Katie Bond is privileged to represent all the “artists of the written word”—the creative, talented writers who’ve found themselves at home in Thomas Nelson’s growing fiction division.
Before coming to Thomas Nelson, Katie served as a publicist at WaterBrook Press, handling corporate communications, events, and book campaigns for authors like Liz Curtis Higgs, David Gregory, Robert Benson, and Amy Grant. She began her career at Peachtree Publishers as a publicity and marketing assistant. She holds a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, with emphasis on literary essay, Southern literature, and children’s books. She also completed the Publishing Institute, a graduate program at the University of Denver, in 2004.
She plays classical flute, but kicks up her boots to listen to the country songwriters at the Bluebird Café any chance she gets. She loves to entertain friends and family at home, and keeps up with her own nonfiction writing through freelance projects. A feisty cat named Chapter keeps Katie and her husband Bryce company at home in Nashville.
Her parents and brother still reside in her hometown of Augusta, GA.
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
ph: 615.902.2704
fax: 615.902.2111
e: kbond@thomasnelson.com
Monday, June 13, 2011
Nashville, TN—Thomas Nelson Fiction is pleased to announce the signing of new author Shannon Dittemore to its growing roster of gifted storytellers. Dittemore’s debut young adult series—a supernatural, romantic trilogy—will launch with first installment Angel Eyes in summer 2012.
“Thomas Nelson is passionate about expanding our footprint in Young Adult Fiction – with stories that offer teens a mix of suspense, romance, and hope while addressing the spiritual dimensions of life. Shannon is a fresh new voice who we’re honored to partner with in this potent supernatural series of beauty, betrayal and faith that teens will love – and be transformed by.” said Allen Arnold, Senior VP and Publisher, Thomas Nelson Fiction.
“I’m a firm believer that books open doors into the imagination and remind us that we should venture there often. I hope my stories remind readers that life is to be lived. And while you may fall into dark places along the way, light is as close as the prayer on your lips,” said Shannon. An experienced actress, youth minister, and mother, Shannon attended Portland Bible College. She and her family live in Northern California.
For more information about Shannon, visit www.shannondittemore.com.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Nashville, TN—Two Thomas Nelson authors took home wins in the first-ever INSPYs, the Bloggers’ Award for Excellence in Faith-Driven Literature. Plain Paradise by Beth Wiseman (Amish Fiction) and Green by Ted Dekker (Speculative Fiction) stood out from an impressive list of titles nominated and short-listed. The Inspy’s statement of purpose: Recognizing the need for a new kind of book award, the INSPYs were created by bloggers to discover and highlight the very best in literature that grapples with expressions of the Christian faith.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
(Nashville, TN)—Bestselling romance authors Colleen Coble , Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, and Diann Hunt recently inked a deal with Thomas Nelson Fiction to collaborate on Smitten, a collection of novellas about the fictional romantic town of Smitten, Vermont. Smitten will release on December 20, 2011.
The four Smitten authors contribute to a blog together—Girls Write Out—about their writing lives and their friendship.
Thomas Nelson Fiction has broadened its romance offerings recently in direct response to readers’ desire for more hopeful romance stories. READ MORE »
Friday, November 19, 2010
(Nashville, TN)—At the top of Christmas wish lists this year? Assorted ebook readers, according to several reports. And savvy gift-givers will be loading those devices with content for loved ones—often looking for free content from favorite authors.
Just in time for those holiday shoppers, Thomas Nelson’s Fiction division is offering a selection of titles at no charge for a limited time. The title selections—each the first in popular series—span several genres: General, Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, Southern Legal, Young Adult, and Historical Romance. These five authors boast a combined total of over 5 million books in print.
Titles for free in ebook format, available now:
Lonestar Sanctuary by Colleen Coble
The Paradise War by Stephen R Lawhead
Titles available for free in ebook format, starting December 15:
Love of a Dime by Cara Lynn James
House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo
Deeper Water by Robert Whitlow
The free ebooks can be downloaded from participating retailers: Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, and Sony.
Monday, October 25, 2010
(Nashville, TN) Winners were announced this week for a nationwide treasure hunt, part of the release celebration for The Skin Map, the “anything but ordinary” (BookPage) debut of bestselling author Stephen R. Lawhead’s much-anticipated five-book Bright Empires series <http://www.brightempires.com> . The ambitious series, dubbed by Lawhead as the “super-fantasy” he’s been writing in his head for more than 15 years, is the ultimate quest for the ultimate treasure, chasing a map tattooed on human skin, across an omniverse of intersecting realities, to unravel the future of the future.
The geocaching adventure was developed for Thomas Nelson by C. Grant & Co, with online components and physical caches hidden in all 50 states. Stephanie Daugherty received the grand prize: a customized The Skin Map iPad preloaded with a copy of the book. David Kouts won an original painting by Stephen R. Lawhead and a personal phone call with the author, as part of a hidden website contest available exclusively to fans who attended one of Lawhead’s September tour stops to receive extra clues. The treasure hunt campaign resulted in more than 1,200 new Facebook fans for Lawhead, and was so popular, one fan started a new hunt <http://www.treasurehunt.katiyana.com/> to continue the online fun for other fans. READ MORE »
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