About Me
I grew up in northeastern Massachusetts, but have since lived in central Virginia, the DC metro area, and most recently, rural Pennsylvania. I studied English at the University of Virginia and work in communications for an energy policy nonprofit. When I’m not writing, I’m checking out local diners, attempting to learn guitar, and coming to the realization that it’s a lot easier to invent lore for a fantasy novel than it is to think of fun facts about myself for my website bio.
I am represented by Brenna English-Loeb at Transatlantic Literary Agency. For business inquiries, please contact Brenna at brenna@transatlanticagency.com
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Long Bio
K.S. Shay is a writer and lover of all things strange, creepy, and magical. She grew up in the part of northeastern Massachusetts where half the streets are named after people who were accused of witchcraft, which is probably why she’s obsessed with the ghost stories in our backyards, how legends change over time, and how the stories we tell shape us in return.
Kate studied English and Psychology at the University of Virginia. She currently works in communications and design for an energy policy nonprofit and cares deeply about the environment, even though she probably couldn’t last a day in the wilderness.
When she’s not writing, Kate can be found spending way too much money on band merch at her local concert venue, or befriending her barista in order to get all the best coffee shop gossip. She’ll know she’s made it in life when she lives somewhere with a secret room behind one of those hidden bookshelf doors.
Her writing can be found across the internet, with the exception of a now-deleted Wattpad account whose handle you can pry from her cold, dead hands. You can find her online at ksshaywrites.com and across social media @ksshaywrites.