Lauraine Snelling is a successful American author, well-known for her Christian fiction, historical fiction, and romance novels. She has written numerous novel series, including the Golden Filly, Dakota Plains, Red River of the North, High Hurdles, S.A.V.E. Squad, and many more. Snelling's love for writing is not confined to novels; she also contributes to various magazines and shares her expertise at writers' conferences across the country. She currently resides in Tehachapi, California, with her husband, Wayne, and they both enjoy traveling together in their 40-foot motor coach.
Born in Minnesota, Snelling began her writing career in 1982 with her debut novel, "Tragedy on the Toutle." Initially, she aspired to write horse books for her children, but her hobby soon evolved into a successful career as an author. Her first novel, inspired by her children's love for horses and the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in Washington State, marked the beginning of her prolific writing journey. Snelling is currently an active member of the Print club, which has published more than two million books, and she continues to captivate readers with her engaging stories.
Snelling has written over 80 books, with sales exceeding 4.5 million copies. Her works span various genres, including historical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction for both adults and young readers. She is particularly renowned for her Blessing books series, which revolves around Ingeborg Bjorklund and her family. Snelling's writing is characterized by her ability to weave real issues, such as forgiveness, loss, domestic violence, and cancer, into her compelling stories. Her work has been translated into Norwegian, Danish, and German, and she has received numerous awards for her literary contributions, including the Romantic Times Career Achievement award for Inspirational Fiction, the Silver Angel Award for "An Untamed Land," and a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for "Song of Laughter."
As a sought-after speaker, Snelling inspires others to discover their talents and live their lives with humor and joy. She and her husband, Wayne, have two grown sons and a daughter in Heaven. They share their Tehachapi Mountains home with a Basset named Sir Winston ob de Mountains, a Lapcat, and "The Girls" – three golden hens. The Snellings enjoy traveling in their forty-foot motor coach, which they affectionately refer to as "a work in progress." In addition to her writing and speaking engagements, Snelling is also an accomplished painter, finding inspiration in the beauty of nature that surrounds her.