K.A. Kirtland

K.A. Kirtland is the debut author of Bleeding Sea, an eco-thriller inspired by research expeditions she participated in across the Gulf of Mexico and the Weddell Sea in the Antarctic. Kirtland’s graduate studies focused on the intricate balance of ecosystems, which heavily influenced the novel’s gripping narrative about a toxic dinoflagellate bloom. She is a public health professional and epidemiologist based in Atlanta, Georgia, where she continues to advocate for environmental sustainability. When she's not writing or working, Kirtland enjoys time with her family.

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