My life in 8 words: "Author, reader, feeder of strays. Love, laugh, learn.."
Laura Wiess's Books
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Ordinary BeautyA young woman struggles to escape the shadow of her mother's addiction and neglect in this story from the author of Such a Pretty Girl.Read More -
How It EndsFollowing her stunning and critically acclaimed novels Such a Pretty Girl and Leftovers, Laura Wiess crafts a riveting and emotionally powerful tale of...Read More
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Such a Pretty GirlThey promised Meredith nine years of safety, but only gave her three. Her father was supposed to be locked up until Meredith turned eighteen. She...Read More
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Me Since YouA girl reeling from her father's suicide finds peace--and love--with a boy whose father was killed in Iraq.Read More
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Laura Wiess Revealed
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Live, and let live.
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. Reliability, determination, enthusiasm, kindness and a great sense of humor
Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
A. I can't think of anyone specific, and if I did meet someone I'm not sure I would tell them anything, so much as I would want to listen, try to see who they really were and understand why they did whatever they did.
Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?
A. I'm good with who I am.
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. Determination. See above.
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Authors on the Web
DePaul University DePaulia, May 5, 2013
...After reading Laura Wiess’ “How It Ends,” I need to schedule an immediate phone appointment with my grandmother. The novel begins with Helen Schoenmaker entertaining her five-year old neighbor, Hanna, with fake childhood...
DePaul University DePaulia, May 5, 2013
...After reading Laura Wiess’ “How It Ends,” I need to schedule an immediate phone appointment with my grandmother. The novel begins with Helen Schoenmaker entertaining her five-year old neighbor, Hanna, with fake childhood...
Jamestown Post-Journal, August 5, 2012
...Heart of the Matter, Emily Griffin; Hot for Firemen, Jennifer Bernard; A Lady's Secret, Jo Beverly; Leftovers, Laura Wiess; Long Spoon Lane, Anne Perry; Love is Murder, edited by Sandra Brown; Lucky Penny, Catherine Anderson; Porch Lights, Dorothea...
