Vivian Yeiser Laramore (1892 – 1975) was born in Missouri, but her family moved to Jacksonville, Florida when she was a child. Vivian began writing in her teens and was editor of her high school's literary magazine. After marrying, she relocated to Miami, where she lived for the rest of her life. Vivian's poetry appeared in a variety of magazines, she published several books, taught poetry in college, and hosted a weekly poetry group in her home for 45 years. She was appointed as Poet Laureate of Florida in 1931 and
served in that role until her death.