About the Author

Kathryn Goodwin Tone

Kathryn Goodwin Tone is a writer and the author of the novel, The King’s Broad Arrow. An ex-pat for most of her adult life, Kathryn has lived and traveled all over the world. She graduated from Penn State University with a B.A in Journalism, and also holds a M.A in International Relations from Boston University. Among the favorite places she has lived are: the Bavarian Alps; Moscow, Russia; Wiesbaden, Germany, and currently Alexandria, Virginia. She has worked as a teacher, chambermaid, ‘Spüler’ (dishwasher in German; rite-of-passage for backpackers), State Department employee, MCEC contractor, swim instructor, English tutor, pizza maker, etc. In addition to writing, the things that bring Kathryn unadulterated joy are her family, music, and cooking.

“Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another. The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbor’s, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.”

About the Author

Kathryn Goodwin Tone

“Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another. The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbor’s, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.”

—VOLTAIRE