Alex Kava is a well-known writer. She is a psychological suspense novelist from the United States. Alex Kava is a New York Times bestselling American author for her Maggie O’Dell mystery series. Sharon Kava, also known as Alex Kava, is a thriller writer.
Kava is the New York Times bestselling author of the Maggie O’Dell series and a new series starring former Marine Ryder Creed and his K9 dogs.
Her novels have been published in more than thirty countries. She also collaborated with Erica Spindler and J.T. Ellison on the e-novellas Slices of Night and Storm Season.
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Sharon M Kava |
| Nickname | Alex |
| Profession | Author |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | June 7, 1960 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Silver Creek, Nebraska |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Religion | N/A |
| School | N/A |
| College/University | College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts in art and English |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- N/A in meters- N/A in feet inches- N/A |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- N/A in pounds- N/A |
| Career | |
| Awards | * Mari Sandoz Award * 2016 Florida Book Award * 2016 Nebraska Book Award |
| Relationships & Affairs | |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend/Husband | N/A |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- N/A Mother- N/A |
| Siblings | Sister- N/A |
| Children | Not Known |
| Income | |
| Net Worth [approx.] | $1 million to $5 million |
| Social Media | |
| @author_alexkava | |
| @alexkava_author | |
| @alexkava.books | |
Early Life
She was born in Silver Creek, Nebraska, on June 7, 1960. Sharon Kava dreamed of becoming a writer as a child growing up in a country outside of Silver Creek, Nebraska.
While understanding the importance of education, her parents had a strong work ethic, and reading was considered frivolous unless it was required for schoolwork.
Family
Alex Kava’s father’s name is unknown, and her mother’s name is also unknown. We will keep this page up to date with information about Alex Kava’s parents, brother/sister, and other relatives.
Alex Kava’s Career
Kava received a college art scholarship. To make ends meet, she worked in the central supply department of a nearby hospital, collecting and sterilizing all of the basins, instruments, and equipment from surgery, pathology, and the morgue.
Kava worked various jobs after graduation, mostly in advertising and marketing.
Kava worked various jobs after graduation, mostly in advertising and marketing. She founded her graphic design firm, Square One, and created food packages and logos for national corporations, brochures and newsletters, greeting cards, and TV and radio commercials. She returned to her alma mater as director of public relations in 1992.
Kava left her public relations job in the summer of 1996 because she wanted to devote more time to writing fiction and getting published.
She resurrected Square One, refinanced her home, maxed out her credit cards, and even took on a newspaper delivery route to pay the bills. Her debut novel was released in 2000.
She chose the first name “Alex” professionally at the time to conceal her gender, though she now includes photos and other identifying information on book jackets and publicity materials.
Alex Kava is an International Thriller Writers and Nebraska Writers Guild member. Over 6 million copies of her books have been sold worldwide. She has been published in 34 countries and has appeared on bestseller lists in the United States, Poland, Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
Alex Kava’s novels include the FBI Profiler Maggie O’Dell series, a second series with dog handler Ryder Creed (with O’Dell as an extra character), and other stand-alone novels, collaborations, and short stories.
Kava is fascinated by true crime and incorporates details from various crime expert sources into her work. She was the Guest of Honor at the 2008 Mayhem In The Midlands Mystery Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. ONE FALSE MOVE was chosen as the 2006 One Nebraska One Read feature.
She is a member of the Nebraska Writers Guild and the International Thriller Writers. Alex is a full-time writer who splits his time between Omaha, Nebraska, and Pensacola, Florida.
Educational Details
She received her magna cum laude degree in art and English from the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1982.
Physical Stats
As of now, we don’t have any information regarding her height, weight,t hair color, or eyes color as soon we get the information we will update this soon.
Awards & Achievements
- Mari Sandoz Award
- 2016 Florida Book Award
- 2016 Nebraska Book Awar
Relationship, Husband, Children
Alex Kava is single at the moment. Alex Kava is not in a relationship and is not involved with anyone.
We don’t know anything about Alex Kava’s previous relationships or if she was previously engaged. Alex Kava has no children, according to our records.
What’s your dogs name? This is my 3 yr old Maggie O’Dell. You can guess how she got her name. #dognames #dogheros pic.twitter.com/u64xPKSX66
— Alex Kava (@AlexKava_Author) October 5, 2016
Net worth
Currently, her net worth is between $1 million and $5 million. She is a successful writer and earned this money by being a prominent writer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Kava’s real name?
Her real name is Sharon M Kava.
What is her date of birth?
Born on June 7, 1960, in Silver Creek, Nebraska.
What is Alex Kava famous for?
Alex Kava is an American author of psychological suspense novels.
What is her writing genre?
Alex Kava is an American author of psychological suspense novels.
Where is she living now?
Sometimes in Omaha, Nebraska, and sometimes in Pensacola, Florida.
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Kava