Laura Griffin is an acclaimed American author, best known for her romantic suspense novels. She has written more than thirty books and novellas, many of which are part of her popular Tracers series. Griffin's love for writing took root in her college years, where she served as an editor for the campus newspaper. After graduation, she embarked on a career in journalism, covering a wide range of stories from school board meetings in Chicagoland to interviews with American expats in the Philippines.
Griffin's work is characterized by her keen eye for detail and her ability to create authentic settings and characters. This is likely a result of her upbringing in the Texas Gulf Coast, where she naturally absorbed the accents, images, and attitudes of the region. Many of the settings in her novels are places that she is familiar with, having visited or lived in them herself. This authenticity adds a layer of depth to her stories that readers find engaging and believable.
In addition to her success in romantic suspense, Griffin has received numerous accolades for her work. She is a two-time RITA Award winner, as well as the recipient of the Daphne du Maurier Award. Her books have been translated into fourteen languages, demonstrating their global appeal. Griffin continues to write and publish, with her latest works being eagerly anticipated by her many fans. She currently resides in Austin, Texas, where she is working on her next novel.