Kristy was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She spent much of her childhood and teenage years reading a broad range of genres, which included sci-fi/fantasy, King Arthur, and Jane Austen. She also attempted to write her own stories. She attended Arizona State University and completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering then pursued a Master's degree, also in Mechanical Engineering, from the University of Pittsburgh. But writing was her first love. While staying home to care for her four young children she attempted her first novel-length manuscript. That book, The Wren, was published in 2003. A second book, The Dove, soon followed. Taking a hiatus from writing to spend more time with her family, she recently completed the third book in the series, The Sparrow.After living in western Pennsylvania for almost 20 years, Kristy recently moved back to Arizona. She loves exploring her home state with the enhanced perspective that can only be gained after a prolonged absence. Many more old West stories are crowding her head. If only she could write them down faster.
