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 goes LIVE on Tuesday, January 27th. Get your pre-order in now and help propel us to a #1 slot in some Amazon category (maybe more than one!) and earn us a shiny orange flag. That would be swell, and a good use of $4.99 too. books2read.com/Adversity

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Adversity & Audacity: sf & f from cancer survivors by Lawrence M. Schoen

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

JANUARY FREE BOOK PROMOS: 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 books.bookfunnel.com/fantasyheroi... 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐚 books.bookfunnel.com/moraldilemma... 𝐒𝐅 & 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲 books.bookfunnel.com/scififantasy... 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲 & 𝐒𝐜𝐢-𝐅𝐢 books.bookfunnel.com/januaryfanta... 𝐒𝐅 & 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲 books.bookfunnel.com/free_books_f...

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The Heroine's Journey: Epic Women in Fantasy & Science Fiction

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬! I've just received a ginormous box o' postcards for 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 & 𝑨𝒖𝒅𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 and would welcome assistance in spreading these far and wide. If you're attending any conventions in the coming months and are willing to set out stacks of postcards please hit me with a DM. Thanks!

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I'm kicking off 2026 by participating in half a dozen free book promos. books.bookfunnel.com/moraldilemma... books.bookfunnel.com/fantasyheroi... books.bookfunnel.com/scififantasy... books.bookfunnel.com/freescifijan... books.bookfunnel.com/januaryfanta... books.bookfunnel.com/free_books_f...

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The Hero's Dilemma: Moral Dilemmas in Fantasy & Science Fiction!

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌. 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Here's what I wrote last year that I hope folks will consider for award nominations. As it happens, there are only two things, both novelettes: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐲 dl.bookfunnel.com/yzv6js6uxz 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 dl.bookfunnel.com/msrn03utba

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A teenage girl wants to buy a spaceship from a vegetable alien's lot of refurbished vessels. What could possibly go wrong?

A teenage girl wants to buy a spaceship from a vegetable alien's lot of used and refurbished vessels. What could possibly go wrong? Angela “Gel” Colson has spent the last year having adventures. She h...

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Continuing the countdown and posting to celebrate that Monday, December 29th, 2025 marks the ten year anniversary of the release of my novel 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙠: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨' 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙮𝙖𝙧𝙙. Here are some of the blurbs that kind and generous colleagues provided:

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Monday, December 29th, 2025 marks the ten year anniversary of the release of my novel 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙠: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨' 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙮𝙖𝙧𝙙. I'll be posting an assortment of things to celebrate this in the remaining days of the year. Here are some of the early reviews:

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

My novelette 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 is live. It won't fix the world or change your life, but it will likely make your smile. If it accomplishes this, then I believe I've done my job. And you're welcome. www.amazon.com/dp/B0G38FVDKK

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The Librarian and the Pirate (A Librarian from Earth Book 1)

The Librarian and the Pirate (A Librarian from Earth Book 1) - Kindle edition by Schoen, Lawrence M.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Librarian and the Pirate (A Librarian from Earth Book 1).

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

It's a tale of metaphor, aliens, elder gods, piracy of humanity's fiction, and there's even some tea prepared with a butter made from yak milk, thrown in for good measure. It is available for pre-order the princely sum of 99¢.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Each month, my Patreon supporters receive an image of Gej, gone but not forgotten, because life is just better with dogs. If you'd like to see his fuzzy face in your email box, click here: www.patreon.com/c/lawrencems... Ghost dogs throughout the world will thank you.

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creating Science Fiction

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The Kickstarter campaign for the 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 anthology ends in about three hours. We've long since funded. Thank you, thank you. Starting at 11am today there will be a celebration at a live event on Facebook. Feel free to stop by if you're feeling audacious. And again, thank you.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

While I was away at Philcon this weekend, the Kickstarter advanced! As of this afternoon, 114 backers have pledged $3263 and unlocked three Stretch Goals. Seven days remain to the campaign, and the next Stretch Goal opens in just $237! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch...

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ADVERSITY AND AUDACITY

Tales by Cancer Survivors

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Not only has the 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 & 𝑨𝒖𝒅𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 campaign funded, but it's unlocked two Stretch Goals as well. With more than a week left, I'd like to unlock a few more. I'm hoping you can help. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch...

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ADVERSITY AND AUDACITY

Tales by Cancer Survivors

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Wednesday night and the 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 & 𝑨𝒖𝒅𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 campaign stands at 97 backers and $2729, just $21 from unlocking our First Stretch Goal. Will you be the backer who pushes us over the mark? www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch...

