L. E. Dudley (Laurie), a North Carolina native, is the author of the children's early chapter book fantasy series, The Unicorn Shore and the Middle Grades sci-fi novel, Deadly Frequencies. She is the proud wife of a career Army man and they have lived all over the world with their 3 children.

Laurie believes books, especially fiction, have great power in helping children process hard situations and big emotions. She has not only witnessed it in the lives of her own children, who experienced the loss of friendships and a lack of stability due to frequent moves, but also in the classroom during her time as a Kindergarten teacher.

She is passionate about the importance of raising children with a love for reading, as well as the important role books hold in strengthening the loving bond between child and caregiver. No matter what is happening in a child's world, books create stability and a sense of power and control.

Bringing her own fantastical worlds to life to share with children everywhere has been a life long desire.

Laurie lives wherever the Army has currently sent her family, along with their little doodle dog, Lily, and their smooshy-face black cat, Pepper. She has a degree in communications and a master's degree in trauma counseling and is a full member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

The first book in her debut series, The Unicorn Shore: The Secret of the Shell, is available now through major online retailers. The sequel, Eclipse’s Secret, will be available June 30, 2025, and the third in the series, The Ring of Mischief, will release August 2025.                                        

Her middle grades sci-fi novel, Deadly Frequencies, will release September 2025.