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Biography

Laura Carpenter is an award-winning Irish-hearted storyteller who has published more than forty books across multiple romance and fiction universes. She writes about storms and courage, found families, quiet revolutions, and love that protects. Her stories live where everyday life meets extraordinary human resilience — in community halls, coastal harbours, sports grounds, kitchens lit by kettle steam, and the places we hold each other together.
She is the creator behind Emerald Harbour House, her publishing home for many imprints and pen names — from soft community romances and coastal emotional dramas to Crown & Clover prestige sagas, ethical sports love stories, velvet-dark glamour romances, myth-threaded Belfast fantasy as Nessa Morrigan, and procedural fiction as L. M. Ward.
Across every lane and alias, Laura writes with the same promise: no cheap cruelty, no broken trust, emotionally safe journeys, deeply earned love, and endings that take care of the reader’s heart.
With an ever-growing catalogue and readership, she is building something rare — a universe of books readers don’t just consume, but live inside.

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Awards & Recognitions

Since publishing my first full-length novel, I’ve been honored to participate in some of the most respected book awards and literary communities in the industry. Every recognition—whether it’s a five-star reader review, a festival nod, or an official nomination—reminds me why I started writing in the first place: to connect, to heal, and to tell stories that matter.

Some of the awards and recognitions I’ve entered or been featured in include:

BookFest Awards
Recognized for exceptional literary work and storytelling in the 2025 BookFest Awards.

Indie Book Awards
Multiple books submitted for Indie Book Awards, celebrating the best in independent publishing.

KDP Select All-Star Program
Featured as part of Amazon’s KDP Select All-Star program for outstanding reader engagement.

ARC (Advance Reader Copy) Communities
My books have been featured with top ARC review groups, receiving glowing early feedback from hundreds of readers.

BookTok & Bookstagram Features
Selected and spotlighted by leading BookTok and Bookstagram reviewers, with positive reviews and social buzz.

Reader’s Choice Awards
Submitted several titles for Reader’s Choice Awards in the romance, women’s fiction, and historical saga categories.

Media & Press:
My books and story have been featured in literary interviews, podcasts, and social media spotlights.

Professional Memberships:
Active member of independent author networks and literary communities.

Speaking & Panels:
Invited as a guest for online panels, book festivals, and indie author events.

Charity & Community:
Supporter of local literacy programs, community arts, and initiatives giving a voice to underrepresented stories.

I’m committed to continuing this journey—not just for the accolades, but for every reader who finds themselves between the pages. Thank you for being part of my story.

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