BIOGRAPHY

Kathy Kehrli's avocation is writing, and she operates a business called The Flawless Word. While her professional endeavors often take her into the realm of technical minutiae and business-oriented writing, her love for words and poetry remains close at heart.  Her confidence in her poetic abilities came in 8th grade when she received an A+ on a poetry-writing assignment on the book Sounder.  Kathy's poetry has been featured in a variety of publications, both online and in print.  Kathy’s poetry and book reviews have appeared in Sol Magazine, Fantasy, Folklore and Fairytales; Suite 101, Wordweaving, Straight from the Heart; Spellbound Magazine; Inscriptions; and Scottish Radiance.

Website:  http://www.TheFlawlessWord.com

Favorite Quote:  “Do not go gentle into that good night.  Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” —Dylan Thomas 

Kathy Kehrli demonstrates a strong ability to creatively develop an idea to its fullest potential through deceptively simple diciton, but complex layered thoughts. Her free and easy writing style grabs the reader's attention with concrete, symbolic and figurative images.  Excellent craftmanship and word choices, with great attention to detail. The ballad-like poem, "Citrus-y Conditions," is dense with sensory references and outstanding fresh imagery; its alliterations and lilting musical phrasings tie the poem together.  Very clever handling of what was surely a difficult approach to a unusual topic; the extended metaphor makes a refreshing contrast between citrus fruit and winter weather.  Excellent use of rhyme and meter.