Laura Lee Smith’s novel, Heart of Palm, is the story of the small town of Utina, Florida on the brink of change. But first, its oldest and most notorious family, the Bravos, must reckon with new developments and atone for past sins.
Laura’s short fictions was selected by guest editor Amy Hempel for inclusion in New Stories from the South. Her work has also appeared in The Florida Review, Natural Bridge, Bayou and other journals. She has taught creative writing at Flagler College.