Laura Ward-Smith’s debut novel, We’re All Happy Here (formerly titled The Happiness Principle), was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize. It will be published by Hera in 2027, with a second novel to follow in 2028. A graduate of Faber Academy’s Writing a Novel course, Laura’s novels combine high-concept premises with psychological suspense.
Beyond writing, Laura works as a marketing director in the television industry, where she has led campaigns for major streaming and broadcasting brands, including Channel 4, Paramount+ and ITV. Her work has earned industry recognition, including a BAFTA Craft Award for Digital Creativity. She divides her time between London and Stroud.
