About the author

K. D. Capener

K. D. Capener, who goes by Kris, grew up in an Air Force family, and had the opportunity to call several states and the U.K. home. England was the place that captured her heart – and still hasn’t let go. She could happily talk about it all day if you let her. During her time there, her family traveled across Europe, an experience that has been seared in her mind ever since and was the initial spark for her love of travel.

As long as she can remember, Kris has always loved reading. She has fond memories of visiting the library at a very young age, searching for the perfect stories to check out.  She devoured series like The Boxcar Children, Nancy Drew, and The Hardy Boys, always drawn to clever, brave, and resourceful characters who had grand adventures. While mysteries and historical fiction remain her favorites, she enjoys books across many genres.

Kris moved to Utah at age twelve and has called the mountain west her home ever since. She holds a degree from Weber State University in Biology Composite Education.  During her years as a young stay-at-home mother to three children, she persevered through a significant health challenge, which has left her with chronic pain, short-term memory gaps, and often struggling to find the right words. After raising her children, she worked for eight years in local schools, teaching students of all ages. Yet, the persistent dream of writing books became too strong to ignore, and she decided to chase it.

Kris’s writing journey began in elementary school with a handmade Christmas gift for her cousin: a story about a boy and his new puppy, complete with crayon illustrations and a stapled spine. Many years later, she’s preparing to launch her debut Young Adult novel, a compelling story set in the 1980s about uncovering family secrets, the strength of sisterhood, overcoming trials with hope and resilience, and the importance of friendships. She’s currently hard at work on her second book.