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K.T. James profile picture standing outside on a sunny day. K.T. James is a brunette with purple-pink colored tips. She is holding hearing aids in her left hand that is in the "i love you". (ILY) ASL sign and in her right hand are books.

About Me

 

Hi! So glad you're here!

 

My name is Keri! I'm a Wife, Mom, and Author, K.T. James. I spent my childhood scribbling stories mostly when I ran out of books to read. Since college, I have collected a pile of half-novels, loads of short stories, and a couple of (somewhat) decent completed ones that I'm revising to publish. 

 

 Hard-of-hearing since the age of three, I knew nothing of the Deaf world until I was heading to college. I began learning sign language, which changed my life...from having better access to communication, to falling in love with the Deaf community, and gaining best friends and acceptance, . I have  dreamed of seeing a deaf/hard-of-hearing character in stories. Since I rarely found it, I decided to use my writing to include those type of characters.

 

 Today, I live and work in the Magic City, or Birmingham, Alabama with a happy-go-lucky kindergartner, and a tiny toddler girl, a rambunctious canine, and a husband who is more patient than I have ever dreamed I would marry.

 

Thanks so much for visiting my website!

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Q&A  

  • What type of books do you write?
    I write YA (young adult) and NA (new adult) fantasy. I also am working on an anthology of fairy tales reimagined with deaf and hard-of-hearing characters.
  • Why are most of your stories about deafness or adoption?
    I am deaf/hard-of-hearing and use both ASL and English at home. Additionally, I have twin nephews who were adopted. Since I can connect with these subjects, I like to write about them.
  • Where can I find other books that have Deaf representation?
    I have curated a list of books that I've read, or have received suggestions for reading. I'm constantly updating the list as well.
  • What are some of your go-to authors?
    I can always read: Ilona Andrews, Madeleine L'Engle, Kate MortonTate James, Seanan McGuire, Keri Arthur, Sadie Moss, Jennifer Estep, Brandon Sanderson, and more.
  • What are some of your favorite series?
    Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews The Others by Anne Bishop Hidden Legacy by Ilona Andrews Kendra Donovan by Julie McElwain Black Blade by Jennifer Estep Alice Worth by Lisa Edmonds Lizzie Grace by Keri Arthur Sam Quinn by Seana Kelly Disney Twisted Tales by Liz Braswell Hell's Library by A.J. Hackwith
  • What is the meaning of your logo?
    My logo is a combination of the ASL sign "write" with a fountain pen. I love using fountain pens and use them during editing.
  • Where can I find you on Social Media?
    Find me on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube as well as occasionally on Facebook, BlueSky, Twitter. You can also subscribe to my Substack!
  • I have more questions!
    And I’d love to answer them! You can contact me by clicking this link here.
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