Bio

Kaia Misk is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, otherwise known as a “Yinzer.” Her parents grew up across the street from each other in a small town where most people worked in the steel mills. Their Italian and Slovak families were a strong part of her childhood, which included foods, holidays and religion. Several of her characters are based on her family members and other Pittsburghers.

Kaia has a background in legal and technical writing including training manuals, training presentations and legal documents. She is also an excellent tailor and patternmaker, although she spent many years as a legal secretary and paralegal.

She is particularly inspired by the Hat Squad books of Karen Rose and Joe Lansdale’s novels. David Rosenfelt’s Andy Carpenter Series is also a favorite. Her first love was Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. She follows numerous authors and reads every day. She currently lives in suburban Pittsburgh with her Norwegian Elkhound, Boss.