Author, composer, and speaker Kathleen Basi writes character-driven contemporary women’s fiction about ordinary people living, loving, and doing the best they can to find beauty in the life they’ve been given.
As a writer, Kathleen brings a lyrical approach to storytelling that invites readers to linger with the language and the emotion of the story. As a composer, she crafts music that touches the deepest places of our hearts. As a speaker, she communicates with care, intention, empathy, and authenticity… and a dash of humor for spice.
"Stories have the power to bridge hearts and inspire change."
A year after the death of her husband and twin teenagers, Miriam Tedesco has lost faith in humanity and herself. When she receives a bouquet of flowers from her dead husband, she completely unravels. In the aftermath, she realizes something has to change. But when she starts going through her children’s rooms, she stumbles across an app her daughter wrote to guide her on a road trip across America.
“(Kathleen) connected with us instantly—naming the real tensions we carry as women and disciples who are juggling a lot and longing for quiet space to breathe. Her presence creates space for grace, reflection, and renewed appreciation for the beauty around us.”
Krista Kutz, St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Louis
I was not prepared for how deeply tonight’s event spoke to me.”
Krista KutzSt. Margaret of Scotland, St. Louis
“(Basi) introduces us to life, loss, love, and the resurgence of hope—she introduces us to ourselves.”
—Katherine Reaybest-selling author of The Printed Letter Bookshop and Dear Mr. Knightley
“A truly panoramic view of human frailty and resilience.”
Kathryn Craft award-winning author of The Far End of Happy
"I was not prepared for how deeply tonight’s event spoke to me.”
Images of childhood set to music of increasing complexity. Duet 1 is for beginners; Duet 6 is for advanced players. Available at Sheet Music Plus · J.W. Pepper
Lyrical, stirring, and soaring, this arrangement of a beloved American folk song will please the crowd while offering enough technical difficulty to be enjoyable for upper-high-school flutists. Listen on YouTube here. For flute part, contact kathleenbasi (at) gmail (dot) com with proof of purchase.
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“(Kathleen) connected with us instantly—naming the real tensions we carry as women and disciples who are juggling a lot and longing for quiet space to breathe. Her presence creates space for grace, reflection, and renewed appreciation for the beauty around us.” Krista Kutz, St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Louis I was not prepared for how deeply tonight’s event spoke to me.”
Krista Kutz St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Louis