Kelsey Gietl

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Kelsey Gietl grew up with a love of books and excessive use of her library card. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Graphic Design from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and has made a career in fields from event planning and proposal writing to product management and communications. Her novels stem from her belief that the present reflects the past, and always involve a healthy dose of romance and a touch of intrigue.\n\nIn her free time—when she’s not writing, reading, or researching—she enjoys yoga, musical theatre, beach vacations, and gallivanting around St. Louis with her amazing husband and two beautiful children. Across Oceans is the debut novel in her Hope or High Water series, to be followed by its second volume, Twisted River.\n\nShe's always up for a lively discussion about history, writing, or anything really and can be contacted via kelseygietl.com.