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# Laurisa Brandt

Where Fury and Grace Collide

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- [Posts](https://laurisabrandt.com/posts/) - 2024 holds many fantastic opportunities to meet me and other authors, purchased signed copies and limited edition swag. These events are larger community events that are planned a year in advance. The Harrisburg Four State Pop & Comic Con will be my first con, so I have much to prepare for this event. Return here
- [Minecraft As A Mental Health Tool for INFJ and INFP Writers](https://laurisabrandt.com/minecraft-as-a-mental-health-tool-for-infj-and-infp-writers/) - Every four months or so, after consistent disciplined writing or editing, I’ll fall into what looks like a “two week Minecraft phrase.” Many writers enjoy gaming through writer’s block as a way to re-fill their creative wellsprings. And for women, especially for myself, the menstrual cycle brings its own challenges to the creative process. In
- [Open Criticism Is for Moral Issues Not Book Reviews](https://laurisabrandt.com/open-criticism-is-for-moral-issues-not-book-reviews/) - Tagging an author in a negative review is no longer a debate. The majority of us know it is poor form, but those who continue to do this are missing something. Tagging an author in a negative review is a form of open criticism. Open criticism is everywhere these days. It used to be that people
- [Doomsday Prophets And Broken Clocks](https://laurisabrandt.com/doomsday-prophets-and-broken-clocks/) - Negativity garners more engagement than positivity. And I dislike Christian arts and entertainment critics for their employment of it. Social media has no shortage of people warning you about The Chosen TV series and its creators, or Phil Wickham or some other artist and their music, and they platform themselves on the premise of “truth
- [The Day I Fell In Love With a Typewriter](https://laurisabrandt.com/the-day-i-fell-in-love-with-a-typewriter/) - Estate auctions are a big deal in Pennsylvania. Whether the owners are deceased or downsizing for retirement or assisted living communities, there’s an estate auction happening three days out of every week in our area. To my Alabama blood, it seems to be a preference of Amish and Mennonite culture. But maybe they’re popular in

## Pages

- [Home Page](https://laurisabrandt.com/) - With her tribe destroyed and a cyclone raging, a pregnant woman fights through grief, storm, and labor to deliver a child whose arrival becomes/embodies the first light of a future no tyranny can extinguish. LEARN MORE Live the Legend in graphic audio Join the Tourmaline Renegade and Sable Commander Ambrosia in an immersive, transformational audio
- [Books](https://laurisabrandt.com/books/) - Shop Signed Copies Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble Other Book Retailers Birthright of Scars: Rising Brandt, Laurisa Buy Now Birthright of Scars: Rising Publish Date: January 17th, 2023Book 1 of 2Pages: 486Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, DystopiaAbout the BookFalling in love with his bounty hunter was never part of the plan.After the Kobalt empire spent decades suppressing Pyron
- [On the Author's Desk](https://laurisabrandt.com/on-the-authors-desk/) - Audiobook In Studio Production Birthright of Scars: Rising has been annotated and adapted for production in graphic and basic audio. The Voice Acting team is in the studio bringing all of your favorite characters to life. Learn more about the project and its anticipated release HERE. On the eve of our star’s sacred resurrection from the
- [About Me](https://laurisabrandt.com/about-me/) - Laurisa wrote her first story, titled “The Cat and the Dog” at the age of three on college ruled paper, illustrated it, and stapled it together.“I am an aretist,” she wrote at the age of six in her first grade elementary school’s computer lab that combined reading and writing with keyboard typing.“But I also like
- [Birthright of Scars: Rising Dramatized Audiobook Project Funding](https://laurisabrandt.com/birthright-of-scars-rising-dramatized-audiobook-project-funding/) - The 5x award winning epic in dramatized, immersive SFX, and fully soundscaped audio.A masked renegade fighting to save his people from genocide falls in love with his bounty hunter, and the two of them are forced to choose between their blood on each other’s hands and the fate of an empire. Preorder Now FULLY FUNDED
