Kristy Abbott

Author of The Ghosted Bridge, Kristy Abbott is a working freelance writer specializing in online content and social media. She has over 30 years of writing experience working in entertainment publicity and corporate public relations.

Kristy received her undergraduate degree in Journalism from the University of Southern California. After 10 years in publicity with such firms as Rogers & Cowan and Slade, Grant, Hartman and Hartman, Kristy moved with her husband to raise their family in Medina, Minnesota. She worked as public relations director for NordicTrack and served as publicity chairman for numerous philanthropies.

She has developed content for clients in a variety of industries including public relations, retail, B2B lead generation/marketing, legal marketing, health care, retail, human resources and professional sports. In 2011, Kristy received her Master of Professional Writing degree from the University of Southern California.

Kristy's next book, Finding Home, is the first in a children's picture book series with artist/illustrator Danusia Keusder and will debut in March 2014.

Currently residing in Excelsior, Minnesota, Kristy is also a tennis coach and teaching professional.