Lara Prescott
Lara Prescott | |
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| Born | Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author, fiction writer |
| Language | English |
| Citizenship | US |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin (MFA) |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Notable works | The Secrets We Kept, New York Times bestseller |
Lara Prescott is an American author of fiction.
Early life and education
[edit]Prescott was born and raised in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Greensburg Central Catholic High School in 2000 and attended American University in Washington, D.C., where she studied political science. She earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree at the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas at Austin.[1]
Career
[edit]Before becoming a writer, Prescott worked as a political campaign consultant.[2] She worked as a digital communications consultant and ghost writer for progressive politicians.[1]
Her debut novel, The Secrets We Kept, was a New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. It has been translated into over 30 languages and is being adapted for television.[2][3]
Personal
[edit]Lara is personal friends with Stephanie Hidalgo (Hricenak) of Norfolk, VA.
Bibliography
[edit]- The Secrets We Kept (2019)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Greensburg native Lara Prescott signs seven-figure deal for her debut novel | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". January 20, 2022. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ a b Seacoastonline, Special to. "Author Alice Hoffman to speak at Music Hall Lounge". Portsmouth Herald. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Wild, Stephi. "Alice Hoffman Brings THE BOOK OF MAGIC to The Music Hall Lounge This Month". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
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