B.D. Carpenter
B.D. Carpenter is a writing team from two distinct backgrounds, each bringing a unique flair to the world of storytelling. B hails from Garland, TX, and is passionate about understanding the human psyche on an individual and sociological level. After earning degrees in Human Services and writing in Washington state, she devoted herself to crisis counseling while studying for a Masters in Clinical Psychology. This intense background honed her ability to craft characters that resonate with readers on a profoundly emotional level. D was born and raised in Michigan. He has a degree in computer science and a fervent love for sci-fi and fantasy. He is a senior software engineer, and his expertise intertwines seamlessly with his imaginative prowess, resulting in intricately woven worlds and magical systems that blend seamlessly with reality. Married in 2022, B.D. currently lives in Texas alongside their #1 furry fans (two cats (Smaug and Gastly), two dogs (Fizzgig and Sage), and Sage’s cat, (Vin)). They both share an adoration for fantasy and are inspired by authors such as Brandon Sanderson, Isaac Asimov, H.G. Wells, and classic folktales from around the world. Together they offer fresh tales that transport readers to realms both familiar and fantastical. 
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Inside the Mind - B.D. Carpenter
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What inspired you to start writing?
B- I've been creating stories my whole life. The first story I told in great detail was when I was four. My mom asked 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' And I wove her an entire story about how I was going to work at McDonald's, marry a school bus driver (I didn't even ride the bus nor go to school), live in an upstairs apartment, and have a horse and a cat (IN my apartment). The first story I wrote was when I was eight about a bunny on a picnic. And wrote my first book when I was thirteen a historical family drama told through diary entries inspired by Dear Mr. Henshaw. I took writing classes in high school. I was the editor for the literary magazine. I took writing classes in college, and wrote my second book in 2007. She never published any of her work because she always felt like her plots were a little too shallow. D tried to write a book many years ago but didn't finish it due to a profound lack of depth to his characters. In 2022, B and D got married and decided to combine their powers, shore up each others weaknesses, and finally become published authors. B brings a deep understanding of human psychology to create rich characters, a (mostly) attention to details, and ability to craft prose learned from years of study and practice. And D brings his analytical brain to develop deep plots and rich magic systems.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
We decided to write The False kin Chronicles right after we were married. We were watching True Blood, D for the first time, when he looked at B and said, "Wow, everyone is turning out to be something other than human. What if there was a book where no one was actually human and we just all pretended so well because we think every one else is human." Tada. The #FalseKin Chronicles was born.
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