ShadesofK / K-- (pen name of Kristie LeVangie)Revishing for 2 months

Occupation:

writer/poet

Location:

Middletown

Website:

Libidacoria Website

About me

K—, the surname of Kristie LeVangie, has been a freelance poet for nearly 24 years. She’s been previously published in numerous anthologies and chapbooks, but this is her first complete collection, which showcases her edgy style and graphic use of language.

Kristie has won several awards for her writing, including the Malcolm Sedam Fictional Writing contest (Miami University), Verse Writer’s Guild of Ohio (Ohio Poetry Day Association), World of Poetry’s Silver and Gold Poet Awards, and Who’s Who in Poetry recipient.

In March of 2008, Kristie ventured into the podcast world. Shades of K—: Chronicles of Libidacoria quickly gained popularity and is now being downloaded and streamed in 50 countries around the world. Not only does the podcast feature her essays and poetry in her words, it also showcases music by independent and local musicians.

In May of 2008, Kristie partnered with Harry Rooster, The Professor of TPBN, to record a song called, “I’m Not Asking for Love.” Available on iTunes, the song captures the raw sexuality of Kristie’s poetry with the industrial vibes of Harry’s composing for one hot number.

Kristie is currently working on her second book entitled Keys. Keys is a collection of love poems without the frills and niceties of traditional love poetry. True to her style, Kristie examines love writing with all the passion, directness and raw energy present in her current release, Libidacoria: In a Plain Brown Wrapper.

Kristie grew up in Franklin, Ohio, where she graduated with high honors from Franklin High School. She went on to obtain a degree in both Psychology and Sociology from Miami University in Ohio.

She currently resides in Middletown, Ohio, where she is raising her four brilliant children; her dog, Daisy; and her cat, Fuquan.