Kris Radish


Kris Radish is an American author, journalist, and nationally syndicated columnist.

Early life and education

Radish was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in Big Bend, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha and graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Journalism

She worked as a Professional Girl Scout-Field Director in Montana and California and for several newspapers in Utah where she was Bureau Chief for the Deseret News. In Wisconsin, she was Managing Editor for the CNI newspaper chain and a freelance magazine writer for a variety of magazines including Midwest Living, Islands, Wisconsin Women and the Milwaukee Journal. A nationally syndicated columnist for DBR Media, Radish wrote a political column and a humor column.
She has taught journalism courses at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Brigham Young University.

Writing career

Radish has written three works of non-fiction, twelve novels, and has appeared on several national television shows. When speaking about her work, Radish likes to say her genre is called "Broads Who Have Been There" and that she focuses on the real issues women face every day in their lives. She hosts yearly retreats based on her novels for women around the world and was co-owner of the Wine Madonna, a wine and literary lounge in St. Petersburg, Florida for 10 years.
As of 2021, Radish is currently working on her 13th novel, her fourth non-fiction book, and a podcast based on her first book, Run, Bambi, Run.

Personal life

She currently lives in North Carolina.