K T. Richey

K. T. Richey burst on the literary scene as a dynamic new voice in contemporary Christian fiction. With her thought provoking stories and truthful voice of her characters, she has garnered praise from people in and outside the religious community. Ms. Richey began writing at a young age as a way to pass time, never desiring to become a professional writer. During this time, Richey received praise from Pulitzer Prize winning author, Eudora Welty. After retiring in 2000 from her extensive community work and her job with a governmental agency, she continued to write. Ms. Richey entered the ministry in 1997 in Greenville, SC. She has worked in the area of church planting, development and restructuring. She is the former pastor. Ms. Richey continues to write stories that inspire people. She sees her writing as a ministry speaking to the lives of people of various age, cultures and religious backgrounds. In 2007 she received her first publishing deal with Genesis Press. Her first novel, Lady Preacher, received rave reviews from critics, book clubs and religious leaders. In 2012, she signed with Urban Christian/Kensington Publishing group. Her first novel in this collaboration, The Veil, was nominated for 2013 Christian Fiction book of the year at the African-American Literary Awards. She was also nominated for the same award in 2014 for her book, Sunday Morning Blues. Ms. Richey is also a recipient of the L.G. McGuire literary award in Poetry. Ms. Richey is a graduate of Morris College in Sumter, SC with a Bachelor's of Arts in Social Studies and Clemson University with a Masters Degree in Counseling. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Although Richey travels the country speaking to women's and singles groups, book clubs, and literary events, she calls North Carolina her home. She has one daughter, Andrea.