Meet K.T. Bond
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What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is The Pilot's Wife, published in June 2025. I had an idea for a single-mom romance with a woman who, on her wedding day, meets her husband's Navy commander and recognizes their attraction. He also recognizes it, and they avoid each other. Then, after her husband is killed in action, she meets his former commander again, now a retired Navy pilot, and the forbidden sparks flash into fire.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As far as I know, none of my writing habits is particularly unusual. They're just how I function.
1) I keep separate lists for names ... first, last, ethnic, place names, pets' names; careers/jobs, weaknesses/flaws/illnesses.
2) I take note of songs with lyrics that ignite ideas, like book titles (that go into a list for them) or story ideas, which I then transfer to my idea file.
3) I write on FaceTime with my writing partners almost every day except weekends and holidays.
4) I write my blurbs first. They help me build the characters and the story I want to write.
Are you a plotter or a pantser?
I am a pantser ... I plot and fly by the seat of my pants as the need arises or the spirit directs me.
Which titles are you bringing to IRAE?
I hope to bring the following titles:
By KT Bond: The Pilot's Wife; Forever Bright: Stories of Heat, Heart, and Hope (the charity anthology for Twyla Turner that I've organized, coming on February 14, 2026); The Wonder of You: A Twelfth Day of Christmas Romance, Book 5; Magic Moments: A Twelfth Day of Christmas Romance, Book 6 (publishing date Jan. 5, 2026); Mascarpone and Mayhem: The Romanos, Book 1 (fingers crossed for publication before IRAE 2026).
By AJ Buchanan: From the "No Strings Attached" series: Orchestrated Love (Book 1), Facing the Music (Book 2), and (hopefully published by then) Playing It By Ear (Book 3).
What’s your writing process?
I write every day if the spirit says to. If not, I read and make a note of anything that catches my imagination.
- When I start a new story, it's usually from something in my idea file, and I can't do much until I have a working cover copy/blurb. It helps me flesh out the big picture ideas for my characters.
- I usually start with their names, because that's where their identities lie, for me. They tell me things about the characters' ethnicity, which will lead to other stereotypical ideas from which I can create someone interesting.
- Then I figure out their strengths and weaknesses, because that helps me build their connection.
- I'll often go from a draft blurb to a book bible document, which lists everything I know about them, their situations, their connection, and the issues they must overcome to be together. I write them out in thirds, include important secondary characters, and find a place where I think the HEA will come.
- Then, after I redraft the blurb, I begin to write, doing my best to stick to the plan. But if I go off in a different direction, that's okay. I'm still a pantser at heart, and the story goes where it needs to go.
- I edit as I go, which I'm told is a bad thing, but that's how my brain works. I never fight it. I'm still learning to trust my instincts. Also, I share what I've written each day with my writing partners, who are part of my editing process.
- After I type THE END, I leave the manuscript for a few days, then return for another deep edit, send it to my beta readers, and have a final edit before publishing.
What are you looking forward to at IRAE?
I can't wait to reconnect with my friends, both writers and readers, meet and engage with new readers, and get some hands-on experience in building my skills and my brand. And I'm looking forward to walking on the beach, soaking up the sun and the peace.
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