About Kate Johnson
Kate is a small-town writer, farmer's wife, and mother of two. Her daughter, Kaehler, was born with cystic fibrosis. Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Illinois and a Master of Fine Arts in fashion journalism from Academy of Art University. In addition to writing, Kate works full time at a local financial institution managing correspondent operations. In her spare time, she enjoys running, yoga, fashion, and spending time on the farm. Follow her story at dirt+heels.com and on social media at @thisiskatej.
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