Kimani Lauren published her first book at the age of 12, and it will never see the light of day. Through the birth of Sanford County, Kimani Lauren aims to create a subgenre of fiction that examins how intraracial classism mirrors racism while also exploring the different forms of love. She has lived in Syracuse, Columbia, and Memphis. Currently she resides in Syracuse, NY, with her husband and five of her six children. She's working to relocate to a beach house with a balcony overlooking the ocean that serves as her office.

She's also the main editor and owner of Perfectly Polished Words.