Hello, my friends!

I’m over the moon to announce that The Alchemy of Flowers, my debut novel for adults, is coming with Harper Muse in summer 2025! The story is women’s fiction meets magical realism… here’s a bit about the book:

After years of infertility and heartbreak, Eloise Bourne finds a mysterious job in locked castle gardens in the south of France. She hopes to escape reminders of children but soon discovers an enigmatic little girl—who may or may not be human—who needs her help.

The most common question I’ve been getting is why I decided to venture into adult territory! Here are my thoughts on that:

I’ve written a dozen books for older children and teens, most of which have gorgeous global settings, magical realism, undercurrents of love and transformation, themes of deep connections among humans and nature, and themes of overcoming trauma to find joy. A few years ago, I felt drawn to explore more adult issues in my novels—in the case of this first book, healing after infertility and miscarriage. But I didn’t want it to be depressing! I wanted to explore how to heal within a lush, magic-laced realm that readers wanted to immerse themselves in.

I wanted my book to have a mystical, transporting, wish-fulfillment vibe… while also addressing some raw emotional topics. In my own journey from infertility to adopting my son, there were so many meaningful and mythical moments along the way, including healing rituals and divinations. I wanted a way to channel the beauty and wisdom I gleaned from my own experiences into a fictional story with mythological framing. That is what has felt true to me on the deepest level.

Thanks for your enthusiasm about this book— I hope you love it! Stay tuned for more details about the story, the cover (still in process!), preorder info, book club resources, events, and more! You can join The Garden for updates and giveaways here. You can also see The Alchemy of Flowers page of my website, which has links to interviews and fun extras.

xo,

Laura