Do you love epic fantasy romance books with strong female leads? What about court intrigue, royalty, magic, and slow burn romance? These are my favorite books to write! đ©· I’m Kay L. Moody. Read on to learn more about me and my books.
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Author Bio
Kay L. Moody is proud to be an epic fantasy romance author who gets to create worlds for a living. đ Her books feature strong female characters, court intrigue, royalty, magic, and slow burn romance with men who fall first.
With 17 romantasy books across 4 complete series, sheâs no stranger to hidden princesses, deadly competitions, or couples who go from enemies to lovers. Her books have sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide and have earned accolades including Best Fantasy Book (Many Books, Dec 2023) and Bestseller: Fantasy (BookRaid, Apr 2024).
Her favorite non bookish things are pizza, summertime, the color pink, and having pretty nails. She lives in the western USA with her husband and four sons. Follow her on social media to stay in touch (@kaylmoody).
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And now, here’s the long story about who I am. đ„°
My Story
Books have always been there for me.
They give me an escape from the world. They let me experience incredible journeys that wouldnât be possible in reality. But most of all, they teach me how to overcome great and terrible things.
Like most people, I’ve had to overcome difficult things. One moment in particular defines my existence more than anything else. It seems too horrific to bring up with complete strangers, so I usually donât. But thereâs no denying that moment has made me who I am today.
Both of my parents were killed in a car accident when I was 12. I’ll spare you the details, but yes, it was as bad as it sounds.
Before that day, one of my favorite things to do was play pretend games. I would pretend to be a tiger hunting prey for my tiger children. I would pretend to be a beautiful princess who used her clever mind to escape the clutches of an evil witch. I pretended I was an adventurer with a cat sidekick who wandered from town to town, solving any troubles.
After I lost my parents, these pretend games became my sanctuary. I was taken in by my aunt and uncle (they are truly saints). I had 4 siblings, but suddenly my 6 cousins became siblings too. I remember one game I played with my cousin who had turned into my sister. We were in a tribe that forced girls to become women at a certain age, whether they were ready or not. I was coming of age and I was not ready. We begged with the chief to let me stay a child longer, but he insisted growing up was necessary and I would have to do it even if I wasnât ready. It never occurred to me how perfectly that story paralleled my own life. I was forced to grow up a lot at 12, but somehow those pretend games helped me accept my fate.
Pretty soon, I turned to writing. My mom was a writer, and I guess I inherited that from her. Stories gave me the chance to create worlds where characters could overcome the very tragedies and heartbreaks I struggled with. I never noticed how many of my stories mirrored my own life. One day in my mid twenties it suddenly hit me that in almost all of my stories, the hero was an orphan. Just like me.
My stories helped me, but I also fell in love with books. They helped me briefly escape reality when it all became too much. Some of my favorite books also had orphaned heroes. Jane Eyre, Anne of Green Gables, and A Little Princess. All amazing heroes who triumphed over evil because they chose to find happiness and do good.
That is the magical thing about books. Even though I don’t live on a farm like Anne, and even though I was never a governess like Jane Eyre, I did identify with their struggles. These books taught me that life is hard and full of horrible, tragic things. But that doesnât mean a happy ending is permanently out of reach.
Whether IÂ want to escape reality or go on an adventure, books have always been there for me. I am honored now to share my stories with you, my treasured reader. I hope they can bring you as much fun as they have brought me. I hope they can be a comfort, an escape, a journey.
I’d like end with a quote which encapsulates my goal as an author.
Fairy tales are more than true – not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten.” (from Coraline, paraphrased from a quote by G.K. Chesterton)
What I Write as a Romantasy Author
I write romantic fantasy and epic fantasy romance books with strong heroines and slow burn romance. If you love enemies to lovers romance, magical creatures, great world building, and characters who grow, my books will be perfect for you! Fall in love with dynamic characters who are strong in lots of different ways.
My books tell the stories of strong female lead characters with relatable flaws and fun personalities. They are joined by other complex characters including love interests, best friends, family, and more. After reading these books, you’ll feel uplifted, inspired, and ready to take on the world.
My Books
I have 4 complete series. Check them out below!
Fae and Crystal Thorns
The Fae of Bitter Thorn
The Elements of Kamdaria
Truth Seer Trilogy
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