Kerry Kriseman

Kerry Kriseman is the author of Accidental First Lady: On the Front Lines (and Behind the Scenes) of Local Politics, a candid memoir about her twenty-two years as a political spouse and first lady of St. Petersburg, Florida. With honesty, resilience, and humor, she shares her journey of finding her own voice while navigating family life, community expectations, and surviving cancer.

She helps others tell their stories through her online course, Make Memoir Magic, and teaches at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes at Eckerd College and the University of South Florida. A travel writer as well, Kerry brings destinations to life through stories that connect people, culture, and place. Whether guiding aspiring authors, teaching in the classroom, or exploring the world, she champions the power of story to educate, inspire, and entertain.