Author Archives: Laer Carroll

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About Laer Carroll

I am an aerospace software and systems engineer recently retired to become a professional writer. My genres include sci fi and fantasy, young adult, and technical books.

Two Strange Books Available

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Laer Carroll

I just read two books that are very different, but go together in a strange way. The first is Take Me to Your Leader by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. It explores all the ways aliens from space have been treated … Continue reading →

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LAER’S POLITICS – complex, not red or blue

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Laer Carroll

In these highly political times I’ve decided to openly declare my politics. They are complex because the universe is complex. They are NOT binary: black or white or red or blue. Or liberal or conservative. I am liberal AND conservative. … Continue reading →

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NINA KIRIKI HOFFMAN great SF/F writer

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Laer Carroll

I am currently re-reading all of the books by Nina Kiriki Hoffman. I consider her one of the great stylists of science fiction and fantasy for her subtle and vivid writing. Compelling and surprising stories too. All of them are … Continue reading →

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HE/SHE/THEY Book on Transgender Experience

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Laer Carroll

One of the main characters in my latest book, #17, is trans. I’m reading a book about the experience so I can portray them better. It’s available on Amazon in several formats. Here is the Amazon description. He/She/They compassionately addresses … Continue reading →

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Taylor Swift SUPERHERO ABILITIES

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Laer Carroll

THESE IDEAS ARE OFFERED WITHOUT PAYMENT OR             RECOGNITION OF ANY KIND.  It’s rumored that Taylor Swift will play a superhero. Such a character presents several problems that comic books and movies often fail to resolve. … Continue reading →

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ILIZA SHLESINGER has a new hilarious comedy special

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Laer Carroll

Iliza Shlesinger is a smart, creative, and HILARIOUSLY funny comedienne. She has a new comedy special. Here are all of her specials, from earliest to latest. She is an actual genius when it comes to comedy, on a par with … Continue reading →

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MILDRED THE MAGNIFICENT available now

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Laer Carroll

I’ve just posted on Amazon my latest book: Mildred the Magnificent. It is available now in ebook format. In a few days, you can also buy a paperback or a hardback version. When that happens, I’ll start a seven-day free … Continue reading →

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For Teens: TEEN SHAPECHANGERS Series

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Laer Carroll

Recently I was asked which of my books I’d recommend to parents of teenagers. This was my answer. Click images to read the first few pages and to buy the books.

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More FUN DANCING SCENES from Great Older Movies

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Laer Carroll

Just for fun – a mashup of dancing scenes from movies set to the tune of Rasputin, performed by the German all-Black vocal group Boney M. Click on image to see the video.

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FUN DANCING SCENES from Great Older Movies

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Laer Carroll

Just for fun – a mashup of dancing scenes from movies set to the tune of Footloose. Click on image to see the video.

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