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ADVERSITY AND AUDACITY

Tales by Cancer Survivors

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: Just a quick note to say: WE'VE FUNDED! We now have 22 days to go after the Stretch Goals. I currently have six different ones lined up for you, each unlocking at intervals of $250. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch...

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ADVERSITY AND AUDACITY

Tales by Cancer Survivors

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Four Group Promos I'm involved with this month. Free F & SF - books.bookfunnel.com/fantasy-nove... FREE Sci-Fi & Fantasy - books.bookfunnel.com/scififantasy... Free Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reads - books.bookfunnel.com/freescifinov... Fantasy & Sci-Fi Freebies - books.bookfunnel.com/novemberfant...

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Free Fantasy & Science Fiction for November 2025

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

As of Thursday morning, we're $267 short of the funding goal. So here's a cover reveal to inspire you to push us over the top: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch...

Cover reveal for my anthology ADVERSITY & AUDACITY: sf & f from cancer survivors

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

The Kickstarter to fund 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, an anthology of SFF stories by cancer survivors has gone live! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch... Let's get funding!

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ADVERSITY AND AUDACITY

Tales by Cancer Survivors

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

On November 1st, the Kickstarter campaign for the 𝑨𝑫𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑰𝑻𝒀 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑨𝑼𝑫𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑻𝒀 anthology will open. The funding goal is fairly modest, but to ensure success I'm asking folks to help spread the word. Use the link below to get notified/reminded when we go live. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch...

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Coming soon: ADVERSITY AND AUDACITY

Tales by Cancer Survivors

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

I have mine. Where's your copy? Here's a link: www.amazon.com//dp/B0DZ1398ZM

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Working title: ADVERSITY AND AUDACITY $.01/word (more if the Kickstarter does well), 4K-10K, SF/F Query for particulars.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

If you are one of the wonderful folks who backed my last Kickstarter (and you know who you are), then be advised that I've just sent you another Update. This one has the details for acquiring the last Stretch Goal, the ebook of SLICE ON ENTROPY, book one of my Pizza in Space series.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Because I am traveling I failed to post about this earlier, but there's still a bit of time. I refer of course to the monthly IASFA listing of free and discounted books! Check out this month's stuff! iasfa.org/aug25/

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I am presently in Canada. Imagine my horror to discover that, though novelette, "Finding Tiggly," is free in the US, there is a charge for it in Canada (not a lot, but c'mon Amazon, WTF?). Well, screw that! Canadians, if you'd like a copy, you can get one at no cost here: bookhip.com/BHFKTHJ

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A teenage girl wants to buy a spaceship from a vegetable alien's lot of refurbished vessels. What could possibly go wrong?

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Today is my 20th wedding anniversary, and we will spend it relaxing around the hotel, but yesterday was the anniversary dinner. We sent to Alo in Toronto, a Michelin starred French restaurant that served up what was likely the best meal I've ever eaten. Certainly the most expensive. :)

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Read "The Panda's Dream" here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR8L44TT

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Just to bring you up to speed… The Arabic translation of BARSK is out in the world. "Finding Tiggly," the novelette prequel to my FREELANCE COURIER series, is available and free.<https://books2read.com/Tiggly> THE EXPANDING UNIVERSE 11 is coming out in a month, and available for pre-order.

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I am informed by my wonderful translator, Omar Ahmed, that the Arabic version of BARSK: THE ELEPHANTS' GRAVEYARD is now out in the world. Gaze upon this amazing cover!

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Today is Day 3 of my Kickstarter. it stands just $78 short of funding. So, yeah, I think we'll make it. But the sooner we do, the sooner we can start working unlocking those Stretch Goals, baby! bit.ly/GelCovers

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Books of Gel (cover art)

Defeating Cancer by Writing Fun Books!

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

OOOPS! I hit the wrong button and started my Kickstarter a day early. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞!!!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch...

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Books of Gel (cover art)

Defeating Cancer by Writing Fun Books!

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Big sale, but don't delay. Click this link or the pie dies! books2read.com/Collection-1

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Lawrence M. Schoen @schoen.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

My Kickstarter to fund covers for the next three FREELANCE COURIER novels has been approved. You can take a peek now (and be alerted when it goes live) by using the link, and get your first peek at the cover for my forthcoming Reader Magnet, the tale of how Gel got her ship. bit.ly/GelCovers

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Defeating Cancer by Writing Fun Books!

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