Former PR and marketing professional turns her hand to writing novels.
A writer and editor for other people most of her career, Kay Jennings started a new chapter in her life as a published author in 2019 when she created the Port Stirling Mystery series. She now writes full-time.
Kay’s focus during her years in the corporate world was PR, corporate communications, sports writing and editing. She’s been a writer/writing coach for Bleacher Report, a premier international sports website. Previously, she directed Internal Communications at Nike, Inc. She’s also held senior management positions in tourism and healthcare communications. Kay founded Paris Communications, a full-service communications firm, which she’s owned since 2000.
Kay was born and raised near the Oregon coast in a small town not unlike her fictional Port Stirling. She now lives in Estacada, Oregon, with her husband, Steve, and spends much of her time in their five-acre garden. Traveling the world, playing bad golf, cooking, reading, and following several sports teams takes up the rest.
She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters In Crime, Willamette Writers, and Oregon Writers Colony.
I intend to continue writing the Port Stirling Mystery series as long as readers want it, and I’m now at work on book 9. My heartfelt thanks for reading my books, leaving wonderful reviews, and helping me to spread the word to new readers. I am forever grateful to you.
Kay Jennings, 2025