About Joan Kayse

I live near Louisville, Kentucky a place known for its famous horse race, the departure point for the great explorers Lewis and Clark, a famous baseball bat and orthopaedic nurses whose greatest passion is writing. No pets, no children though I have lots of friends with both. I still believe my Prince Charming is just around the corner.

Um, excuse me while I go check around the corner.

At the risk of sounding cliche, I have been writing stories all my life. My first story was written in fifth grade when I composed a dramatic piece about a picture of a lavender flower. Mrs. Pierce had no idea what she started with her weekly creative writing exercises when she asked me to come to the front of the class to tell my tale. But I still remember the pride and excitement I felt at having my story recognized.

My early success did not end there. In eighth grade I once again dazzled the educational world with my gripping adaptation of "The Little Match Girl". I concede that the world was not quite ready for the, ahem, brilliance of "The Little Flashlight Girl" but I persevered.

It took me much too long to realize that I wanted to build a career with my storytelling. There have been ups and there have been downs. I've had so much support from friends and critique partners, contest judges and published authors who give so generously of their time. One of the highlights has been the friendship and support of an amazing group of ladies called the Romance Bandits. Here's to all the Banditas!

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