Keri Lynn Engel

I write, make things, and collect hobbies. I’m also the mother of two amazing, funny sons.I created Amazing Women in History, write fantasy as K. L. Engel, and have spent more than a decade working in marketing and business leadership.I knit lace, arrange and perform flute duets, and make kombucha and sourdough. I’ve earned a blue belt and won gold in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and competed in powerlifting. I read plenty of fiction and nonfiction and love trying new things.

Writing & projects

Amazing Women in HistoryI founded Amazing Women in History in 2011 to share the lives and achievements of women whose stories are too often overlooked. The project includes articles, books, and a podcast.Its articles have been quoted by Smithsonian Magazine and cited by the National Women’s History Museum.Read the website · Explore the books · Listen to the podcast

Fiction · K. L. EngelI write and self-publish fantasy fiction, exploring ancient mysteries, complicated loyalties, and the people caught between them. My novel Desert Seer is the first book in the Desert Seer Chronicles.Visit my author website · Find my books

My professional work

I run Exploding Topics, an acquired SaaS business, overseeing business performance, budgets, contractors, and the product roadmap. My background spans more than a decade in content marketing, SEO, and leadership.More about my professional background on LinkedIn

Community & speaking

I served on the board of Chrysalis Domestic Violence Services from 2013 to 2017, including two years as vice president. As chair of its rebranding committee, I led work on a new name and mission statement, and worked with IMPACT Branding & Design on a new logo.I taught a beginner’s WordPress workshop at WordCamp Miami in 2019, helping newcomers get started with the platform.

“I love your energy and how you engage the audience. Your love of teaching is apparent.”— Workshop attendee, WordCamp Miami 2019

Kind words

“While Keri has a great mind for marketing, she has proven she can go far beyond that. She operates more like a business owner, digging into the unit economics, finding opportunities to grow revenue and improve efficiency, and guiding product development - beating ambitious targets along the way.”Kyle Byers, VP of Growth at SmallPDF · Former manager

“Few people can run the full loop from customer problem to shipped feature to acquisition. Keri does, and that's why she can own, operate and grow a product end to end.”Josh Howarth, CTO/Co-founder of Exploding Topics · Former colleague

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