MilSpouse Authors: Author Spotlight with Kyra Whitton
- Sydnee Blodgett
- May 6
- 3 min read
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Today we're speaking with Kyra Whitton, an Army spouse of nearly two decades and author of speculative fiction with strong romantic themes. Her journey through multiple duty stations has shaped both her life and her creative work.
Meet Kyra Whitton
Author Name: Kyra Whitton
Military Affiliation: Army Spouse
Years Affiliated with the Military: Nineteen years
Author Profile
Kyra grew up outside Atlanta, GA where she formed an appreciation for summer thunderstorms, lightning bugs, and competitive swimming. After a quick jaunt across the pond to St Andrews University to study creative writing, she returned to complete her undergraduate education at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Go Yellow Jackets!) in History, Technology, and Society. She loves social history, especially anything that has to do with the Cold War and military, and continued those studies into graduate school where she earned a Master of Arts degree in American History with a minor concentration in Professional Writing: Creative writing.
Two weeks after graduation, Kyra found herself packing for her very first Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with her husband to Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State. That started a love affair with moving, and Kyra has looked forward to packing up and setting off for new and distant shores ever since. The Army has given her the opportunity to add Fort Lee (now Fort Gregg-Adams), Fort Riley, Fort Knox, Fort Stewart, and Fort Wainwright to her list of residences over the years.
In addition to writing, Kyra volunteers within the Army community, wrangles her four kids, feeds the cat fifteen times a day, and doubles as a dog bed for her two basset hounds.
How would you describe yourself as an author?
"Author of speculative fiction with strong romance themes."
What's the primary genre you write in?
"Fantasy, Romance, Speculative."
What's your writing experience?
Kyra has been writing for twenty-five years and counting!
Published books:
A Burden of Ice and Bone (2024)
Through the Veil (2019)
Into the Otherworld (2018)
Military Life & Writing
How has being a military spouse influenced your writing or author journey?
"All of my characters have some tie to military life, whether it’s based on the real or imagined."
What's one challenge you've faced as a military spouse author and how did you overcome it?
"Finding friends that last through the constant changes of duty stations has been my biggest challenge, and finding my best friend, a fellow author, thirteen years into military life only came when I got serious about writing full-time. Sometimes focusing on dreams makes everything else fall into place."
Do you have any advice for fellow Military Spouse writers?
"Find the writers wherever the military sends you. The writing community can teach you new things no matter where you find yourself. Don’t be scared to join the local writing organizations and attend their conferences, even if your time there is short."
What's a fun fact about you?
"There is always a crow or crows featured in my books."
Featured Book: A Burden of Ice and Bone
"A tale of courage, love, and self-discovery in a frozen kingdom, perfect for fans of Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik.
In the village of ice and darkness, Dira Cloon's entire existence relies on her ability to pull the trigger. But when she faces a majestic white bear, her resolve falters. The bear's presence stirs something deep within her - a force stronger than her love for her family, who believe that the only safe polar bear is a dead one.
It goes beyond the village legends of a lost world and a vanished civilization, the whispered tales of magic, and the ursine king's enchantment. This force resonates with Dira's heart, shattered and lonely. If she shoots the bear, her life will continue as it always has, with a piece of her soul and dreams forever lost. But if she lays down her weapon and follows the bear into the vast, frozen realm of snow, she may transform her people and their bloodlust.
Embark on a breathtaking journey with Dira as she uncovers a cursed life more beautiful than the one she leaves behind. In Kyra Whitton's mesmerizing novel, "A Burden of Ice and Bone," readers will find a gripping tale of self-discovery, courage, and love in the heart of a magical, frozen world."
A heartfelt thank you to Kyra Whitton for sharing her journey with the MilSpouse Authors community! Her nearly two decades of experience as an Army spouse combined with her passion for speculative fiction offers a unique perspective on creativity amid constant change. To our readers—thank you for supporting military spouse authors like Kyra whose stories enrich our understanding of both imagined worlds and the military life experience.
Happy reading!
The MilSpouse Authors Team
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