About Kathy Keller
I grew up in north central Pennsylvania (Williamsport area). My family's roots there go back to the 1700's, and it's where I first developed a love and appreciation for history.
I left home to get a degree in journalism from the American University, Washington, D.C. After living in Florida for a number of years, history and family beckoned, and I now reside in Leesburg, Virginia.
I am frequently asked how I came to start writing books.
Simply put, I have always had a fascination with how people lived in different time periods, particularly women. And I am a romantic at heart. When the genre historical romance burst upon the literary scene with Kathleen Woodiwiss, I was in heaven. More authors jumped into the mix and, after reading many books, I decided I could write one, too. I had a degree in journalism and a knack for storytelling and writing, so why not? And it gave me a reason to spend hours researching history. After writing my first book, I was hooked. I found I like being the wizard behind the green curtain for a change.
My first two books—The Homeward Heart and A Love Too Proud—were originally published by a traditional New York publisher, but I didn't like having to write to a formula. It stifled my creativity, and I felt it lowered the bar. So, I have opted to be an indie author.
Another question I am often asked is from where do I get my ideas for a book?
I pick a time period and location that I want to know more about. As I research the laws and norms of the day, I look for little-known facts around which to weave a story that is unique, memorable, and provides teachable moments. My stories tend to be multilayered, incorporating elements of intrigue, gamesmanship, romance, and unpredictability. I also strive to be as historically accurate as possible. Occasionally, I come across conflicting historical details and have to choose, or sometimes new information comes to light at a later date, so please bear with me.
Recently, I turned my hand to screenwriting for a new challenge. I have adapted Millionaires' Row and Millionaires' Row: The Legacy, two books inspired by the colorful history of my hometown in Pennsylvania. I have also written a Christmas screenplay-- currently being shopped by an agent--and two drama/comedies.
Thank you for reading my books. I hope you enjoy them.
Disambiguation: Please note that there are other writers named Kathy Keller. I am not the same Kathy Keller who has published numerous books of a religious nature nor is that Kathy Keller the author of historical and historical romance novels. The inability or unwillingness of many online booksellers to disambiguate between the two of us has been a source of confusion and frustration for many readers. You will always find a list of all of my books here on my website and you can then search for them at your favorite online bookseller by including both the book name and my name, i.e. “The Homeward Heart Kathy Keller.”
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