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Kay L. Moody is the YA fantasy author of COURT OF BITTER THORN and THE ELEMENTS OF THE CROWN. Her books feature rich world building, slow burn romance, mythical creatures, and twisty plots.

As a lover of strong female characters, books, and the color pink, she enjoys diving into magical worlds where characters can overcome even their darkest struggles. She lives in the western United States with her husband and four sons. Connect with Kay directly when you follow her on social media @kaylmoody

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Kay L. Moody My best advice is to finish! It took me six years to write my first book, so I definitely understand how hard that first draft can be. But no one can …moreMy best advice is to finish! It took me six years to write my first book, so I definitely understand how hard that first draft can be. But no one can read your book unless you have a book. No matter how far from perfect it is, do your best to finish the first draft. And when your whole book is done and edited, move on to the next book.(less)
Kay L. Moody Truth Seer started out as a picture in my head. Most of it I used, some of it had to be adjusted as the story unfolded. In that picture, a girl crept …moreTruth Seer started out as a picture in my head. Most of it I used, some of it had to be adjusted as the story unfolded. In that picture, a girl crept through dark hallways with dangerous traps. Everything was opposite of the way it looked: the good things were bad and bad things were good. Only the girl could see what was really in the hallways and she had to convince the others with her to not be afraid. A small crop of daisies looked friendly and inviting, but they were actually poisonous spikes that would instantly kill anyone who touched them. Also, in one room sat the most comfortable bed in the world. But instead of a bed, it looked like a deep, never ending pit. Everyone had to put complete trust in this girl who could tell it was actually safe. That picture sparked more ideas and many things fell into place.

Besides that picture, the very first scene I imagined was the one that takes place in Chapter 25. Basically the entire story and conflict revolves around that scene. It was a lot of fun to write it like that!

The second book comes out January 7, 2019! :)(less)
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Sneak Peek to The Elements of Kamdaria

What's an author to do when she finishes one book series? Write a new one, of course! I'm so excited to introduce my new series, The Elements of Kamdaria. Get ready for a sneak peek of epic proportions including a book description, character description, and excerpt!

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"This might be my new favorite. I couldn’t put it down, each page kept pulling me back for more.

It still has all the same features of the other books, but the stakes, betrayals, romance, friendship, and cliffhangers all get so much deeper.

It was so ex" Read more of this review »
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"4.5 stars rounded up

So first off, that cliffhanger should be illegal.

Quests are a pretty standard part of fantasy book series, and this is no exception. The fight against the mortals set on destroying Faerie and the search for the crown of Crystalfal" Read more of this review »
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"Another amazing installation in the Crystal Thorns saga!

The choices that both Chloe, a mortal, and Quintus, a Fae, make have far reaching consequences that neither of them could foresee.

The excellent world building continues to absorb and pull in the" Read more of this review »
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"Blade and Crystal Thorns is Book 3 in the Fae and Crystal Thorns Series by Kay L Moody. I feel the series just seems to get better with each book. In book 3, Quintus, Chloe, Mishti, and Ludo are sent on a quest to find the pieces of the Crystalfall c" Read more of this review »
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Yes, I'm planning five books in this series. That plan may change depending on how the story unfolds, but that's the current plan.
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“If you call me pet ever again, I will claw your eyes out with my bare hands.”
Kay L. Moody, Court of Bitter Thorn

“Good thing she had firmly decided not to fall in love with him. He’d have far too much power over her if she did.”
Kay L Moody, Castle of Bitter Thorn

“So you were not born for greatness. Who cares? Be great anyway.”
Kay L. Moody, Queen of Bitter Thorn

“Give me all of you!!! I don’t want so much of your time, so much of your talents and money, and so much of your work. I want YOU!!! ALL OF YOU!! I have not come to torment or frustrate the natural man or woman, but to KILL IT! No half measures will do. I don’t want to only prune a branch here and a branch there; rather I want the whole tree out! Hand it over to me, the whole outfit, all of your desires, all of your wants and wishes and dreams. Turn them ALL over to me, give yourself to me and I will make of you a new self---in my image. Give me yourself and in exchange I will give you Myself. My will, shall become your will. My heart, shall become your heart.”
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

“For a fleeting moment, he had the disorienting sense that every decision in his life had inexorably led him here.”
Tiffany Roberts, Make Me Burn

“Stupid people are dangerous.”
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“Accept who you are. Unless you're a serial killer.”
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“Like we say back home, when you find a turtle settin’ on top of a fencepost, you can be pretty damn sure he didn’t get there on his own.”
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Kay Moody Olivia wrote: "Hi,

Thanks for accepting my FR! it's really cool to be friends with an author. Happy reading! :)"


It's good to meet you! Happy reading to you too. :)


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Thanks for accepting my FR! it's really cool to be friends with an author. Happy reading! :)


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