ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katie Flannery is a freelance writer and editor for BobVila.com. She has over 15 years of experience writing for a wide range of topics including home improvement, educational consulting, business, music, and culture. In addition to writing and editing, Katie is a Professor of Musicology and teaches classes in American popular music. When she’s not writing, editing, or teaching, she’s a collector of vinyl records and screen-printed concert posters, a baseball fan, a vintage clothing aficionado, and a voracious reader. Catch up with Katie on LinkedIn or Journo Portfolio.