C.D. Kirven was born in Waco and raised in Dallas, TX.
At age of sixteen she wrote an article about corporal punishment that went over the AP wire which generated enough interest that ultimately restricted its use in Texas public schools.
She is a Lambda Literary nominated author for her debut book, 'What Goes Around Comes Back Around'.
Kirven was the Outreach Coordinator for Legacy of Success Foundation and won member of the year in 2008. As Outreach Coordinator, she assisted with saving a local food pantry program that serviced 3,000 homeless HIV patients. Kirven was a founding board member of DFW Pride Movement and was one of the ENDA 4 with the organization Get Equal. Kirven wanted to focus on racism in the LGBT community and created the organization Get Equal Now. Get Equal Now tackles injustice inside and outside the gay rights movement.
A nationally known artist, her artwork appeared in art shows across the country. Kirven created the first GLBT cell phone documentary, about same sex intimate partner abuse that was featured at several film festivals.
Kirven was a contributing writing for several mainstream media and LGBT media outlets.
CD Kirven joined Fine Art America on November 16th, 2011.
