Laura holds a Liberal Art Bachelors and a Creative Writing Certificate from the University of Iowa. Her work has appeared in Buckmaster’s magazine (although she doesn't hunt), the 2017 edition of The Wapsipinicon Almanac, an excerpt from her capstone novel work was chosen for reading at the iconic Iowa City bookstore Prairie Lights. She is a landlord by day and writes from her home, now permanently in Iowa City, Iowa. Where she found not only a culture of literary love but real love and was recently married. Together they have 4 grown girls between them, 2 yellow labs (literally between them), and 2 cats. Tips on hair control always welcome!