by Laura | Aug 1, 2012 | Baby Matrix related, Pronatalism
I come from a rather large family – some of my recent ancestors having as many as eighteen children, but just because I grew up with two siblings, tons of cousins, and a plethora of branches on my family tree does not mean that I am obligated to “go forth...
by Laura | Jul 25, 2012 | Baby Matrix related, Pronatalism
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by Laura | Jul 16, 2012 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Psychology-Related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Have you seen the new app called “The Wonder Clock”? When I read Emma Gray’s post on Huffpo about it, my first thought was – Excellent- Here is an example of how, unlike the myth of the biological “urge,” this innate longing from...
by Laura | Jul 13, 2012 | Baby Matrix related
Here’s a Q&A I recently did for the book excerpt blog site, Between the Covers. I got interesting questions related to why I felt I had to write The Baby Matrix and my experience in writing it… Why was writing The Baby Matrix so important to you? My...
by Laura | Jul 11, 2012 | Population Issues
From wikipedia, World Population Day “is an annual event, observed on July 11, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. It was inspired by...
by Laura | Jul 10, 2012 | Baby Matrix related
Here is a recent interview that appeared on the online magazine, Blogcritics Books, WorldNews Network and Seattlepi. I talk about The Baby Matrix of course, and I answer some interesting questions about unsung authors, who I’d love to interview, and things...
by Laura | Jul 6, 2012 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree/Parenthood Related
There’s some good stuff happening in Brazil. A facebook follower recently posted a link about the first book out on the childless by choice topic. It is not available in English yet so I hear, but when it is I will let you know! Another person who visits my...
by Laura | Jul 5, 2012 | Baby Matrix related
I had the pleasure to be interviewed about The Baby Matrix on the author interview site, Literarily Speaking. Also answered some fun personal questions! Here’s the Q&A: Q: Thank you so much for this interview, Laura! Can you tell us where you are from?...
by Laura | Jun 26, 2012 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
How women can achieve work-life balance and “have it all” remains a hot topic, and some high powered women have lots to say about it. Take Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sheryl Sandberg. Named Forbes magazine 5th most powerful woman in the world and...