What Grows from Rot

By Laura Jean Dahl

Inspired to combine contrasting ideas, Laura Jean Dahl is a boundary pushing writer, artist, producer and educator. A life-long writer, she now has the time to devote herself fully to the craft of creating compelling literature. Her art has been featured in many shows, including the national Silvermine Guild competition and the international Art Reach competition in Utah. As an American nomad, Laura’s diverse career includes being a back stage tour guide at Disney World; an antiques dealer; teaching art, drama, and English; and helping found and being the director of a homeless outreach and addiction recovery program.

Throughout, writing has remained her passion. Laura devotes herself to perfecting every word on the page, to the rhythm of language, and to putting her readers into the perspective of the protagonist. Her lifelong work in social services with disadvantaged children and adults gives Laura an intimate understanding of the human psyche and struggle, which is expressed through the interpersonal conflicts of her characters.

Laura has just completed her first novel, The Ring of Roses, a modern day horror fairytale set in Barcelona. This spine chilling book takes you on the journey of potential lovers desperately trying to find their way while the villain keeps thwarting them. www.LauraJeanDahl.com