About Me

Welcome to my world of storytelling.

About Kathleen Basi

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."

Complex Characters

People you feel like you’ve known forever

Authentic Emotions

Stories that tug at your heartstrings

Engaging Worlds

Settings that immerse you completely

Read my Novels

“(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

“(Basi) introduces us to life, loss, love, and the resurgence of hope—she introduces us to ourselves.”

—Katherine Reay best-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.”

Anonymous commenter

Praise For A Song For The Road.