Laura Exner

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“Cheese and Serendipity” by Laura Exner

Submitted to Contest #54

Evan Harris had a problem: he loved cheese. His cardiologist was quite certain that he loved it too much, but Evan figured the man had never even had proper cheese. Standing in front of the counter at McEvoy’s Imports and Gifts, he experienced the same thrill he always did on the first Saturday of every month. The new inventory was in, and with it came a whole new culinary adventure. “Anything in particular, Mister Harris?” The woman behind the counter, Helen, had her long black hair pulled back in its usual bun, and the smile on her face ...

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“Heatwave” by Laura Exner

Submitted to Contest #53

The only thing I hate more than this stupid summer heatwave is watching Kevin Darcy strut around the neighborhood, acting like he’s God’s gift to women. It’s over 100 degrees out here, and you can literally see the waves of heat rippling over the cracked black asphalt on the old basketball court. I would rather be inside in the air conditioned cold of Aunt Miranda’s apartment, but instead I’m out here, sweating my ass off on the stoop so my sister, Erin, can swoon over the charming Mr. Darcy. This is supposed to be my “golden summer,” or ...

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Author bio

An aspiring sci-fi, fantasy, and historical fiction writer. Professionally-trained feminist historian. Dinosaur enthusiast.