Laurie Boris has been writing fiction for over twenty-five years and is the award-winning author of six novels. When not playing with the universe of imaginary people in her head, she’s a freelance copyeditor and enjoys baseball, reading, and avoiding housework.
Don’t Tell Anyone – Laurie Boris
Liza’s mother-in-law once called her a godless hippie raised by wolves. Now, after five years of marriage to her elder son, five years of disapproval and spite, the family accidentally learns that Estelle has a fatal illness. And Estelle comes to her with an impossible request. Read More >
In the Name of Love: Stories about Revenge, Redemption, and Rebirth – Laurie Boris
A collection of thirty short and shorter stories about growing up, growing older, moving out, moving on, revenge, redemption, and love in all its shades of bittersweet pain and joy. Read More >
A Sudden Gust of Gravity – Laurie Boris
Christina Davenport had given up on a career in magic, until a charming street performer hires her to be his assistant. But when his dark side threatens to make everything she’s worked for disappear, she questions if the opportunity for a second chance is worth the price of admission.
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Drawing Breath – Laurie Boris
Art teacher Daniel Benedetto has cystic fibrosis. At thirty-four, he’s already outlived his doctor’s “expiration date,” but that doesn’t stop him from giving all he can to his students and his work. When he takes on Caitlin, his landlady’s daughter, as a private student, the budding teen painter watches in torment as other people, especially women, treat Daniel like a freak because of his condition. To Caitlin, Daniel is not a disease, not someone to pity or take care of but someone to care for, ... Read More >
Catering Girl – Laurie Boris
Frankie Goldberg, struggling actress and stand-up comic in Los Angeles, can’t keep her day jobs, thanks to her smart mouth and a lot of other bad habits. Now a thirty-something catering assistant on a movie set, she reluctantly agrees to bring a cappuccino to the resident diva. The young star Anastasia Cole is in tears, distraught about disturbing changes in the script. Frankie serves a side of common sense with the coffee, and excited to have an ally, Anastasia offers her the role of a ... Read More >