Kd McCriteA native of the Ozarks, K.D. McCrite primarily writes books set in the mountains of Missouri and Arkansas. Her stories are touching and often humorous, portraying ordinary people who keep the wheels of life turning. McCrite's first three novels were ublished through Avalon books under the name Kathaleen Burr. Her Confessions of April Grace Series, from Thomas Nelson and HarperCollins, is a hilarious series for middle-grade 'tweens. The Further Confessions of April Grace was published by Lee Press. In Front of God and Everybody was in the top 12 finalists for the 2013-14 Mark Twain Readers Award. McCrite has also written cozy, crafting-circle mysteries for Annie's Publishing. With an unending love for books, McCrite worked for several years in two public libraries. She also worked in the field of mental health as a caseworker. McCrite graduated from Drury University with a degree in psychology. Read More Read Less