Haven Kimmel

Author, novelist, and poet

Haven Kimmel is an American author, novelist, poet, and essayist. She was born in 1972 and grew up in a small town in Indiana. She is best known for her novel, A Girl Named Zippy, which was released in 2001, and was a New York Times Bestseller. Kimmel's writing focuses on themes such as family relationships, small-town life, female identity, and the beauty of everyday life. She has written several books, including Something Rising (Light and Swift), She Got Up Off The Couch, and The Solace of Leaving Early. Kimmel also writes fiction and poetry, and has won several awards for her writing, including a Whiting Award, an Indiana Authors Award, and most recently the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Kimmel's writing is characterized by a sense of nostalgia and warmth, while still being honest and personal. She often reflects on her life in Indiana, both the good and bad, and this nostalgia speaks to a wide variety of readers. Her work is often humorous and heartfelt, and she has been praised for her ability to capture the universal experiences of small-town life. Kimmel currently resides in Bloomington, Indiana, where she continues to write and publish her work. In addition to her novels and poetry writing, she also teaches creative writing at Indiana University, and is a mentor for other aspiring writers. She has been praised for her ability to share her stories with so many and for being an inspiration to those working to pursue their own writing careers.