Elise Hart Kipness is a bestselling author, particularly known for her crime, mystery, and thriller novels. Her debut work, "Lights Out," has garnered significant attention and acclaim. Beyond her writing career, Kipness has an impressive background in television sports reporting.
Kipness' experience in the high-pressure, adrenaline-pumping world of live TV has greatly influenced her work. She has chased marquee athletes through the tunnels of Madison Square Garden and reported to national audiences under bright, glaring lights. Her professional journey in television sports reporting included stints at Fox Sports Network, New York's WNBC-TV, News 12 Long Island, and the Associated Press. In addition to her work in sports reporting, Kipness has also covered various major events such as the Olympics, NBA Playoffs, World Series, March Madness, and the US Opens for golf and tennis.
Currently, Kipness serves as the Co-President of Sisters in Crime Connecticut, demonstrating her commitment to the writing community. She is also a member of Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. Kipness, a graduate of Brown University, is a dedicated professional who balances her time between writing, reading, and watching thrillers. She has two college-age sons and shares her life with her husband and their three labradoodles, alternating between residences in Key West, Florida, and Stamford, Connecticut.