K.T. Blakemore is an award-winning author known for her historical fiction and young adult works, often written under the pen name Kim Taylor Blakemore. She gained recognition for "The Good Time Girls" and its sequel, "The Good Time Girls Get Famous," the first two installments in her Wild-Willed Women of the West Series. These novels showcase resilient female protagonists who navigate challenges with grit, humor, and determination. Her writing has earned accolades including the Silver Falchion Award, Tucson Festival of Book Literary Award, and WILLA Award for Best YA Fiction, with "The Good Time Girls" also named a New Mexico-Arizona Book Award Finalist.
Blakemore specializes in historical suspense and young adult historical fiction, drawing inspiration from her lifelong connection to the American West. Her meticulous research spans diverse topics, from early 20th-century train schedules to frontier survival skills. Beyond writing, she contributes to the literary community as a developmental editor and educator, founding the Novelitics Writers Collective and leading creative writing workshops across North America and the UK.
A longtime member of professional organizations including the Historical Novel Society and Women Writing the West, Blakemore has lived throughout the western United States, from California to Colorado, and currently resides in the Pacific Northwest. Her work continues to explore themes of resilience and historical authenticity, reflecting her dedication to both storytelling and historical accuracy.