- [Events](https://laurisabrandt.com/recent-events/) - UPCOMING EVENTS for 2026 Check back frequently to see my latest scheduled events. I am returning to Pleasant View Communities’ Annual Craft Bazaar this November. The event will be held inside the community center building next to the communities’ library from 9a-3p. The bazaar’s facilities are spacious and welcoming, with a wide variety of handmade artisans
- [The Christian Writing Community Is Over-Spiritualizing This](https://laurisabrandt.com/the-christian-writing-community-is-over-spiritualizing-this/) - I don’t have to scroll very far on any social media platform before I run across a fellow Christian writer who is talking about how God told them to delay publishing their book or how writing their current manuscript was written in obedience to God. I recently saw a Christian author who debuted before becoming a
- [For Writers](https://laurisabrandt.com/for-writers/) - So God called you to write fiction novels for His children. What happens when, less than one year later, He calls you to stop? In this post, I show the problems with playing the God Card and offer encouragement to Creatives seeking validation in the ways they try to serve the Body of Christ through
- [Why Christian Authors Shouldn't Speak Out Against Smut](https://laurisabrandt.com/why-christian-authors-shouldnt-speak-out-against-smut/) - #When I first stepped into the Bookstagram, Booktok, and BookTube spaces in 2021, I was shocked at the Romance community’s luridness. My first reflex was to try to have a laugh, to poke fun at the blue barbarian and man-chest romance novel covers and other clichés, like the growling MMC with a Coke-can sized member.
- [Birthright of Scars: Rising Dramatized Audiobook Project Details](https://laurisabrandt.com/birthright-of-scars-rising-dramatized-audiobook-project-funding-copy/) - The 5x award winning speculative novel in dramatized, immersive SFX, and fully soundscaped audio.A masked renegade fighting to save his people from genocide falls in love with his bounty hunter, and the two of them are forced to choose between their blood on each other’s hands and the fate of an empire.Releasing in Immersive &
- [Help Exporting EPUB Files with Atticus](https://laurisabrandt.com/help-exporting-epub-files-with-atticus/) - Are you frustrated that Atticus wont export your manuscript as an EPUB file? The button spools endlessly and you’re ready to give up? Here’s a common reason, and it takes less than a minute to fix!Ever since its release in 2023, the ebook version of my dystopian sci-fi prequel, “Birthright of Scars: Rising” had a
- [Media Kit](https://laurisabrandt.com/media-kit/) - The following information is for the use of media professionals. Please use the provided press assets freely in your articles and blog posts. Publicity For publicity-related inquiries, including interviews, author signings/appearances, and speaking engagements, please use our Contact Form. Bio Laurisa Brandt writes immersive and heroic sci-fi fantasy adventures sweetened with romance. When not writing,
- [A New Obsession: Gaslamp Horror](https://laurisabrandt.com/a-new-obsession-gaslamp-horror/) - “I knew an impending corpse when I saw one.” ~ DillyIf you’d told me several months ago that I’d be endorsing a horror novella, I’d have shaken my head in disbelief. Even though my parents enjoyed a bit of Don Knotts Horror-Comedy with us kids, such as: “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” and “Private Eyes,”
- [readers blog](https://laurisabrandt.com/readers-blog/) - Recent Posts All the Reasons You Should Read Suspended in the Stars by E A Hendryx Cozy up with my recommendations Gaslamp Horror Obsession: She Had Glass Eyes Share on FacebookPost on XFollow usSaveShare on FacebookPost on XFollow usSave
- [Blog](https://laurisabrandt.com/blog/) - A whimsy collection of my thoughts and book recommendations. Share on FacebookPost on XFollow usSaveShare on FacebookPost on XFollow usSave
- [All the Reasons You Should Read "Suspended In the Stars" by E A Hendryx](https://laurisabrandt.com/all-the-reasons-you-should-read-suspended-in-the-stars/) - YA Space Opera Romance Book Review “Peace is not something you wait for– it’s something you fight for.” Suspended in the Stars uses first person narrative to reveal its protagonists and love interests’ secrets to us gradually. Talie has grown up performing as a trapeze artist, the famous “Soaring Staress” in a travelling space circus.
