Kim Turrisi began her career in film and television. She won a Daytime Emmy for a web series she co-created and wrote: Venice The Series. Her debut Young Adult novel JUST A NORMAL TUESDAY, loosely based on her own experience struggling through the emotional aftermath of her sister's suicide. Sophomore novel, CARMILLA is based on the wildly popular web series of the same name. Kim’s favorites: Creating playlists for her characters, pajamas, slippers, plaid flannel shirts with snack pockets, Van’s and socks. Her sock collection is legendary.