Born in Canada, spent early childhood in Greece visiting the beach every day during the summer months, returned to Canada for schooling. First developed an interest in writing in late primary. Continued throughout high school and university. Wrote plays, short stories, long stories. Wrote for kids, for adults, for moms. Current interest is non-fiction and historical fiction.

Laura Besley is the author of (Un)Natural Elements, 100neHundred and The Almost Mothers. She has been listed by TSS Publishing as one of the top 50 British and Irish Flash Fiction writers. Her work has been nominated for Best Micro Fiction and the Pushcart Prize. Having lived in the Netherlands, Germany and Hong Kong, she now lives in land-locked central England and misses the sea.

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