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.

THE EMPRESS OF UNITY is nearing completion

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Laer Carroll

I am a few chapters away from the end of my book #14. It is a sequel to THE SPACE ORPHAN trilogy. The main character is ex-Space-Force Major astronaut Felicia Romero. She is bisexual and is trying to persuade her … Continue reading →

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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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Sequel to THE SPACE ORPHAN Trilogy Going Well

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Laer Carroll

I’m 60% of the way through the sequel to The Space Orphan trilogy. I still have NO idea how to end it, but that’s usual for the way I write. I start with an interesting situation and discover the story … Continue reading →

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FIRST CONTACT short story available

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Laer Carroll

All of Earth became aware of extra-solar aliens in the times described in The Space Orphan trilogy. And later met them when the aliens visited the Solar System. But the first contact with aliens happened before then. “First Contact” chronicles … Continue reading →

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Funny EVOLUTION OF DANCE video

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Laer Carroll

I just came across a fun dance video. Hope you enjoy it! Click on image to see the video.

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MOVIE SCRIPT The Star Woman

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Laer Carroll

I think my book The Star Woman would make a great limited-run series on Netflix or the like. The ten chapters of the book could be shown as ten episodes. Who would play Karen Danburn, the heroine of my book? … 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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Michael Jackson inspired BILLY JEAN dancing

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Laer Carroll

Whatever Michael Jackson did in his personal life, in his public life he gave joy to many millions of people all over the world. Here is a dance mashup of performances by both expert and amateur dancers to the tune … Continue reading →

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