From Bestselling Author to Finding Her Voice Again After Injury | Laura Van Wormer

Laura Van Wormer is a bestselling novelist who published 14 books with major publishers before a devastating head-on collision with a drunk driver changed everything. The accident caused a traumatic brain injury and damaged her vocal cords, making traditional writing and speaking extremely difficult for years.

Instead of giving up, Laura reinvented her storytelling through podcasting. She created The Class of ’74 — a serialized audio drama set in the early 1970s that blends nostalgia, history, humor, and healing.

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Laura shares:

• Her journey from publishing insider to bestselling novelist

• The life-changing accident and its impact on her creativity and voice

• How she struggled to write again after the injury

• Why podcasting became part of her recovery

• The creation of The Class of ’74

• Lessons on resilience, reinvention, and finding new ways to use your gifts

• What she learned about gratitude and grief along the way

If you’re in your 20s facing a setback that feels like it took away your identity or ability, this episode is a powerful reminder that new paths can emerge even after everything changes.

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Connect with Laura Van Wormer

Website:https://classof74podcast.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-van-wormer-3a92621a/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Laura Van Wormer

1:40 - From Publishing to Bestselling Novelist

8:15 - The Accident That Changed Everything

15:30 - Losing Her Ability to Write and Speak Easily

23:10 - The Long Road of Recovery

31:45 - How Podcasting Became Part of Her Healing

40:20 - Creating The Class of ’74

48:50 - Reinvention After Losing Your Original Path

57:15 - Lessons on Resilience and Finding New Purpose