About

Kristy D. Smith holds hold three degrees in business: a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership; a Master of Business Administration in Project Management; and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. She is a life-long learner, reading and teaching, continuing to learn from her discipline and her students. Her work in academia has positioned her to transition to her heart’s calling – sharing her story through writing books.

In her personal life, she is centered on being a blessing to those around her. She and her husband have been married for more than 23 years, have a daughter and her husband, a son serving in our Nation’s military along with his supportive wife. She and her husband adopted their grandsons in April 2017 and are again raising children in a blended family environment. They also have two, four-legged girls, mastiff mixes that are loving life with the family. The entire family loves the outdoors, particularly fishing, camping, riding motorcycles, and traveling. And a fun fact for all, she is a former Miss Teen of New Mexico and was invited to join the performing group Up With People!

What are readers saying?

The book is excellent! I thought it did a good job of balancing the impact God has on her life and that He comes first.

Beth B

I never understood . . . and then my smart friend, Kristy said “we are born to love our parents.”

Jennifer R

Kristy’s writing balances a tough topic with humor, grace, and honesty!

Tammy S

Let’s build something together.