Meet the Author
Avery Laurel is a young adult thriller author. With over eight years in the publishing industry as an editor, she can't wait to share her writing debut with you soon.
She writes about what keeps us up at night, from regrets to relationships, through the lens of bold and passionate young women.
Originally from California, she now lives and works in the Washington, D.C. area. When she's not writing, you can find her on a hike with her dog, Pickles, or curled up on the couch watching Criminal Minds.
You can connect with her online for a look at her inner writing life at @averylaurelauthor on Instagram and Tiktok.

Smithsonian Licensed Publishing, Editorial → Smithsonian Enterprises → 2023-present
Associate Editor → National Geographic Kids Books → National Geographic → 2021-2023
Assistant Editor → National Geographic Kids Books → National Geographic → 2019-2021
Editorial Assistant → National Geographic Kids Books → National Geographic → 2018-2019
B.A. in History from Carleton College, Phi Beta Kappa.