Kristy Abbott

Author of The Ghosted Bridge and Finding Home (both from North Star Press, of St. Cloud), Kristy Abbott is a working freelance writer specializing in online content and social media. She has over 30 years of writing experience working in entertainment publicity and corporate public relations. Kristy received her undergraduate degree in Journalism from the University of Southern California. After several years in publicity with such firms as Rogers & Cowan and Slade, Grant, Hartman & Hartman, Kristy moved with her husband to raise their family in Medina, Minnesota. She worked as public relations director for NordicTrack and served as publicity chairman for numerous philanthropies.As a freelance writer Kristy has developed content for clients in a variety of industries including public relations, retail, B2B lead generation/marketing, legal marketing, health care, retail, education, entertainment management, human resources and professional sports. Kristy received her Master of Professional Writing degree from the University of Southern California in May, 2011. Currently residing in Excelsior, Minnesota, Kristy is preparing to launch her next book, Finding Home, the first in a children’s picture book series with artist/illustrator Danusia Keusder, available in March 2014 (North Star Press of St. Cloud). In 2011, Kristy was featured as a speaker for the Minnesota State Conference for P.E.O., an international women’s philanthropic fraternity.She is also a tennis teaching professional and coach.