A little bit of history:
Kevin Alan Milne was born in 1973 and grew up in Sherwood, Oregon, a quiet country town near Portland. He earned a diploma from Sherwood High school in 1991, in a graduating class of fewer than one hundred students. In college, after studying such varied fields as film, journalism, communications, pre-dentistry, pre-law, and German, Kevin eventually earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Brigham Young University. One of the few things he didn’t study as an undergrad was business, which is what he chose to pursue in graduate school, earning an MBA at Penn State University in 2000.
On somewhat of a whim, Kevin tried his hand at writing in 2006, and has since become an international Bestselling author of six inspirational novels. His books have been sold worldwide in eighteen languages, and have also been reprinted in thirteen English and foreign editions of Readers Digest. Among other recognitions, Kevin’s novels have been highlighted in People magazine as well as on ABC’s daytime talk show The View. In 2011, his original novel, The Paper Bag Christmas, was converted to a stage play, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital in the fight against cancer. He and his wife Rebecca are the proud parents of five children. They currently reside in Brentwood, California.
On somewhat of a whim, Kevin tried his hand at writing in 2006, and has since become an international Bestselling author of six inspirational novels. His books have been sold worldwide in eighteen languages, and have also been reprinted in thirteen English and foreign editions of Readers Digest. Among other recognitions, Kevin’s novels have been highlighted in People magazine as well as on ABC’s daytime talk show The View. In 2011, his original novel, The Paper Bag Christmas, was converted to a stage play, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital in the fight against cancer. He and his wife Rebecca are the proud parents of five children. They currently reside in Brentwood, California.
FAQ's:
Q: How do you pronounce your last name?
A: You're welcome to say it however you like, but those who know me best and use my name on a regular basis (whether in vain or otherwise) say "Miln-ee".
Q: Are you related to A.A. Milne, the author of Winnie-the-Pooh?
A: Yes, but not a direct descendant. Ultimately, all Milnes are related if you go back far enough in the family tree. As a side note, good old uncle A.A. Milne pronounced his name "Miln".
Q: What is your personal favorite book?
A: Viktor Frankl's concentration-camp-umentary, Man's Search for Meaning, wins hands down. If you haven't read it, you need to unplug your computer right now and go find a copy. Yeah, it's that good. It's on the New York Times "ten most influential books" list for good reason. Here's my favorite Frankl quote: "We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
Q: How did you get started writing?
A: I did it the only way I know how: I sat down at the computer and started typing.
A: You're welcome to say it however you like, but those who know me best and use my name on a regular basis (whether in vain or otherwise) say "Miln-ee".
Q: Are you related to A.A. Milne, the author of Winnie-the-Pooh?
A: Yes, but not a direct descendant. Ultimately, all Milnes are related if you go back far enough in the family tree. As a side note, good old uncle A.A. Milne pronounced his name "Miln".
Q: What is your personal favorite book?
A: Viktor Frankl's concentration-camp-umentary, Man's Search for Meaning, wins hands down. If you haven't read it, you need to unplug your computer right now and go find a copy. Yeah, it's that good. It's on the New York Times "ten most influential books" list for good reason. Here's my favorite Frankl quote: "We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
Q: How did you get started writing?
A: I did it the only way I know how: I sat down at the computer and started typing.