Kathy Manning-Fladland was originally born and raised in a small town outside of Spokane Washington. She was raised by her mother who was a stay at home mom and father, a retired veteran having served 22 years in the Armed Forces.

 
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In 2006, Kathy met her future husband. They bonded over there similar small-town upbringing and their interest in motorcycles, camping and all things outdoors. After seven years of marriage and a struggle to conceive, Kathy and her husband welcomed their daughter Brooke into the world.

Brooke’s love of books inspired Kathy to begin writing again, this time tailoring her stories to Brooke’s age and interests, which is how Honorary Elf came to be. Kathy plans to continue writing stories for children that focus on the things that matter most in life, acceptance, kindness and grace.