Franklin Publishers announced the release of 'Yellow Bird,' the debut novel by writer Kathryn Kavicky. The novel represents the culmination of a nearly 40-year creative journey for Kavicky, who previously established a career in public relations and marketing communications in New York City.
Kavicky's background includes serving as Assistant to the Editor at an independent publishing company and later as Director of Author Events and PR at Walden Books Company. Her transition from public relations professional to published novelist highlights a significant personal and creative evolution. The author's early passion for storytelling, which encompassed short stories, poetry, screen scripts, and journalistic articles, now finds its full expression in this long-awaited work.
'Yellow Bird' follows protagonist Desiree Dubois O'Conner, whose life unravels after her father's death. Seeking clarity, Desiree travels to Saint Martin, where her three-year engagement to Elliott Grayson falters. On the island, she meets Jay Bennett, a man who challenges her commitments, while being haunted by dreams of a yellow bird symbolizing her internal transformation. The narrative explores Desiree's confrontation with grief, a revelation about her father's legacy, and her journey toward trusting her intuition.
The novel is available in ebook, paperback, and hardcover formats through major online retailers and bookstores nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.kathrynkavicky.com or the publisher's site at https://www.franklinpublishers.com.
This release is important as it demonstrates how professional experiences in the publishing industry can inform and culminate in literary creation. Kavicky's path from supporting authors as a PR director to becoming a published author herself illustrates the diverse career trajectories within publishing. For readers, 'Yellow Bird' offers a narrative that examines universal themes of loss and self-discovery, potentially resonating with those navigating personal transitions.
For the industry, Franklin Publishers' publication of this debut through its hybrid model—combining elements of self-publishing and traditional publishing—showcases an evolving approach to bringing diverse voices to market. The story's origin, written decades ago and now published, underscores the enduring nature of creative projects and their potential to find an audience regardless of timeline.
