Kathryn Bone

Kathryn Bone is a bestselling queer author of romance novels, writing under the pen names Hope Ryan and Grace R. Duncan, with titles spanning both adult and young adult subgenres. They have been an IT Manager at AnimeFest since 2012 and are currently a network administrator with a deep expertise in database administration and development. Kathryn holds a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in Linguistics at Dallas College and has previously taught as an IT Instructor at Platt College. Their background also includes roles in customer service and extensive experience at IBM, where they managed certification processes for instructors.