Laura Moriarty is an accomplished American novelist known for her engaging storytelling and rich character development. She earned a degree in social work before pursuing her M.A. in Creative Writing at the University of Kansas. Her education and experience have significantly contributed to her nuanced writing style.

Laura Moriarty is celebrated for her novels such as The Center of Everything (2004), The Rest of Her Life (2007), and While I'm Falling (2009). Her works often explore complex familial relationships and the intricacies of human nature.

She was honored with the George Bennett Fellowship for Creative Writing at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. Currently, she resides in Lawrence, Kansas, where she continues to craft compelling narratives.