Lauren Chuslo-Shur grew up leading a gypsy-like existence. Born in Japan, she moved across the U.S. with her family. Never living in one place longer than 6 years until she, her husband John and one year old daughter moved to New Hampshire in 1986. That year she worked for the Exeter News-Letter as the Newmarket correspondent after taking several years off to return to school, have another baby and teach, she returned to the news paper business. She was the original editor of Our Times, a magazine for women, served as Seacoast Newspapers featured editor and now holds an eclectic position working on the southern NH weeklies.

Lauren's favorite websites are Net-Flix, Scripps Howard News Service, Crate & Barrel, Amazon.com.

Lauren's interests and hobbies include gardening, reading, softball, volleyball and shopping.