Katie is an author of magical gut-punchers.

Born stateside but raised in Shanghai, she then studied computer science and fine arts at the University of Pennsylvania, and is now based in NYC. Her adult fantasy debut, Madder Lake, is forthcoming from Harper Voyager in 2027. When not writing, she enjoys painting, skiing, feeding her sourdough starter, and her two demonic cats.

Madder Lake (2027)

Set at the world's foremost university for studying the magical art of transportive painting, where two students from wildly different backgrounds battle to win a painting competition that could determine their fates as artists. Madder Lake is a debut adult fantasy novel about who has access to art and education, the true meaning of home, and the possibility of falling for your rival.