Ryshia Kennie is a successful author from Canada, known for her novels in the genres of suspense, romance, and historical fiction. She has won several awards for her work and has been a semifinalist in Amazon's Kindle Awards. Kennie's love for reading began at a young age with Nancy Drew novels, and she discovered her passion for romance writing soon after.
Kennie's frequent travels play a significant role in her writing, as she draws inspiration from the various places she visits. She believes that there is always an intriguing location for a suspense novel to be set, often dreaming of warmer climates to contrast her hometown's cold prairie winters. In 2011, Kennie achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first romance novel writer from her city to win a writing award. Her romantic suspense novel, "Fatal Intent," was also a semifinalist in the Kindle Awards.
In addition to her writing, Kennie enjoys a variety of hobbies and activities during her free time. She is an avid golfer and fitness enthusiast who also enjoys reading, socializing with friends, and planning vacation trips. Kennie currently resides in the city of Saskatchewan, where she embraces all four seasons, particularly the winter. When she's not traveling, Kennie finds joy in collecting unique memories from around the world to inspire her writing.
Kennie's novels have taken her characters to diverse locations, from the depression era prairies in her first book "From the Dust" to various destinations around the globe. She has a talent for finding adventure and turning her experiences into captivating stories. While some of her travel memories may not directly make it into her novels, they provide unique insights and inspiration for her mainly romantic suspense and women's fiction writing. Readers can learn more about Kennie and her work by visiting her website.