Her first published book was the science fiction novel, Blackwood, released in 2012, which was a finalist for the Locus, ultimately placing sixth. In 2011, she edited the summer issue of the science fiction magazine Subterranean Online, published by Subterranean Press, which was a sixth-place finalist for the Locus Award.

īond began her fiction publishing career with her 'Dear Aunt Gwenda' series of fanciful advice columns published from 2003 to 2011 in Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet. She is a co-founder of the Lexington Writer's Room, a nonprofit organization. She has since published more than a dozen books. While working, she obtained a Masters of Fine Arts degree at Vermont College of Fine Arts, acquired an agent, and shopped around four manuscripts before finally getting a contract in 2012 for Blackwood. She was a spokesperson for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

īond majored in journalism at Eastern Kentucky University, whereupon she worked for the state government in public health communications for 17 years, publishing articles and stories in her spare time. A novelist since 2012, she is also a member of the Clarion Workshop faculty for 2022, and has been a judge for the Bradbury Prize, the World Fantasy Award, the Otherwise Award, and the SLF Fountain Award.īond was born on J in Jackson County, Kentucky. Gwenda Bond (born July 12, 1976) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy, young adult, and romance novels. Superhero, juvenile fantasy, science fiction

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