About Me

"You can make anything by writing." - C.S.Lewis

Hi! I'm so glad you are 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.

Growing up, I struggled to find books with Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing characters, so I decided to write my own.

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Interestingly, I have found more books in recent years and I have curated a Book List, so while you wait for mine, you can read and relate to other deaf characters! 

Additionally, I co-host DEAFinitely Readers Book Club, an online ASL Book Club that is focused on reading books that have Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing characters and/or sign language representation OR books that are written by Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing authors. 

Today, I live and work in 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.

I am currently editing my first novel, and finishing two others. I mainly focus on writing YA and NA fantasy but I also love to reimagine traditional stories and fairy tales with deaf and hard-of-hearing characters and am working on a "Deaf Tales" anthology (editing).

  • The Heritage Series (book 1: Water's Grasp in editing; books 2 drafting, books 3 and 4 outlining)
  • Once Upon a Deaf Time Anthology (12 short stories available; in editing)

In case it wasn't obvious, I love reading and create bookish content - including ASL book reviews. In my limited downtime, I like to cross-stitch and draw illustrations that go on my shop Signs & Stories. Any purchase goes to my costs for editing and publishing!

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Q&A

What is the meaning of your logo?

My logo is a combination of the shortened ASL sign "to write" with a fountain pen nib. I love using fountain pens and use them during editing.

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.

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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?

  1. Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews
  2. The Others by Anne Bishop
  3. Hidden Legacy by Ilona Andrews
  4. Kendra Donovan by Julie McElwain
  5. Black Blade by Jennifer Estep
  6. Alice Worth by Lisa Edmonds
  7. Lizzie Grace by Keri Arthur
  8. Sam Quinn by Seana Kelly
  9. Disney Twisted Tales by Liz Braswell
  10. Hell's Library by A.J. Hackwith

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! You can also get early access to my chapters as I'm editing on Patreon!

I have more questions!

And I’d love to answer them! You can contact me by clicking this link here.

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