Laura DeHart Young, Author
Stories have always been my way of making sense of the world—through love, resilience, humor, and the quiet moments that stay with us long after the last page.
Welcome to my corner of the internet, where you’ll find poetry, short fiction, behind-the-scenes updates, and, soon, the return of my seven novels—all with a new look and bonus content, including a special foreword dedicated to Naiad Press.
Thank you for stopping by. I’m glad you’re here.
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A New Chapter
My publishing journey began with the groundbreaking Naiad Press in 1995 and my first book, There Will Be No Goodbyes. Naiad Press was a dedicated group of writers with a shared goal: to create books that made lesbian women feel seen and their lives validated as beautiful.
After many years, I’m preparing new editions of my novels—beautifully redesigned and published for the women loving women community. Each book is being carefully restored with new covers, updated interiors, and fresh digital editions before returning to readers.
The journey is just beginning, and I look forward to sharing it with you.
Coming Soon
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Newly republished novels
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eBook and paperback editions
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Brand new books! Narrative poetry that tells the story of two women running a farm in the Yuma Valley, Arizona. It’s a trilogy of survival in an unforgiving landscape.
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Author updates and behind-the-scenes news
Subscribers are invited into the Reading Room—a cozy place reserved for readers who enjoy discovering women-loving-women short stories and flash fiction.
When you join my mailing list, you’ll receive the complimentary short story, “Southern Nights,” and access to a growing collection of Subscriber-Only fiction, bonus material, and monthly additions. New stories will be added on the 1st of every month.
Whether you’re here for romance, humor, or a quiet story to enjoy with a cup of coffee, I hope you’ll make yourself at home.
Coming Soon to the Reading Room
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New Short Stories and Flash Fiction
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Enough Said
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Hearts of Summer
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Night Watch
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Flash Fiction with the Naiad “Chain Gang” authors
Behind the Stories
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Early stories about the legendary Naiad Press
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What it’s really like to be published
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Additional stories and bonus content added throughout the year.