Kathleen Miles

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Kathleen Miles is an American poet known for her self published collections of short, reflective poems, including Miles of Smiles, Miles of Wonder, and Miles of Giggles.

Early life

Miles was born the seventh child in a farming family in Britton, South Dakota. Because she had several older siblings, she was not required to help with farm work as a child. She has said she spent much of her childhood playing card games such as Crazy Eights and Old Maid, climbing trees, and spending time on the family porch.

She married at the age of nineteen.

Personal life

Miles was married for fifty two years before her husband died in 2017. She now lives in central Washington with her partner and their two dogs. She has a married daughter, an adult grandson, and a teenage granddaughter.

Writing career

Miles began publishing poetry later in life. Her first collection, Miles of Smiles, was published in December 2025 and runs 112 pages. She followed it with Miles of Wonder in March 2026, a collection she has described as more somber in tone, dealing with aging, loss, and hardship alongside lighter moments. Her third collection, Miles of Giggles, is written for a general audience and focuses on humor.

Her books are distributed through Amazon and are also listed on Goodreads, Open Library, and LibraryThing.

Bibliography

Miles of Smiles (2025) Miles of Wonder (2026) Miles of Giggles (2026)

References

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