Laurence Davidson, Author

Welcome to laurencedavidson.comI am the author of The Flow, SOAPBOX, and Kill All the Butterflies. (There is also a new trilogy in the works called Pressing Matters, though that is all I’m divulging for now.)Beyond writing, I’m a sommelier, chef, musician, traveler, and long-time Theravada Buddhist meditation teacher based in Walla Walla, Washington.On the surface, those sound like entirely unrelated pursuits. They felt that way to me, too—until I realized they are all asking the same central question in different ways: What does it mean to be human?I explore that question through memoir, literary fiction, and short essays on cultural parallels, technology, philosophy, food, music, and the unexpected ways we stumble into wisdom.The Books
The Flow: A Hedonist's Guide to Buddhism, Meditation and Travels in Thailand
Follows a month I spent at a high-mountain monastery before wandering Thailand in search of temples, remarkable meals, unexpected friendships, and a deeper understanding of why we spend so much of life chasing things that never quite satisfy us.SOAPBOX
A sharp look at technology, outrage, and what happens when algorithms learn not only how to manipulate us, but eventually know us better than we know ourselves. Available now at online retailers worldwide.Kill All the Butterflies
A literary novel about power, reputation, moral ambiguity, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. I began this tale years ago, set it aside, but could never quite shake it—so I finally finished the beast. Coming soon.Different stories, different worlds—but the same fascination with the contradictory creatures who inhabit them.What You'll Find Here
I have zero interest in easy answers, fashionable certainty, or polished perfection. I'm far more interested in the awkward, heartbreaking places where real life happens. If you're looking for immaculate prose scrubbed free of humanity and humor, you've taken a wrong turn.If, on the other hand, you're curious about books, travel, meditation, food, wine, or the occasional rabbit hole that begins in philosophy and ends with vintage Fender guitar specs over a plate of street food—welcome. Pull up a chair.Below, you'll find links to my books and my Substack (where new essays appear whenever an idea refuses to leave me alone). If you'd like to become an Advance Reader for upcoming releases, I’d love to connect through the secure contact form below.A brief note for solicitors: If you're reaching out to sell SEO, guaranteed reviews, web traffic, or AI solutions, I wish you a long and prosperous career—it just won't be with me.Thanks for stopping by.