Kim Kelly Stamp is a writer, publisher, editor, and espresso enthusiast. She retired in 2021 and travels with her partner, keeping home bases in Washington and Florida.

After coming out at the age of fifty, Kim has a deep desire to see others live life authentically and without restraint. Her essays focus on personal growth, retirement, relationships, and her LGBTQIA journey.

Kim has three adult children and a 4-year-old grandson who has his Gigi wrapped around his little finger. After retiring, Kim and her wife sold everything and traveled the country in a 21-foot Teardrop Trailer for three years.

On Medium, she is the publisher for The Penny Pub and an editor for the Parasol Publication group.

Her off-platform work has been featured in The New York Times, Shondaland, HuffPost, Insider, NBC, and other outlets. Links to her published pieces can be found here.