Author Bio Kay Day

Background

I've been self employed as a writer for over 20 years. In addition to writing for

magazines and newspapers, my work includes two books of poetry and a

nonfiction book detailing our daughter's experience with recurrent abdominal

pain. Her story fortunately has a happy ending.

I've contributed articles and poems to a number of other publications,

including manuals and educational tools for South Carolina's Endangered

Species Program.

I speak to trade, school, and civic groups about writing. One of the highlights of

2006 for me has been creating an oral history program for Shands

Jacksonville as part of the Arts in Medicine program there. Another exciting

venture is my new column at Family Security Matters, a venue that permits me

to express my views on world and national affairs for a wide audience.

Whether I'm interviewing a well-known writer or penning an essay about a

personal experience, I aim at a high standard of service for my editors. And

above all, I focus on process. That's what writing is all about.

Awards

My collection A Poetry Break was nominated for Book of the Year, Poetry, in 2005 by the
Southeastern Independent Booksellers Association. This collection also won top prize for
poetry in 2004 from Florida Writers Association. My nonfiction book Killing Earl won 2nd place
in Florida's National League of American Pen Women competition. Other awards include the
ByLine Literary Award for poetry and the Carrie Allen McCray Award for poetry. I've won a
number of awards, but the best recognition of all comes from the reader who writes to tell me
he or she is touched by my words.

Presentations

I've had the pleasure of presenting talks and workshops to groups like the Florida Council of
Teachers of English, the Southeastern Writers Association, Girlfriends' Weekend and the
Southeastern Booksellers' Trade Show.
I've read my poetry to groups like Jacksonville's American Association of University Women
and the BookIsland Festival.

Professional organizations

American Society of Journalists and Authors
Society of Professional Journalists
Online News Association
National League of American Pen Women

For more information

In-depth biography, publishing, and speaking information can be sent by email or regular
post. Contact me by email to kdaynjax@comcast.net.