Karen Kingsbury is a #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, often regarded as America’s favorite inspirational storyteller. Born on June 8, 1963, in Fairfax, Virginia, she has captivated millions with her Christian novels.

Kingsbury's career began in journalism as a sports writer for the Los Angeles Times, later transitioning to the Los Angeles Daily News. Her first book, Missy's Murder (1991), was inspired by a murder case she reported on in Los Angeles. Her writing has expanded significantly, and as of 2008, she has nearly 13 million copies of her novels in print.

Many of her works are being adapted into films by The Hallmark Channel, including The Bridge, A Time to Dance (2015), and Maggie's Christmas Miracle (2017). Notably, her Baxter Family series has been adapted into a television series by Lightworkers Media and Roma Downey, premiering on Prime Video in 2024.

Beyond writing, Kingsbury is a frequent public speaker, addressing more than 100,000 people annually at national events. She is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001, she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family and eventually settling in Tennessee near five of their adult children.