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A.K. has lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Arizona and abroad in London and Mexico. She loves all things jungly, beachy and mysterious. Her mission is to write thrillers and suspense that have the power to make you stay up late. She loves creating picture books for children about the Sea of Cortez and kindness: her two favorite things.

A.K. loves seeing the world; her goal is to step foot on every continent on Planet Earth (maybe even the moon)—she's slowly getting there. She treasures her family, friends, and kindness. She spends most of her time on a teeny tiny strip of sand in Mexico with her husband and her dog Levi.

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Some collect seashells; I collect stories—both are whispered by the waves and carried across oceans to those willing to listen.

A.K. Smith

A. K. Smith’s storytelling is captivating, keeping me on the edge and sparking my imagination beautifully.

Emily Rose

A child wearing a pink hat and a floral shirt is standing near a coastal cliff, overlooking a turquoise sea. The rugged coastline features a sandy beach with gentle waves lapping against the shore. Dense greenery covers the cliffside, and the clear sky above suggests a sunny day.
A child wearing a pink hat and a floral shirt is standing near a coastal cliff, overlooking a turquoise sea. The rugged coastline features a sandy beach with gentle waves lapping against the shore. Dense greenery covers the cliffside, and the clear sky above suggests a sunny day.

The children's books are vibrant and engaging, a delightful adventure for young readers of all ages.

Mark Taylor

Two children are walking along a sandy beach scattered with rocks and seaweed. The shoreline is marked by gentle waves and a distant view of cliffs under an overcast sky.
Two children are walking along a sandy beach scattered with rocks and seaweed. The shoreline is marked by gentle waves and a distant view of cliffs under an overcast sky.
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