Kirsten Pursell

Kirsten Pursell is a best selling and award winning author known for her engaging narratives that often blend romance with deeper emotional themes. The Unabridged Life of Missy Kinkaid (release date: 10/14/2025) is her sixth novel. Finding Scarlet, her fifth novel (and was previously published as The Scarlet D), has won numerous literary awards. Her fourth book, Long Enough to Love You, earned numerous awards in women’s fiction, divorce fiction and romance and was an Amazon best seller. Previous works include her memoir, On Becoming Me: Memoir of an 80’s Teenager, and two additional novels: Harvard and Company Clown. Learn more on the website bearing her name.

Outside of writing, she is an avid swimmer who enjoys training and competing in open water and pool events near and far. She is fluent in German, loves to channel her inner mermaid through SCUBA adventures, and will travel just about anywhere given the opportunity. Time with her now adult children is her favorite (a nonfat latte a strong second). She lives in Southern California.