Literary Midwife Kathy Sparrow is an award-winning author, ghostwriter, screenwriter, and publishing consultant who has been mentoring aspiring writers of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry for over two decades. Many have penned bestselling books because of her book coaching services. Known as a “behind-the-scenes secret weapon” to thought leaders, Kathy specializes in the areas of self-development, leadership, memoir, and children’s books. She was named one of the “Top 15 Book Coaches to Watch in 2023” by LA Weekly.

She is the producer and co-creator of Stanky & Cece Adventures, which is currently being considered for an animation series based on the children’s books Stanky & Cece: Break the Rules (2022) and Stanky & Cece: Out of Control (2023). Kathy is the co-author and project lead of an upcoming anthology by Dr. Deb Sandella and The RIM® Institute, and Karen Rae’s Fave Lifestyles anthology, Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage. Ignite Your Leadership: Proven Tools to Energize Teams, Fuel Momentum, and Accelerate Results. Her novel, The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout, is touted as the feminine version of A River Runs Through It. She has ghostwritten books and blogs on the topics of personal growth and development, memoir, and leadership, including The Precipice of Life: Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from a Mountaineer’s Edge.

Throughout her career, she has worked with IDG Press (the former For Dummies publisher), Master’s Press, Wish Publishing, ARE Press, and others. Her work as a journalist has also appeared in Saltwater Fly Fishing, Indianapolis Woman, Indiana Business Magazine, E magazine, Hudson Valley Magazine, and many more. A university professor, she has taught writing in first-year writing programs, sophomore literature, theatre, and marketing for authors at National University, Southern New Hampshire University, the University of Texas-Pan American, Pikes Peak Community College, and Southwestern Community College.

Kathy's pursuit of knowledge and professional development is a testament to her commitment to her craft. She has studied transformational methodologies with renowned figures such as Jack Canfield, founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul and author of The Success Principles, Dr. Deb Sandella of The RIM® Institute, Laurie Seymour of The Baca Institute, and Renee Moorefield of Wisdom Works. Her certifications include being a Certified Canfield Trainer in The Success Principles and Canfield Methodologies, a Certified Be Well Lead Well Pulse® Guide, and a Master RIM® facilitator. Kathy relies on the science of success tools to help her clients overcome obstacles and mindset limitations. She holds a master’s degree in English with a concentration on literature and cultural studies, further enhancing her understanding of the written word.

Kathy enjoys yoga, indoor hot cycling, daily walks in her neighborhood, hiking, fly fishing, and adventures with her partner and family. She lives in Toluca Lake (LA) but can be found in San Diego, Colorado, Mexico, Costa Rica – or wherever her travels lead her. Visit her websites are awritablelife.com, kathysparrow.com, and stankyandcece.com