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Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
My latest literary resource series centers voices and discussions of ICE, immigration and deportation with a focus on the human impact. The first two resources are children’s books on this subject.
#books #bookstodon #childrensbooks #ice #iceout #deportation #immigration #literature
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
My $3 monthly membership tier on Ko-Fi helps cover the costs of Underground Bookshelf programming and gets you a free book at the end of each year!
#books #bookbans #reading #literacy #literature #diversity #lgbtq #disability
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Calling writers of #webcomics and #comicbooks! I’d like to feature you on Underground Bookshelf.
-General submissions are rolling,
-Comics are welcome in all monthly contests,
-Author Q&As/book release announcements also available
No fees. I run on donations only.
www.underground-bookshelf.com
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
In the summer, I give away #secondhandbooks to anyone who comes to my booth at community events. This is a way for me to support access to #diverse #literature during a renewed culture of #bookbans
I believe in doing this for free because not everyone can get certain types of books at their #library or purchase #books for themselves.
But I can't afford to do this by myself. Tabling fees can cost anywhere from $50-$300. Even a dollar would help so much!
#bookstodon
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
I host friendly #writingcontests every month! The March theme is #MYSTERY, #CRIME, or #COMEDY!
Submissions can include the following formats:
#flashfiction
#shortstories
#poetry
#comicbook
first chapters
excerpts
creative #memoirs
#essays (related to the above genres)
Submission Timeline:
Submissions Open: March 01
Submissions Close: March 29
Results Announced: Week of March 30
Top submissions are featured on Underground Bookshelf!
Details are at: https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/3030188_march-2026-contest-submissions
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
This week on Underground Bookshelf:
Reading Resource: Children's Books About ICE, Deportation, and Immigration in the United States
Author Q&A: with B.W. Alan
Short Story: "Winter Wonderland" by Katerina Schafer
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Seeking #comicbook, excerpts, #shortstories, illustrated #poetry, and #manga style storytelling to be featured on Underground Bookshelf!
(recent/upcoming #bookreleases and #indieauthor Q&As are also available)
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Want a free bookish newsletter to your inbox once a month? The Underground Bookshelf newsletter makes sure you don't miss the previous month of free #shortstories, #poems, bookish #essays, themed #reading resources, #bookrelease announcements, #indieauthor Q&As, and more!
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
If you're looking to support my work as a writer or Underground Bookshelf but aren't ready/able to make a book purchase or donate to the bookshelf, you can read some of my books on WeInk which pays authors with ad revenue. It's one way to support authors without having to spend your own money.
You'll find me there as @LauraWrites
This isn't an ad for WeInk. It's just a way for readers to support my work without spending a penny.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to the third Monthly Writing Contest of 2026! The theme this month is MYSTERY, CRIME, or COMEDY!
That's right, you can choose from any of the above genres (or blend all three!).
Submissions can include the following formats:
#flashfiction
#shortstories
#poetry
#comicbook
first chapters
excerpts
creative memoirs
essays
Submission Timeline
Open: March 01
Close: March 29
Results Announced: Week of March 30
https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/3030188_march-2026-contest-submissions
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.
Welcome to Underground Bookshelf! My name is Laura. I'm a New England-based, queer, chronically-ill, neurodivergent writer who envisions a world where our art helps up build the world in which we want to live.