Laurie Gwen Shapiro

Laurie Gwen Shapiro is the author of three highly-praised novels for adults. She co directed the documentary Keep the River on Your Right, for which she received a televised Independent Spirit Award from one of her favorite actors, Dennis Hopper, but unfortunately in a state of shock forgot to thank everybody, even her mother. She lives in New York City, her hometown, with Australian musician husband Paul, and their vary musical daughter Violet.