An award-winning journalist in Ohio, Kentucky and South Carolina, Liz Carey has been an in-depth/investigative reporter, a beat reporter covering government, education and features, and now is a freelance writer contributing to nationwide news outlets. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, the Cincinnati Enquirer, South Carolina Living, Transportation Today, Daily Energy Insider, Business Lexington, and the Lexington Herald-Leader, among others. Carey also serves as an instructor for the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, and is the co-founder of the Blah, Blah, Blah Writers’ Group.

As an author, Carey has written several books including – “Murder, Mining, Moonshine and Mayhem: Kentucky’s Dark History,” “Rural Monsters, Myths and Legends,” and “Hidden History of Anderson County (South Carolina),” as well as a children’s book – “My Little Zombie” – and more than a dozen ghost written books for others across the country.

Originally from Versailles, Kentucky, Carey lives in Lexington, with her dog and cat just steps away from the University of Kentucky. You’ll often find her on her porch, lounging in her swing, sipping an okay wine and reading whatever good book she can get her hands on.