- [How to Invest In Yourself as an Indie Author](https://laurisabrandt.com/how-to-invest-in-yourself-as-an-indie-author/) - Self publishing can be a money pit Have you ever thought about paying yourself as a writer? Hear me out. Writing is a real job. So yes, you should get paid.I know this sounds crazy, when the majority of published authors struggle to sell one book a month.It’s difficult to believe that the ROI on
- [12 Tips for Writers Struggling with Trichotillomania](https://laurisabrandt.com/on-being-a-writer-who-struggles-with-trichotillomania/) - I write a few lines of dialogue into my draft and pause, mulling over what comes next. I hit the backspace a few times and try another angle. But the scene isn’t flowing the way I envision it. The next thing I know, my hand is coming away from my eyes with a small cluster of
- [Creating Space for My Craft](https://laurisabrandt.com/creating-space-for-my-craft/) - From grungy to Glamorous My Home Office Library As a teenager I wrote in the car on road trips. I wrote in my bedroom. I wrote outdoors by the creek. I wrote on the Windows 98 Gateway computer I shared with my two sisters in our shared bedroom.Like all writers, I make do in whatever
- [404 Error](https://laurisabrandt.com/404page/) - If you think this arrest is a mistake and highly inconvenient, please let us know.You could try a search up ➚ there in the header, that should turn up whatever you’re looking for.If you’d like to just browse, let Sable Commander Ambrosia walk you Home. Share on FacebookPost on XFollow usSaveShare on FacebookPost on XFollow
- [Privacy Policy](https://laurisabrandt.com/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICY LAST UPDATE: November 15th, 2024 Laurisa Brandt publishes and provides printed and digital reading material via the Company website(s) offered from time to time at https://laurisabrandt.com (collectively, the “Site,” or “Sites”). Amber Gryphon Press is owned and operated by Laurisa Brandt (“Company”, “we” or “us”). Your use of the Company Service is subject
- [Terms](https://laurisabrandt.com/terms/) - ORDER TIMELINE I ship all products within 5 to 7 business days.Oftentimes, I process orders faster than that but I cannot guarantee a faster processing time. SHIPPINGUSPS is our primary shipping carrier. Cost calculationsWe do our best to apply fair shipping costs to each order.We charge a low, flat shipping rate to be fair to all customers. TimelineSelecting
- [Local Authors exhibit at BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS in Lancaster Pennsylvania](https://laurisabrandt.com/local-authors-exhibit-at-books-books-books-in-lancaster-pennsylvania/) - BooksBooksBooks 2024 brought over 125 local authors of all genres to readers in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area this September. I was so excited to make my first appearance at the event, hosted by Mary Walsh and 6 Feet Under Books, and feature my “Birthright of Scars Coloring Book” in addition to the duology. But my excitement hit
- [At the Independent Press Awards Banquet](https://laurisabrandt.com/at-the-independent-press-awards-banquet/) - Two Literary Awards June 24th, 2024, I attended the Indepedent Press Awards Banquet in New York City to receive my Independent Press Award and Distinguished Favorite award for my science fiction fantasy debut novel, “Birthright of Scars: Rising.” The event, succeeding the weekend-long BOOKCamp writer seminars, was hosted by Ted and Gabby Olczak. It was such an honor and
- [My Barnes & Noble Bookstore Signing](https://laurisabrandt.com/my-barnes-noble-bookstore-signing/) - This August, I made my first “big” bookstore appearance at the Lancaster, Pennsylvania Barnes & Noble to sign copies of the “Birthright of Scars” duology and chat with book lovers. The store offers a Starbucks café and eatery that is large enough for patrons to comfortably sit and read or converse while dining. It also provides
- [Showing at the Harrisburg Pop & Comic Con 2024](https://laurisabrandt.com/showing-at-the-harrisburg-pop-comic-con-2024/) - My most anticipated venture Has come and gone. The Harrisburg Pop & Comic Con was unique from my local arts & crafts show, library, and bookstore signing experiences. Held in the Giant Expo Hall of the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex, the show ran for two days and included costume contests and light sabre duels
