Laurel Garver

Biography

Laurel Garver holds degrees in English and journalism and earns a living as a magazine editor. She enjoys quirky independent films, word games, British television, Celtic music, and mentoring teens at her church. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and daughter.

Where to find Laurel Garver online

Where to buy in print

Series

Dani Deane series
An arty, urban Christian teen navigates the storms of loss, first love, and family crises. Along the way, she wrestles with God to find hope in dark times and discovers how those closest to us can often surprise us.
Almost There
Price: $3.99 USD.
Ever Near
Price: $3.99 USD.
Never Gone
Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

Ever Near
Series: Dani Deane series. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 76,420. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General, Fiction » Inspirational
Four Advent candles, two teens, a Yule Ball, a grief anniversary, and a quest for the perfect gift. For Dani Deane, the holidays only bring the memory of losing her dad last Christmas. But her boyfriend Theo is determined to find the perfect present that will bring her comfort and joy. Will his ultimate surprise bring the cheer he hopes, or will it be a triggering epic failure?
1001 Evocative Prompts for Fiction Writers
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,780. Language: English. Published: March 13, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Creativity
This collection of 1001 writing prompts will stimulate your thinking wherever you are in your writing journey and get you writing today. It provides story starts and writing inspiration for a wide variety of genres by focusing on emotions, character development, and pivotal moments. Face a blank page with confidence and get writing right now.
Almost There
Series: Dani Deane series. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 88,240. Language: English. Published: May 10, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Contemporary, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
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Seventeen-year-old Dani Deane is certain a magical trip to Paris will cure her widowed mother's depression. But when Dani’s tyrannical grandfather falls ill, they must go to rural Pennsylvania to deal with his hoarder horror of a house. In the midst of crisis, can Dani trust God to bring hope and healing?
Muddy-Fingered Midnights: poems from the bright days and dark nights of the soul
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 5,840. Language: English. Published: March 7, 2013 . Categories: Poetry » Spiritual, Poetry » Contemporary Poetry
This thirty-poem collection is an eclectic mix of light and dark, playful and spiritual, lyric and narrative free verse. In an intricate dance of sound play, it explores how our perceptions shape our interactions with the world. It is a book about creative life, our capacity to wound and heal, and the unlikely places we find love, beauty, and grace.
Never Gone
Series: Dani Deane series. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 71,360. Language: English. Published: September 6, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Contemporary, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues
Fifteen-year-old artist Dani Deane feels like the universe has imploded when her father dies. Days after his death, she sees him leafing through sketches in her room, roaming the halls at church, wandering his own wake. Is grief making her crazy? Or is her dad adrift between this world and the next, trying to contact her?