The AUDIOBOOK of The Chambered Nautilus from Tantor Audio, narrated by the extraordinary Lindsey Dorcus, is out TODAY! The third book in my middle grade trilogy, it’s a magical tale of the power of friendship involving a mysterious carnival ride modeled after the spiral-shaped sea creature whose name it bears. Now available, along with Summer […]
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Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
The AUDIOBOOK of Ready or Not from Tantor Audio, narrated by the extraordinary Lindsey Dorcus, is out TODAY! The second book in my middle grade trilogy, it features as many magical adventures as Summer of L.U.C.K., but it spotlights thirteen-year-old Justin, who faces a tricky choice: stand up to bigotry or let fear hold him […]
Sunday, 15 September 2024
Three dates, three events… join us! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 12 to 3 pmMeet The Author Book SigningThe Open Book, Woodland Hills SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, ALL DAYSCBWI_SoCal’s Fall Harvest Writers/Illustrators Day Fullerton AND on Zoom Learn about craft and book publishing, connect with agents, authors (including me!) and illustrators, get critiques, and more at SCBWI_SoCal’s Fall Harvest Writers/Illustrators […]
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
NEWS! All three books in my middle-grade trilogy are being released as AUDIOBOOKS by Tantor Media, the leading independent audiobook publisher, starting with Summer of L.U.C.K. on July 30. It’s amazing to hear my book — about three struggling kids who find their way to self-acceptance with the help of a ghost who haunts a […]
Thursday, 2 May 2024
If you’re anywhere in the Los Angeles area, hope you’ll join middle grade authors Ernesto Cisneros, PJ Switzer Gardner and Laura on Saturday, 12:30 pm, for the LitFest in the Dena panel on Creating Connection in Children’s Literature. FREE admission, free parking!
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
The Chambered Nautilus by Los Angeles-based author Laura Segal Stegman, a magical tale involving a mysterious carnival ride modeled after the intriguing spiral-shaped sea creature whose name it bears, was released by Young Dragons Press on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. With themes that include the power of friendship and the rewards of perseverance, it is […]
Thursday, 29 February 2024
Friends, here is the COVER REVEAL for THE CHAMBERED NAUTILUS, third in my middle grade book trilogy from Young Dragons Press. This magical tale of the power of friendship and the rewards of perseverance involves a mysterious carnival ride modeled after the spiral-shaped chambered nautilus sea creature whose name it bears. Coming April 30! For […]
Thursday, 19 October 2023
PR TIPS FOR AUTHORS is back by popular demand, this time at The Writing Barn, via Zoom, on Tuesday, February 13, 4:30 pm Pacific, with replays available. In “PR Tips for Authors,” I combine my skills as a publicist and author. Whether you’re published, soon-to-be-published, or thinking about writing a book, you’ll learn from this […]
Thursday, 14 September 2023
BREAKING NEWS! I’m combining my skills as a publicist and author for SCBWI’S PR TIPS FOR AUTHORS Zoom presentation on Wednesday, September 20, 7 pm Pacific. Whether you’re published, soon-to-be-published, or thinking about writing a book, you’ll learn from this step-by-step guide to building a digital Author Media Kit, including how to write an effective […]
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Ready or Not, the long-awaited sequel to Summer of L.U.CK., is coming on August 29 from Young Dragons Press! Set at Camp Inch the year after Summer of L.U.C.K., Ready or Not features more magical adventures with Justin, Darby, and Naz, but it’s about learning to do what’s right when everything’s wrong. Special thanks to […]
Laura Segal Stegman is a Los Angeles-based publicist and the author of three middle grade novels: Summer of L.U.C.K., Ready or Not, and The Chambered Nautilus (Young Dragons Press).
