Author Archives: Laer Carroll

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.

YANN TIERSEN’S “Les Jours Triste”

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Laer Carroll

These two videos bring me to tears. I’ve heard many versions of Yann Tiersen‘s “Les Jours Tristes” from the soundtrack of the movie Amelie. These two videos are among my favorites. The ballet makes me wonder what dancing we will … Continue reading →

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MS MARVEL is terrific

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Laer Carroll

I normally don’t recommend a streaming series until I’ve seen the last episode. I just saw Ms. Marvel’s finale and can now happily say that I loved the six-episode series.

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SHAPECHANGER’S DESTINY 60% along

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Laer Carroll

I just passed the 60% mark toward a projected 100,000 words in the last book of the trilogy called MARY MCARTHY: SHAPECHANGER. To celebrate and urge me on I created a cover for the book. For the curious readers of … Continue reading →

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THE EMPRESS OF UNITY timeline

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Laer Carroll

THE EMPRESS OF UNITY, a companion piece to THE SPACE ORPHAN trilogy, is contemporaneous with the middle book. Click image to read the first few pages and to buy the books.

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Wonderful movie CARRIE PILBY

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Laer Carroll

I just watched for the umpteenth time “Carrie Pilby” starring Bel Powley. Watching her face is a fascinating process; she reveals her feelings so clearly yet so subtly. The action takes place from just before Thanksgiving through Christmas to New … Continue reading →

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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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ILIZA SHLESINGER hilarious comedy specials

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Laer Carroll

I recently came across a genius comedienne, smart, creative, and most of all HILARIOUSLY funny. She is Iliza Shlesinger. She has been working steadily since 2007. She is best known for five comedy specials. Here they are, from earliest to … Continue reading →

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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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to: ELON MUSK, subject: LUNA CITY

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Laer Carroll

I’m an aerospace software and systems engineer, working most recently at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab and Boeing’s Phantom Works. I am now retired and spend much of each day writing, mostly fiction. I am also one of many diverse professionals … Continue reading →

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WOMEN with SWORDS – hypnotic

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Laer Carroll

The title says it all!

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