Stephanie McCarty is a freelance writer and public relations consultant. Her column, Fumbling Toward Motherhood, appears regularly in print and online publications.
Stephanie worked in PR and media relations full-time for more than a decade, before launching her writing career. She grew up in Florida, where she earned her B.A. in English (Creative Writing) from The Florida State University. Stephanie has lived in various parts of the country, including Washington, DC, where she earned an M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University. While in DC, she worked as a press secretary on Capitol Hill, and in the public affairs departments of a national public relations agency, a large university, and a major corporation. She has also served as spokesperson for two political campaigns.
Stephanie says, "During my professional tenure, I have worked on political campaigns, in the halls of Congress, and in corporate PR - but nothing could have prepared me for the roller-coaster ride that is motherhood."
Stephanie lives in Central Ohio with her husband and daughter - who is the joy of her life. She credits her little girl with inspiring her to find her true writing passion.
