Five photos of a person against a leafy background, each with different facial expressions: thoughtful, smiling, covered face, looking up, and close-up.

Mother of 2
Dog Mom of 1
Humorist
Memoirist

My middle finger is my favorite.

I've been writing regularly for eleven years.
You'd think I'd be good at it by now.
But in that time, I battled depression, raised our children, and occasionally found a moment to write two books. Both are seeking representation (Which means I'm looking for a literary agent). If you want to know how they're coming along, subscribe. I always include book recommendations in my email if that's your jam. Only 8/year, no spam and you can always unsubscribe. I know my mother did.

What Readers Say

The Potato Salad Potluck:
"I thought the characters were very well-developed. I liked the story a lot - and found a lot of the dialogue funny and very natural.
Some of the characters felt so real to me!"
Best-selling author H.D.

One Week at a Time:
"This is a big-hearted, roller-coaster ride of a book, in which Laco shows the reader that even in the darkest times in our lives, there is light." Best-selling author, A.J.

From Motherless to Mother:
"[Laco's essay] tells how we can support each other with just the simplest of gestures. Something we all need reminding of as we make our way along the winding road of life." Contest judge C.B.

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