Born and raised in East Tennessee, Kacie is currently living in Chicago while pursuing a MS in Journalism at Northwestern University,  specializing in Social Justice Journalism & Media Law. Her prose and journalism have been recognized by the American Documentary Film Festival, Charlotte Lit, Scholastic, Writers of the Future, The Write Launch, Flash Fiction North, and more. When she's not writing, Kacie can be found practicing Vinyasa yoga, painting along with Bob Ross, getting a tattoo, or having a little too much fun out with friends.