Lawrence Weill is an academic leader and an author and artist from western Kentucky.

Lawrence has nine books in print. He writes novels, short fiction, non-fiction articles and books, creative non-fiction, and poetry. His work has appeared in a wide range of local, regional, and national journals. He also is a visual artist working in graphite, oils, metal and wood.

Dr. Weill lives in the woods in Lyon County, Kentucky overlooking a beaver pond next to a wildlife preserve. He is also an avid outdoorsman and gardener.