Laura Marie Altom is a successful American author, celebrated for her award-winning and bestselling contemporary romance novels. Born in Grand Haven, Michigan, she spent her childhood in various locations, including Arkansas and Springdale, Arizona, before settling in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The author's upbringing in an itinerant family, coupled with her struggles to fit in while growing up, has significantly influenced her writing, allowing her to create captivating stories that resonate with a wide audience.
Prior to becoming a full-time author, Laura Marie pursued a brief career in interior design and later became a stay-at-home mom after giving birth to her twins. During this time, she discovered her passion for writing and began crafting her own stories. Her extensive background in romance reading and her vivid imagination enabled her to create captivating narratives that would eventually lead to her successful writing career.
Laura Marie Altom has authored over 70 books across multiple genres, demonstrating her versatility and creativity as a writer. She is happily married to her college sweetheart and resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her beloved pets, which include a mutt named Yeti, a mini-long-haired dachshund named Coco, a Yorkie named Chewie, Foxy Kitty (a Maine Coon), and a black-and-white stealth cat named Domino. When she is not writing, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, cooking hearty meals, and sharing her love for reading with her readers.