The McNeals are the prize-winning authors of short stories, essays, and seven novels, including five for young adults.

Their critically-acclaimed young adult novels include The Decoding of Lana Morris, Crushed, Zipped, and Crooked.  Dark Water, Laura's first solo title, will be published by Knopf on September 14, 2010. 

Tom is the author of Goodnight, Nebraska and the short-story "What Happened to Tully," which was made into an independent movie. His new novel for adults, To Be Sung Underwater, has been acquired by Little, Brown, and will be published in 2011.