Laura Lee Smith is the author of the novels The Ice House and Heart of Palm (Grove Press). Her work has appeared in Best American Short Stories, The New York Times, The New England Review, and other literary journals.

Laura has extensive experience editing literary fiction, mentoring writers, and teaching workshops on narrative technique, character, and voice. Laura works with writers at all stages of their careers, providing editorial guidance, manuscript development, and process-oriented support. Contact for manuscript editing, mentorship, speaking, or workshops.

Represented by Sobel Weber Associates.