Born in Connecticut, Laureen spent most of her adolescent years in several states (mostly in Norfolk, Virginia). Upon her father's retirement from the Navy, at the age of 17, her family relocated to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Since her retirement she now lives in the beautiful state of Louisiana, near her most precious assets-her family and all her rescue cats.At a young age, and having aa very active imagination, Laureen decided to write stories of her own which also include original poetry in the form of spells. She shows her own beliefs in magic, friendship, family values, and the love all beings should show to one another.