Stella is a creative storyteller of children's fictional literature as well as a published author of inspirational poetry. While she loves to write poetry for adults, she also has a whimsical heart that resonated with the kid inside of all of us. Born in Springfield, Illinois, Khrys is the embodiment of determination and perseverance. In 1990, she began writing feature articles for "Midwest Muscle Magazine," a bodybuilding publication located in Baraboo, Wisconsin. In 1995, while pursuing various writing genres and artistic endeavors, Khrys studied at the Institute of Children's Literature, and received a diploma for Children's Magazine Writing in June of 2009. Khrys released her debut poetry book, "Her Blossoming Soul: A Spiritual Introspection: A Collection of Poetry and Prose" in 2010. Khrys, is a member of the Illinois State Poetry Society and the American Academy of Poets. Khrys is also a 2018 Graduate of New England College with a B.A. in Psychology. Khrys resides in Illinois with her daughter and her Mixed-Breed Terrier Champs.