Leahy, Karen

Since leaving the convent after 11 years as a Catholic nun and teacher of English and music, Karen Leahy has held positions as activist, speaker, vocalist, music teacher, assistant to prominent religious leaders and event planner. She is a senior editor at Dunton Publishing, a freelance writer and editor and sometimes poet. Though she has helped others write their biographies, The Summer of Yes is her first book. An Ohio native, Karen now lives close enough to New York City to enjoy its international culture, food, and energy.