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Award-winning author L. Briar writes fantasy and science fiction with healthy helpings of humor. As a Rocky Mountain resident, she is an engineer by day and worldbuilder by night. When not writing, she enjoys long hikes on distant worlds, defeating opponents in single foam-sword combat, and belting karaoke with friends.

Briar is the 2024 Sidewise Alt-history Award winner for her short story “A Brother's Oath” and launched her debut comedy sci-fi novel, Gambling on Common Sense, with a 535% overfunded Kickstarter. Her most recent work, “The Devil's Music,” will be published by WordFire Press in Requiem: Tales of the Undead on Feb. 3, 2026. Check her out at Laughingbriarbooks.com to learn more.

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Just one last bet...

Common Sense Officer Ash Payne just wanted to live up to her father’s legacy, but that isn’t easy aboard the spaceship Helios. Between her reckless crews’ pet alien, rogue AI, and an accursed pirate hat—she has her hands full. Admittedly, her inability to turn down a bet isn't helping.

After a bad beat at poker night to the handsome Captain Lin Solis, Ash is forced to hand over access to her CSO storage and all the dangers hidden within—dangers that threaten the one person Ash cares more about than legacy. Clone shenanigans, world-hopping hijinks, and a "it's complicated" romance are on the table. Will she be able to gamble her way out of this? Or will this uncommon universe stack the odds against her?

The Feel

Gambling on Common Sense is a science fiction comedy with sprinklings of romance and fantastical elements. It is a character driven story with plenty of hijinks along the way. The prose is a bit like if Douglas Adam's Hitchhiker's guide, Martha Well's Murderbot Diaries, and Arnold Drake's Guardians of the Galaxy gambled together. That is to say ... it's a fun romp through space, time, and pocket dimensions.

The Reviews

“Gambling on Common Sense is hilariously delightful! A lighthearted romp through the cosmos that will leave you wanting more.” - David Hankins, Award-Winning Author of Death and the Taxman

"In "Gambling on Common Sense," readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the cosmos, led by the charismatic and resourceful Common Sense Officer, Ash Payne. This fast-paced adventure masterfully blends humor, action, and poignant moments. Additionally, the cast of characters is uniquely entertaining and the world building across the universe is well-executed..." - Sam Ledel Author of eight novels with Bold Strokes Books

"Gambling on Common Sense is that rare Star Trek satire that also manages to be a very good Star Trek like universe…" - Nikhil Prabala Author of the Dutchess of Kokora

"A punny book, that will hit all your nerd hot spots! If you like Orville give this a try!" - Romance Read Along

This product is a ebook and is delivered through BookFunnel.

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