Laura Thomas
Author and Musician
Official Website
BOOKS
“The perfect book for the young, budding veterinarian or animal lover, with an important message to teach about animal welfare and kindness towards all things dog...”
- Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Author of "It's a Dog's Life... but It's Your Carpet"
“Laura pens a wonderful tale here where Ruffer, Jada and Slobber show the power and importance of friendship, courage, listening and ethics—lessons all youngsters can benefit from learning as early as possible.”
- Will Draper, DVM, Host of Nat Geo WILD's Animal ER Live
"I adored this surprising story for the beauty it reveals in toughness and grit, in pure distaste for the norm, and in the unpredictable paths carved out by love. Shimmering with tactile pleasure in a paradoxically repulsive underground world, the writing produces the visceral pleasure of travel with the bonus-thrill of a Goonies adventure...Thrilling, with a great ending."
- writer Lindsay Sterling, reviewing Shadow Swans
REVIEWS
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"With ease and creativity, Laura draws us deeply into this dark tale of counter-culture hermits intentionally withdrawn from industrialized society, and teaches us that sometimes beauty and angels can be found in the most destitute hell."
“The perfect book for the young, budding veterinarian or animal lover, with an important message to teach about animal welfare and kindness towards all things dog...”
"Laura Thomas spins a hauntingly beautiful story of finding adventure, love, and redemption in the most unlikely of places. A must-read for fans of The Hunger Games, this book pulls you into a dark and magical world you never want to leave."
author ALLYN BOUCHER, reviewing Shadow Swans
author and veterinarian DR. JUSTINE LEE, reviewing Detective Barksalot and the Dogs With No Names
DANA BECK, literary agent, reviewing Shadow Swans
BIO

In 2020, Laura Thomas published her first children's book, Detective Barksalot and the Dogs With No Names. Prior to that, in 2011, she published a novel, SHADOW SWANS. Her shorter pieces have appeared in the Sonora Review and Huffingtonpost. She has also released five albums of original music, most recently with The Laura Thomas Band. To finance her creative habits, Laura works on documentary films about animals.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 25
2020
2PM Eastern:
Youtube LIVESTREAM of Laura Thomas reading Detective Barksalot and the Dogs With No Names! Here's the link.