McKINLEY ASPEN

McKinley Aspen is a writer who lives in the United States. In addition to the normal family shenanigans, McKinley has a busy schedule as “Chief Dog Walker” to Otis the puppy dog.

A graduate of both University of Chicago and Elmhurst University, McKinley enjoys exploring the world through family road trips, meals featuring Portillo’s Beef with mozz, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

A graduate of both the University of Chicago and Elmhurst University, McKinley Aspen writes action-packed mysteries with fearless and clever characters.

All the best conversations seem to begin over a beverage… soda pop, tea, lemonade, you name it.

So, a little about me: I am an Author.  

I believe that rhinos and elephants are the best animals ever, with a quick runner-up shout-out to giraffes. If you can’t be yourself, be a rhino (or elephant or giraffe) they say! 

In my opinion, the St. Louis Cardinals are the best baseball team (sorry Cubs fans). 

It is true that if you are having an argument, bad luck, or just a bad day, a Portillo’s Beef with Mozz can fix almost any of those things. 

I think NCAA March Madness is super fun. 

I am a theater lover, a book lover, and a dog lover. 

I watch Star Wars every holiday season with my family. 

I love the word shenanigans. 

I do not like broccoli or cauliflower (I know, I know – cooked, mashed, baked, doesn’t matter – ick).

I’ve taken road trips across the USA multiple times. I’ve slept in a tent under the stars at the Grand Canyon. I’ve been on a glacier in Alaska. 

And I do not know how to cook German potato salad, but I do know that they sell it in a can in some geographical locations so if you REALLY want some there are ways to get some.