Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP

Laura VanArendonk Baugh, CPDT-KA KPACTP, is an award-winning writer of speculative fiction, mystery, and nonfiction. Her works have earned numerous accolades, including the Realm Award for Best Fantasy, a semi-finalist spot in SPFBO's Best Fantasy, three-star (the highest possible) ratings on Tangent's "Recommended Reading" list, and praise from Publishers Weekly.

Laura speaks professionally on a variety of topics throughout the year—in her day job she's a professional animal trainer and behavior consultant, and for a hobby an award-winning costumer—and enjoys hiking, geeking, chocolate, and making her imaginary friends fight each other for imaginary reasons.