Media & Press Kit

Welcome to the official Media & Press Kit for Kendra Vaughan, author of The Plymbury Witch and forthcoming novels set in the fictional seaside town of Plymbury, Massachusetts.

This page provides press-ready bios, book details, endorsements, and resources for media outlets, bookstores, reviewers, and event organizers.

✨ Author Bios

Short Bio (50 words)

Kendra Vaughan is the author of The Plymbury Witch, her debut novel of magical realism set in the fictional seaside town of Plymbury, Massachusetts. With an MFA in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University, she is continuing to expand the Plymbury world with more magical, meaningful stories of love and transformation.

Medium Bio (100 words)

Kendra Vaughan is the author of The Plymbury Witch, her debut novel of magical realism, which became a Top 10 Fiction Bestseller at Barnes & Noble Hingham and a Top 5 Magical Realism title on IngramSpark. She writes Magical. Mystical. Meaningful. fiction set in Plymbury, Massachusetts — a fictional coastal town where ordinary life is brushed with quiet magic and emotional truths rise to the surface. Kendra earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University and previously worked with Simon & Schuster as a freelance editor and ghostwriter. She lives in Massachusetts and is currently writing her next Plymbury novel.

Full Bio (150–200 words)

Kendra Vaughan is a novelist of magical realism and contemporary fiction, known for weaving together quiet magic, emotional resonance, and stories that linger long after the last page. Her debut novel, The Plymbury Witch (2024), became a Top 10 Fiction Bestseller at Barnes & Noble Hingham and was recognized as a Top 5 Magical Realism title on IngramSpark.

Her work is rooted in the fictional seaside town of Plymbury, Massachusetts — a place inspired by the real coastal communities she has called home. In Plymbury, everyday life is touched by mystery and meaning, where love, legacy, and transformation unfold against the backdrop of the sea.

Kendra earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University and previously worked with Simon & Schuster as a freelance editor and ghostwriter, contributing to spiritual and New Age titles.

She lives in Massachusetts, where she continues to write her Magical. Mystical. Meaningful. novels. Kendra is available for book signings, speaking opportunities, and book club visits (in-person or virtual) and is currently working on the next Plymbury novel.

📖 Books

The Plymbury Witch (2024)

  • Genre: Magical Realism / Women’s Fiction

  • Publisher: Cranberry House Publishing

  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, Ebook

 ISBNs:

  • Paperback: 9781961103016

  • Hardcover: 9781961103009

  • Ebook: 9781961103023

Short Description (for press use):

In the seaside town of Plymbury, Massachusetts, Ravenna Greene inherits the mystical Sea Glass Apothecary and its legacy of granting wishes. When a new pastor sparks prejudice—and an unexpected attraction—Ravenna must choose between the magic of her family’s past and a love that could change it all.

🌟 Praise for The Plymbury Witch

“Ravenna’s struggle for self-acceptance and love in the small seaside town of Plymbury speaks to the resonant theme of coming into one’s own and refusing to be marginalized. Author Kendra Vaughan writes with jewel-like precision and clarity, bringing her characters and their lives into view and etching them onto the reader’s heart forever.”

— Jan Elizabeth Watson, author of Asta in the Wings and What Has Become of You

“Kendra has crafted a story about the dangers of generational trauma, the friction between two spiritual paths, and the woman whose choices heal all involved, most importantly herself. Themes such as the magic of compassion, growing past what one has been taught, and embracing the magic inside us will resonate with readers.”

— Arin Murphy-Hiscock, author of The Green Witch

💬 Reader Praise

  • “The Plymbury Witch transported me with ease—it felt like stepping right into its pages.” – Goodreads Reviewer

  • “I could practically smell the ocean air while reading… a wicked awesome story with lovable characters, a little romance, and a little magic.” – Goodreads Reviewer

  • “Beautifully written and utterly charming. I couldn’t put it down.” – Amazon Reviewer

  • “An enchanting story that offers hope—that people from different beliefs can live peacefully if they open their hearts to love.” – Amazon Reviewer

📰 Press Highlights

    •    Interview on The Local Seen, 12/16/24

    •    Guest on Alchemy for Authors , 12/23/24

    •    Featured in Boston City Paper for book release, 10/19/24, p.14

📸 Media Images

Author Photo

Book Cover

Author Photo & Book Cover ZIP

🎤 Speaking & Events

Kendra is available for:

  • Book Signings (bookstores, libraries, festivals, and local shops)

  • Speaking Engagements (on writing, creativity, magical realism, or her author journey)

  • Book Clubs (in person in Massachusetts or virtually via Google Meet)

To invite Kendra to your event, please reach out through the Contact page.

📬 Contact

For interviews, press inquiries, or event invitations:

    •    Email: Kendra@KendraVaughan.com

    •    Website: KendraVaughan.com