

Throughout elementary school and high school, Hughes won several contests and competitions focused in original poetry and short-story composition.Īfter graduating valedictorian of her high-school class, Hughes went on to pursue and earn a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Theatre Arts and English Literature. She began writing poetry at the age of nine, a passion that rapidly grew and expanded to include short stories, novellas, and eventually novels. Whether it was through vocal performances of original children’s songs or theatrical re-enactments of books, movies, and actual events, Hughes showcased her extensive imagination and creativity at a very early age. Growing up in a small town of just over 1500 people, she spent much of her time inventing various ways to entertain herself as well as others. KL Hughes is an American poet and fiction author writing in multiple genres.
