About Lauren

Hi! I’m Lauren Underwood, a writer based in Kansas City. I’ve loved writing ever since I was a kid, thanks to my family and teachers who encouraged me to put pen to paper. I studied English and Creative Writing at the University of Kansas and always knew I wanted to build a career around storytelling.

After college, I started writing professionally at a digital marketing agency. Over time, I moved into managing SEO, editing, and social media—all of which helped me understand how words really work in the real world.
I self-published my first poetry book, these nights I spend with my ghosts, which dives into my mental health struggles. My second book, my bones in your backyard, explores heartbreak and relationships with honesty and nuance.

I am currently working on my third poetry book (title and cover reveal coming soon!) as well as a literary fiction novel that is near and dear to my heart.