Background & Upbringing
Kaylee grew up in a lively, tourism-driven environment along the Grand Strand. Her parents owned a small beachfront café, where she spent summers helping out between family outings to the boardwalk. Even in the hustle and bustle of peak tourist season, Kaylee’s parents always made time to foster her love for reading and creative expression.
Education
Kaylee attended a local public school, thriving in the performing arts program. She then went on to study English Literature at the College of Charleston, immersing herself in the Lowcountry’s rich history and literary traditions. While there, she joined writing workshops that shaped her unique blend of coastal fiction and reflective prose.
Professional Background
After college, Kaylee returned to Myrtle Beach to work as a social media manager for local resorts. On the side, she wrote travel articles, sharing insider tips on hidden beachfront spots and off-season tranquility. Her debut novel—a contemplative coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of beach tourism—earned her regional recognition. She now juggles freelance writing and novel-writing projects, often inspired by the contrasting calm and chaos of coastal life.
Places Lived
Aside from Charleston for college, Kaylee spent one summer interning at a publishing house in New York City. Although the big-city energy excited her, she found herself yearning for the ocean horizon and wide skies of the Grand Strand.
Influences
Kaylee is inspired by the Southern gothic undertones of Carson McCullers and the lush coastal settings of Pat Conroy. She also loves the music of local singer-songwriters, finding that their warm melodies capture the essence of a beach town’s slow, sun-kissed afternoons. Romance and sophistication in her work are often tied to open shorelines, evening boardwalk lights, and the private dreams people bring to the seashore.
