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Local Author Secures Two-Book Deal with Hachette

6/19/2025

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Local author Lauren Appelbaum has burst onto the literary scene with her debut novel, "Rachel Weiss’s Group Chat." A graduate of the University of Washington Informatics program and a seasoned Seattle tech editor, she has secured a two-book deal with Hachette Book Group. Her captivating blend of technical and creative writing is now available nationwide.

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Story summary

Local author Lauren Appelbaum has burst onto the literary scene with her debut novel, "Rachel Weiss’s Group Chat." A graduate of the University of Washington Informatics program and a seasoned Seattle tech editor, she has secured a two-book deal with Hachette Book Group. Her captivating blend of technical and creative writing is now available nationwide.