My name is Kirkley Elizabeth, and I’m a writer of fiction and creative non-fiction.  My latest projects are an adventure novel with fantastical elements, and a memoir.

The seed of my novel, American Fledgling, was planted when my husband I and were sitting in Sabrina’s Cafe in Callowhill, Philadelphia one autumn.  It was Thanksgiving weekend, and we somehow got onto the topic of unique Thanksgiving traditions in our great country.  Out of one of those traditions–the turkey’s presidential pardon–the idea for my novel, American Fledgling was born.  Each of the images above reflects a hint about this novel featuring animal life, alternate American history, and magic.

American Fledgling is complete, and I am currently seeking representation for this 44,000 word middle grade adventure novel.

My memoir-in-progress centers on my family as well as my travels throughout China–where I lived for two and a half years–and back again.