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Laura Lee Smith 
I’ve just finished ready your novel and loved it even though it did make me a little nervous since I have dating granddaughters. It was a copy that you autographed for our favorite mail person, Eileen. I would like to purchase two, one for my sister who lived in St. Augustine for a short time and one for my daughter-in-law, a teacher at Otis Mason. How do I get them autographed? I love the idea as it makes the gift so much more personal. Should I purchase the books first or do you have the copies to sell?
Thank you,
Lorraine Di Gregorio
BayView Healthcare on Marine St.
Hi Lorraine. I wrote you back in email. Thanks for your inquiry!
I read Heart of Palm last summer and fell in love with it, I’ve just started to read it a second time this summer because I can’t help myself. I’m a young filmmaker, so I picture books as movies often. Your novel in my opinion could be adapted into an incredible movie, and if I were you I would look into that option. It has incredible characters that could be amazing in a film!
I’m looking forward to your possible novels in the future, I love your writing.
Thanks so much for your note! I so appreciate it. Best wishes, Jaya.
Hi Laura!
I am a college student and decided to select your short story “Unsafe at Any Speed” for my final essay. You are an incredible writer, love your work.
Thanks Pamela! Your comment is most appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving.
Recently read “Unsafe at Any Speed” in Best American Short Stories. Absolutely loved it! You had me laughing out loud, rooting for Theo Bitner from the very first line, cheering for him throughout. And when I got to the last line, I went back to the beginning and read the story again. It was that good. Just wanted to say thank you!
Thanks for writing! Glad to hear you enjoyed the story. Poor old Theo…LOL. Best to you!
I just read “Unsafe at any speed” in the Best American Short Stories of 2015. Incredible story. Reignited my love for the form. I can’t wait to read more of your work. Any chance of a story collection soon?
Hi Jarrett, thanks for writing! No story collection in the immediate future, but I do have a new novel coming out on December 5. Thanks very much for your kind words…very much appreciated. Peace!
Hey Laura,
Excited you have a novel coming out! I am a Chicago-area librarian, so I will make sure we have your book on order.