Laura Whitcomb

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Full Name	Laura Whitcomb
Occupation	Author
Date Of Birth	Dec 19, 1958(1958-12-19)
Age	66
Country	United States
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Laura Whitcomb Biography

Laura Whitcomb is one of the most popular and richest Author who was born on December 19, 1958 in United States.

Whitcomb grew up in Pasadena California in a mildly haunted house. She received a degree in English from California State University in 1993. Whitcomb wrote several books including A Certain Slant of Light in 2005, and its companion novel Under the Light in 2014. She also authored the historical fiction novel, The Fetch and a couple of how-to books titled Novel Shortcuts: Ten Techniques to Ensure a Great First Draft, and Your First Novel: An Author Agent Team Share the Keys to Achieving Your Dreams. She’s taught language arts in California and Hawaii and was the runner up in the Bulwer-Lytton writing contest for the best first sentence of the worst Science Fiction novel never written. She lives in Wilsonville, Oregon, with her son Robinson.

Critical reception for Whitcomb’s work has been mixed to positive. Kirkus Reviews has largely panned Whitcomb’s work, criticizing it for being “forgettable” and not living up to its promise. In comparison, the American Library Association made A Certain Slant of Light one of their book picks for 2006 and the book was praised by Publishers Weekly. However, A Certain Slant of Light was chosen for the “Discover Great New Writers” program at Barnes & Noble bookstores. The Fetch was #5 in the top ten of Children’s Indie Next List 2009.

Laura Whitcomb Net Worth

Laura Whitcomb is one of the richest Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Laura Whitcomb 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Laura Whitcomb (born December 19, 1958) is an American novelist and teacher. She is best known for her book A Certain Slant of Light, which has been optioned for a film by Summit Entertainment. Whitcomb has won three Kay Snow awards and was runner-up in the Bulwer-Lytton Writing Contest.

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Ann Ranked on the list of most popular Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Laura Whitcomb celebrates birthday on December 19 of every year.

Top Facts about Laura Whitcomb

1. Laura Whitcomb is an American novelist and teacher.
2. She was born in Pasadena, California.
3. Her debut novel, “A Certain Slant of Light,” was published in 2005.
4. The book won the Washington State Book Award in 2006.
5. Whitcomb has also written several other novels, including “The Fetch” and “Under the Light.”
6. She currently teaches writing at Portland Community College.
7. Whitcomb has a Master of Fine Arts degree from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
8. Her books have been translated into multiple languages.
9. She has received positive reviews from publications such as Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews.
10. Whitcomb is known for her lyrical prose and supernatural themes in her writing.