D.K. Christi has a colorful background that has no doubt contributed to her storehouse of experiences, today expressed through her craft as an author, journalist and public speaker. Three published novels include Arirang, Ghost Orchid and Bamboo Ring. Short stories are in seven published anthologies. See www.dkchristi.com and www.swspotlight.com

A native of Michigan, while her travels have allowed her to spend time in many states, she is most influenced by time spent in California, as well as in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. During five years in Seoul, South Korea, as the editor for all international financial reports published in English at a Big 10 CPA firm, she became fluent in the language.

While doing volunteer work as a school teacher in Georgetown, Exuma, Commonwealth of the Bahamas, she lived solo on her 67-foot yacht. “It was a truly memorable and wonderful experience and a vignette from three years of blue water, live-aboard sailing in the Caribbean,” she mused. An accomplished grant writer, public speaker and advocate for those needing a little support climbing the economic ladder, she had a successful career as founding board member and/or CEO for several philanthropic organizations.