Conversations with Laurel

Laurel explains why you shouldn't stay in your pajamas all day during coronavirus pandemic quarantine!

A quickie episode for Saturday, March 21, with more turkey bean soup and a disappointing discovery about marshmallows!

Less politics, more tips on combating exhaustion and boredom during the coronavirus pandemic quarantine!

Laurel covers highlights from today's coronavirus pandemic news and talks about creativity and kindness and her new narrated series on YouTube.

Laurel discusses news updates of the spreading coronavirus, says a few political things, and introduces her new resource for teachers and homeschoolers: Narration of her Waterwight Series!

Laurel discusses another day under quarantine, on St. Patrick's Day, and presents a challenge to listeners.

Laurel's continuing coverage of life under coronavirus pandemic quarantine with tips on how to pass the time while staying sane. This is what she did today.

Laurel's husband suggests a daily "Q Diaries" episode while self-quarantining during the Corona Virus Pandemic. This is what she did today.

Laurel continues her coverage of the Corona Virus--COVID-19--and provides tips for what to do when there's no more toilet paper. She also reads her latest battle piece, inspired by Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Chronicles series.

Laurel explains why she has self-quarantined after a trip to California and offers practical advice for remaining healthy and sane in this time of the novel Corona Virus.

Laurel talks about her short story collection "Dark Ebb: Grim Tales," available for pre-order now (April 1, 2020 download and paperback order), and gives a few tips about the novel Corona Virus and quarantining.

In this first episode of Dark Ebb, a young girl decides not only her own fate, but the fate of mankind. Laurel McHargue narrates stories from her upcoming short story collection "Dark Ebb: Grim Tales" (coming soon to Amazon) Follow her on her website @ www.laurelmchargue.com and email her @ laurel@strackpress.com

Happy Valentine's Day! Laurel shares a letter she wrote to her parents justifying her love for the man who would become her husband!

Laurel explores ablutophobia, the fear of bathing, and her own reasons for hesitating before hopping into the bubbles!

Laurel's first SUP experience on the Colorado River leads to the discovery of a new character for her "Waterwight" series!

In this historical fiction, Laurel imagines an interview with the bigoted friend of the man who assassinated President James Garfield.

Laurel narrates award-winning author Donna Baier Stein's short story "My Lovers #1-5, Or Why I Hate Kenny Rogers" from Donna's short story collection "Sympathetic People."

Laurel records her first piece of 2020 in her home closet!

Characters from Laurel's "Waterwight" trilogy come together for a special Christmas story!

Laurel reads an editorial written by Herald Democrat Editor Marcia Martinek--"Describing Leadville"--and then discusses her own experience living in Leadville for 12 years.

When Laurel received a suspicious friend request on Facebook, she does something she's never done before!

Laurel shares two microfiction stories, the first--a horror story, the second--a sci-fi tiny tale. Not for the faint of heart!

Laurel confesses to one of her character flaws in this pre-holiday episode about choices and her family's first experience climbing Mt. Shavano in Salida, CO.

Laurel's West Point mentor--COL (Ret) Pat C. Hoy II--permitted her to share his Veterans Day Reflections: "Images of War." Find more of Hoy's essays in his book "Instinct For Survival: Essays by Pat C. Hoy II" and consider ways to honor today's veterans.

Grace Fletcher (pen name)gave me permission to share this poignant story about the home birth of her son Zeb.