Kelly Stone Gamble was born in a small Midwestern town and has lived all over the US, including 25 years in Las Vegas, before settling in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Currently a faculty member at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Kelly shares her passion for literature, the humanities, and writing with aspiring minds.

When not working or writing, she immerses herself in travel, building projects, and spending quality time with loved ones. Always on the lookout for her next big adventure, she is determined to leave an indelible mark on the literary landscape and inspire others to embrace their own journeys of exploration and self-discovery.