Laurence Leamer

Laurence Leamer is an award-winning journalist and historian known for his meticulously researched nonfiction works. He has authored twenty books, including six "New York Times" bestsellers such as "The Kennedy Women", "Capote’s Women", and "Warhol’s Muses". His writing spans diverse subjects, from political power dynamics to Hollywood celebrity culture, often with a focus on influential women. "Capote’s Women", his exploration of Truman Capote’s relationships with high-society women, was adapted into an Emmy-nominated television series, further cementing his reputation as a compelling chronicler of complex personalities.

Leamer’s career reflects his adventurous spirit, having worked in a French factory, a West Virginia coal mine, and as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal before turning to writing. His works are distinguished by their depth of insight and narrative drive, whether profiling legal battles, social elites, or cultural icons. The third installment in his trilogy about women connected to creative geniuses, "Warhol’s Muses", continues his examination of art, fame, and influence. Based in Palm Beach and Washington, D.C., Leamer remains an active voice in biographical and historical nonfiction.