About the Author

Hey Everyone.

Here's a little bit about me.

My Name: Laura Day

Age: 30-something 

Married: 14 years to my hunky hubby, Jared

Children: Jett Asher Day (13-year-old)

Occupation: ELA teacher (8 years)

Pets: Dobby (2 years old-dog), Cats- Lemony Snicket (mom cat), 

Ron Swanson, Gizmo, Shrute, and Griswold

Hobbies: reading, games with my family, road trips, movie/tv shows with the fam, cooking when I'm not rushed, writing/journaling, best friend book outings, eating (why lie about it), sitting on my porch at sunset, rearranging furniture (this makes me old doesn't it), blasting some gansta jams while I clean (yep, I'm old),  witty banter or just really dumb conversations with my husband and son (we are hilarious).

Fandoms: The Office, Parks and Rec, Bob's Burgers, Schitt's Creek, Bob Ross, Labyrinth 

Why did you decide to write a book?

I've always wanted to write my own book.  It's been a dream of mine since I can remember.  I finally decided to just do it.

What is your first book about?

It's a collection of poems, journal entries, and stories that I wrote as a teenager and college student.  It's a peek into my life when I was an awkward teen, hence the name Reflections of Awkward.

My second book is basically a sequel of additional stories of awkwardness.

Is this the genre you want to stay in?

No.  I don't want to just stay in one genre.  I have a poetry book coming out soon and I'm in the beginning process of writing a young adult mystery.  I have way too many ideas running around in my head to just stay in one genre.

Which has been your favorite part of this process?

My favorite part is holding my completed work in my hands.  It's such a surreal feeling when I'm reading my own books.

What has been the most surprising?

 I think the most surprising thing was the reactions from my community when I posted my first book on Facebook.  I didn't expect such a positive response and so many people wanting to purchase it.  I was honestly scared that my work was officially out there for everyone to read.

What has been the hardest part?

I think the editing process is the hardest because I am not a patient person, but I'm learning to be better.  The minute I'm done writing, I want the book immediately and to share it with the world.  I feel like I'm getting better with each book I publish.