Laura Pedersen Books in Order

Laura Pedersen is a multifaceted writer, born in Buffalo, New York in 1965. With a background in finance, she spent several years working on the American Stock Exchange in Manhattan, where she began to develop her writing skills. This experience inspired her first book, Play Money, a memoir that chronicles her early career. She later transitioned to journalism, writing for The New York Times in the 1990s. Pedersen's work was recognized by President Clinton, who honored her as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans in 1994. Her television appearances include Oprah, Good Morning America, and David Letterman. In 2001, her debut novel, Going Away Party, won the Three Oaks Prize for Fiction. Pedersen's subsequent novels, including Beginner's Luck and Last Call, have received critical acclaim and been featured in various literary programs. She is a member of P.E.N. and resides in New York City.