Laurie Boyle Crompton

Laurie Boyle Crompton is the author of several YA books, including Pretty in Punxsutawney, Adrenaline Crush and Love and Vandalism . Laurie graduated first in her class from St. John's University with a BA in English and Journalism. She has written for national magazines like Allure , survived a teaching stint at an all-boy's high school, and appeared on Good Day New York several times as a toy expert. And yes, "toy expert" is an actual profession. She grew up in a small town in western PA and...See more

Laurie Boyle Crompton is the author of several YA books, including Pretty in Punxsutawney, Adrenaline Crush and Love and Vandalism . Laurie graduated first in her class from St. John's University with a BA in English and Journalism. She has written for national magazines like Allure , survived a teaching stint at an all-boy's high school, and appeared on Good Day New York several times as a toy expert. And yes, "toy expert" is an actual profession. She grew up in a small town in western PA and now lives near NYC with her family and three fuzzy "dog toy experts." See less