My name is Kim, and I live in Sandy, Utah. I grew up in Utah and have lived here my whole life, but I've been lucky enough to travel across the US, to Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Caribbean. I have three mostly grown kids, one adorable grandson, and an ever-changing menagerie of pets. My husband and I like camping, golfing, and snow shoeing together. I also love crocheting, knitting, reading, and eating chocolate.I graduated from Cottonwood High School, got my Bachelors degree from Westminster College, and my Masters degree in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. In addition to writing, I teach workshops and classes for those who want to learn to write or want to expand their skills and knowledge.My first novel, KISS KISS BARK, was originally titled MY BROTHER THE DOG. It was based on a true story about my mom and my uncle. My uncle's name really was Donald, just like Mattie's little brother in the book. You can visit my web site at www.kwjustesen.com, or at http://about.me.kim_justesen to learn more about me and my books.