Who I Am and Why I Write

I’m Keely Brooke Keith, and I was born to write stories.

And not just any stories.

My Uncharted series is known for its unique twist on Christian fiction, a rare mix of historical fiction, science fiction, and romance. The first book in the series, The Land Uncharted, was published in 2014, but the series truly started during my childhood.

In my nonstop imagination, I was an author, an explorer, an adventure out to find new lands. I papered my bedroom walls with maps out of National Geographic Magazine and stared at the wide blue swaths of ocean on the maps, certain uncharted land existed.

I never found that land, but while researching my family history as an adult, I became fascinated by the group migrations to the American West. I wondered what would happen if instead of going west, a group of families left the United States on a ship, got lost at sea, and ended up on that hidden land. I set aside the idea to continue my family research.

Then in 2013, my hunky husband, Marty, challenged me to write the book. I accepted his challenge and looked over my story notes. I set the series a few years in the future, had the rest of the world embroiled in World War III, and dropped a modern navy pilot into the Land to show the cultural contrast.

After The Land Uncharted came out, I wrote Book 2, then Book 3, then stories telling the history of the Land. The 3-book Uncharted Beginnings series follows the Land’s founders as they arrive in the Land and establish what is now a fascinating culture. Ten years after the first Uncharted book was published, the series includes 15 books (and counting!)

The response from readers and reviewers has been overwhelmingly supportive. I plan to continue writing stories set in the Land and publishing books in the Uncharted series. As long as you keep reading, I’ll keep writing!

God has blessed me beyond my childhood dreams with a long career as a novelist. I hope to spend the rest of my life writing stories that honor Him and delight you.

Many readers have asked how they can support my writing ministry. The best ways are:

·      Pray for me.

·      Purchase a new copy of each novel when it comes out.

·      Tell your reading friends about the Uncharted series.

I hope you enjoy my novels from your reading spot, snuggled up with your softest blanket or sweetest pet, while sipping your favorite beverage. However, if you, like so many Uncharted readers, are not in your most ideal circumstances, then take a slow breath and relax as best you can where you are. God has you in this place at this time for His purpose. He is with you. I promise. Better yet, He promises. And as a small comfort, enjoy the gentle escape of the Uncharted series.

Thank you for supporting my work, and may God richly bless you always!

Much love,

Keely