L.D. Sargent studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, Ca. and she trained and performed at local theaters. L.D. moved to Los Angeles, California, but she gave up acting and focused on writing plays. She joined playwrights groups and co-produced plays for stage readings and live performances in Los Angeles, Ca.

In 2000 L.D.'s play script, "Crooked Letter, I" won the San Francisco Theatre Bay Area C.A.S.H. Grant Award.  L.D. wrote articles for the San Francisco Chronicle and My Bay Area Life magazine.  L.D. earned degrees in Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Development.  L.D.'s writing style is candid and personal with a "quirky" comedic flair. Her love for comedic acting that began with The Carol Burnett Show, eased back in L.D.'s life after being featured in a commercial for USPS where she is currently employed.