Laura Eleanor Van Wormer, born in 1955, is an American fiction author whose career has been deeply intertwined with the publishing industry. Having spent her childhood in Darien, Connecticut, and earning a degree from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Van Wormer’s professional life has centered around storytelling. Her writing style is characterized by detailed character development and a focus on contemporary settings, particularly capturing the nuances of suburban life, often drawing inspiration from her time working in publishing. She is known for creating serialized dramedies and novels focusing on the experiences of young adults.