- [Independent Press Award Winner](https://laurisabrandt.com/independent-press-award-winner/) - In February, “Birthright of Scars: Rising” placed as a Winner of the Independent Press Awards. This is the most distinguished award the book has received to date, and the fifth literary honor.These accolades serve as testaments to the quality of independently published literature and the beauty of the Tourmaline Renegade’s story. With a dramatized audiobook version of
- [At the Write Women Book Fest 2023](https://laurisabrandt.com/at-the-write-women-book-fest-2023/) - The Write Women Book Fest is held every other year in the D.C. Bowie, Maryland area. This year, it was hosted at the Bowie Comfort Inn’s immaculate ballroom, providing table space for over one hundred authors. I really cannot pay enough compliments to the wonderful setting and atmosphere the hotel provided through its ballroom and
- [Birthright of Scars: Rising Winner at the Book Fest Awards 2023](https://laurisabrandt.com/birthright-of-scars-rising-winner-at-the-book-fest-awards-2023/) - The first in my adult sci-fantasy series, “Birthright of Scars: Rising”, placed in two categories at the Book Fest Fall Awards in 2023. It placed as a Winner in the Dystopian Fantasy category and received 2nd place in the Sci-Fi Military category. The Book Fest is an international award that puts its submissions through multiple stages
- [NYC Big Book Awards "Birthright of Scars: Rising Distinguished Favorite](https://laurisabrandt.com/nyc-big-book-awards-birthright-of-scars-rising-distinguished-favorite/) - The NYC Big Book Award is a contest that accepts both traditionally and independently published works. It is hosted by Ted and Gabby Olczak and offers a Spring (Independent Press Award) and Fall competition each year. The Fall competition competes traditionally published and independently published works under the NYC Big Book Award title.Each summer, an award
- [Birthright of Scars: Choosing's First Award](https://laurisabrandt.com/birthright-of-scars-choosings-first-award/) - In September, Readers Favorite awarded “Birthright of Scars: Choosing” a Five Star seal and a peer review. Reviewer Asher Syded said the following:The excitement of Choosing by Laurisa Brandt kicks off immediately and I almost leaped from my seat when Ambrosia has to keep her cool in front of Cinnabar after destroying evidence. That tension! There
- [Historic Old Annville Day 2023](https://laurisabrandt.com/historic-old-annville-day-2023/) - In June, I attended Historic Old Annville Day, offering signed copies of my books and character art prints. The weather was perfect and we estimated a turnout of around eight thousand local residents. I was situated directly across from the Greek Coptic church, which contributes Mediterranean food, drink, and music to the event each year. I enjoyed
- [Birthright of Scars: Rising's First Award](https://laurisabrandt.com/birthright-of-scars-risings-first-award/) - In June, Readers Favorite awarded “Birthright of Scars: Rising” a Five Star seal and granted a peer review. Reviewer Alex Ndirangu called it a “…fun, occasionally tragic, and entertaining book. Highly recommended to fantasy and adventure fans searching for a relatively fast-paced storyline. Also, romance lovers are in for a treat with the slow-burning romance that
- [Lebanon and Derry Township Libraries Acquire "Birthright of Scars"](https://laurisabrandt.com/birthright-of-scars-available-in-central-pennsylvania-libraries/) - This summer, Annville Free Library, a library located within the Lebanon County Library System acquired copies of “Birthright of Scars: Rising” and “Birthright of Scars: Choosing” for their collection. The library allows the community to help it expand its collection by donating $15.00 toward the purchase of a book from their preorder list and that
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- [Tourmaline Renegade Character Bookmark](https://laurisabrandt.com/product/tourmaline-renegade-character-bookmark/) - Glossy cardstock bookmark featuring exclusive artwork by Laurisa Brandt. This character portrait is a high quality print of the Tourmaline Renegade, Disrel, from the Birthright of Scars duology. Bookmark measures 2" x 6" or 51mm x 152mm. Backside contains text and codes regarding the series.
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