Lauren Lee Smith

Lauren Lee Smith was born and raised in rural Northern California Gold Country on Nisenan land, surrounded by remnants of forgotten history like pioneer cemeteries, abandoned gold mines, indigenous grinding rocks and of course, the powerful river and its many tributaries. As a mother, mental health advocate, and history lover, her work often explores maternal mental health, trauma, male brutality, and the historical intersections of diverse cultures through the lens of feminist horror. 

She now lives by the sea in Southern California with her family and a herd of dogs and cats. She enjoys trying to grow old fashioned roses in the balmy climate and writing novels and screenplays that confront the darker, more taboo elements of the feminine experience. The Night Pool is the first of many novels to come.