Laura began her publishing career in high school as a bookseller at a now-defunct book chain where she discovered the thrill of connecting readers with the right books at the right time. Starting out at independent publishing companies, she has since worked across multiple companies and imprints, building a broad perspective on the publishing landscape. With a foundation in both publicity and marketing, she has led bestselling, innovative campaigns across all genres including literary fiction, fantasy, memoir, history, and narrative nonfiction. Laura is driven by a lifelong love of reading and a passion for talking about books in all contexts.