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Laura Moriarty is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Kansas, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She is an accomplished literary novelist whose work explores complex characters and emotional depth across historical and contemporary settings.
Her research and creative practice center on fiction writing, particularly the novel form. She investigates how voice, character, plot, and language sustain reader engagement over long narratives. Her focus includes the intellectual and emotional growth of female protagonists, class dynamics, and moral transformation in ordinary lives.
Laura Moriarty’s publications reveal a consistent engagement with character-driven storytelling. Her novels often examine pivotal life moments, moral dilemmas, and personal reinvention, spanning genres from young adult dystopia to historical and contemporary literary fiction. Themes of identity, resilience, and social context recur throughout her body of work.
Notable scientific awards include:
- Elle Magazine's reader-chosen Novel of the Year (2007) for The Rest of Her Life
She is actively involved in mentoring graduate writers, advising MFA theses and PhD creative dissertations. Her advisees include Tracey Lien, Rebekah Taussig, and Kate Elizabeth Russell. While no specific grants are mentioned, her sustained publication record with major presses (Hyperion, Riverhead, HarperTeen) reflects significant creative achievement. She continues to contribute to the literary community through her writing and pedagogy.
