Laya V Smith is a dedicated history nerd and WWII buff, with a degree in the subject from the University of Utah. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, two children, and one beefy Labrador. The Lumbermill is her debut novel.

Laya V Smith is a dedicated history nerd and WWII buff, with a degree in the subject from the University of Utah. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, two children, and one beefy Labrador. The Lumbermill is her debut novel.