K.D. grew up in a very small, rural town. The particular idiosyncrasies of small-town living informed her view of life, many aspects of which can be noted in her work.

Growing up in small towns often necessitates entertaining oneself, so much of K.D.’s childhood consisted of getting lost in a story. Her love of fantasy in particular inspired a love of experiencing new cultures. To date, K.D. has traveled to over 20 countries.

Her other hobbies include skiing, scuba diving, and running.

K.D. graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Corporate Finance and Accounting. After graduation, she worked on the funding desk of a retail bank, where she oversaw the placement of over one billion dollars in wholesale funding.

Nevertheless, K.D.’s childhood interest in entrepreneurship inspired her to leave her job to strike out on her own. Since 2018, she has been writing full-time. K.D. likes to wed her former career with her work by always including a little personal finance in her books.