Always thinking.
Against AI.
Laura Stanfill
Laura is the author of two historical-fantastical novels: The Neighborhood Dames, forthcoming from Ooligan Press on Nov. 10, 2026, and Singing Lessons for the Stylish Canary (Lanternfish, 2022). Her nonfiction book Imagine a Door (Forest Avenue, 2025) helps writers with publishing and has been called “chonky” by at least one bookseller.
When she’s not writing or walking her dog, you can find Laura reading, roller skating, photographing roller derby, doodling, daydreaming, cooking vegan meals, or growing food for the neighborhood.
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#spinsterseptember
Violet is an avowed spinster, living at home with her father in 1920s New Jersey. When he’s killed in a mysterious explosion at his apple orchard, Violet investigates with the teenager next door, who happens to be the daughter of Tin Pan Alley ingenue Minnow Stone. With aro/ace rep, magical underground tunnels, and a secret organization that literally chips away at the patriarchy, THE NEIGHBORHOOD DAMES braids historical details with modern sensibilities.