About

Meet Kiki

Kristi Ivey, known as "Kiki" (a nickname from her niece who couldn't pronounce her full name), is a writer from East Tennessee's Campbell County. She emphasizes that family holds paramount importance in her life, though she prefers not to disclose her age. Despite traveling, she considers her small hometown irreplaceable.

The Writing Journey

Ivey began writing at age ten. One of her earliest poems, "Eyes of Gold," appears in her published work, though she revised it as an adult. She credits her grandmothers as primary inspirations: her grandmother Lowe introduced her to formative books like A Wrinkle in Time and Judy Blume works, fostering her enduring science fiction passion. Her other grandmother, Rogers, taught resilience and the importance of defending one's values.

Published Works

Fierce Tempo — a poetry collection written during an extremely challenging period, this collection holds deep personal significance. "Fierce Tempo is precious to me because it was written during the hardest, most stressful, chaotic time of my life," she states, hoping readers discover personal meaning within its pages.

Peyton the Queen and Jay — an illustrated children's book addressing bullying, with interactive questions that draw children out and give them the chance to write in their own words how they feel about being kind to others.

Poetry First

Poetry emerged as her first literary love, providing emotional sustenance during difficult times. The creative process started with a single poem at her grandmother's driveway and has never stopped.

Current Life

In her spare time, Ivey enjoys walking, spending time with family and friends, playing with her Cockapoo named Hemi, and creating TikTok content. She describes herself as "a normal country girl with an average intelligence who loves and respects the written word."