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Laura Heffernan is the award-winning author of fun witty romcom and women's fiction that touches on some of society's most important issues. When not watching total strangers get married, drag racing queens, or cooking competitions, Laura enjoys travel, baking, board games, and new experiences. She lives in the northeast with her husband and two furry little beasts.

Some of Laura’s favorite things include goat cheese, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica, the Oxford comma, and ice cream. Not all together. The best place to find her is usually on Twitter, where she spends far too much time tweeting about writing, Canadian chocolate, board games and reality TV.

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What's the story behind your latest book?
When I was in college, I worked with a transwoman named Didi. She was the first trans person I ever met. She was also in the process of transitioning, and very open about her experience. Didi was married with kids when she admitted to herself that she was trans, and she and her wife stayed together. To 20-year-old me, that said a lot about the nature and power of love.

Fast forward a couple of decades, when Post Secret became popular. One secret in particular caught people's attention (at one point, they were planning a movie about it). It said simply, "Everyone I knew before 9/11 thinks I'm dead." That got me thinking. Then, when Lela Alcorn posted her suicide note online, it struck a chord in me. I thought more about what drives people to make choices, and then something reminded me of Didi. Everything clicked into place, and Finding Tranquility was born.

This isn't a story about transitions or what it's like to be a trans woman. It's a story about the nature and power of love. It's a story written for people who helped me to reexamine my internalized biases, and for that I am grateful. I hope the book speaks to you as well.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
I do! I'm not sure "story" is the right term as it was rather autobiographical. When I was five years old, my family got their first computer. I wrote about the youngest girl in a family of 7 who got up on a Saturday morning, typed on the computer, and watched her mom make breakfast.
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Where to find Laura Heffernan online

Website: http://www.lauraheffernan.com
Twitter: @lh_writes
Facebook: Facebook profile

Where to buy in print

https://www.northshire.com/search/site/laura%20heffernan

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A Royal Pain by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 69,970. Language: English. Published: August 16, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy
Lila's adjusted to married life pretty well, but now she must face her strongest challenge yet: meeting her mother-in-law, who is also the Queen. As soon as she and Pierre land in Corchenne, her life is a whirlwind of royal tutors and events and being in the spotlight. It's a lot to juggle even before Lila's con artist brother shows up. Can Lila stop him from taking advantage of her new status?
A Royal Farce by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 86,750. Language: English. Published: November 22, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
Lila's got a huge crush on her friend Pierre. To him, she'll always be the girl next door. When he proposes a green card marriage, it sounds like a dream come true. Once they're married, he'll have no choice but to start falling in love with her, right? 
Lights, Camera, Attraction!: The Complete Reality Star Series Collection by
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 232,620. Language: English. Published: October 8, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy
Jen went on a reality show hoping to win the $250,000 grand prize. She never dreamed she'd fall in love. Or that she'd be back for more shows.  Lights, Camera, Attraction contains all three books of the Reality Star series: America's Next Reality Star, Sweet Reality, and Reality Wedding.
Friction by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 86,510. Language: English. Published: July 22, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
Love isn't always sunshine and roses. Britt never wanted a relationship until she met Colin. But does that mean what they have is real?
Reality Wedding by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 79,090. Language: English. Published: July 1, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
When real life and television collide, this made-for-tv drama just might follow Jen right down the aisle!
Sweet Reality by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 80,940. Language: English. Published: June 15, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
When a competitor threatens to put Jen's new bakery out of business before it even opens, she goes on reality TV cruise to get the boost she needs. Will she be able to survive a second show with her business and her relationship intact?
America's Next Reality Star by
Price: $4.99 USD. (Free until July 26, 2028!) Words: 85,210. Language: English. Published: May 13, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
Desperate for money, Jen competes for a $250,000 prize on reality TV. When she meets Justin, she starts to wonder what the real prize is. But is their connection real — or is he only interested when the cameras are on? 
The Accidental Senator by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 63,710. Language: English. Published: October 19, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Parody, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
Sometimes when you fall, you wind up where you were meant to be.
Time of My Life: A Witty, Charming Romantic Comedy by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 43,570. Language: English. Published: August 26, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
(5.00 from 1 review)
Janey's never felt this way before, but Frank is forbidden. It's only one dirty dance - what could go wrong?
Poll Dancer by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 60,140. Language: English. Published: June 15, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
A delightfully modern twist on My Fair Lady: When a promotional video for her pole-dancing classes goes viral, Mel comes under fire from a local politician running for senate. Desperate to save her studio, Mel decides her only option is to launch her own campaign — and win!
Anna's Guide to Getting Even by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 89,400. Language: English. Published: March 16, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Feminist, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
When Anna's ex-boyfriend takes her private photographs and plasters the internet with them, she doesn't know what to do. But after Eric's vengeance costs Anna her job and new partner, she vows to make him pay. Revenge is a dish best served via subpoena.
Finding Tranquility: a Trans Love Story by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 84,410. Language: English. Published: January 20, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Feminist, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » General
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Christa Cooper finds the courage to transition after she nearly loses her life on September 11. Eighteen years later, she’s confronted by the wife she left behind. Can they find a future together, despite the past?
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