Katie is a NYC-based writer of magical gut-punchers.
I’m a techy writer who was raised in multiple countries, so my passion is dissecting modern problems like internalized objectification of women, the concept of home as an immigrant, and of course, friendship and love...
...using magic, morally-beige characters, and the occasional “Who did this to you?”
She is represented by Jim McCarthy at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.
My stories center 3 things:
A point or question specific to the modern zeitgeist.
They’re usually socio-political and uncomfy. But they’re usually also hopeful.
⛓ Self-worth in an objectifying system
🏠 Embracing hybridity as an immigrant or member of diaspora
🩸 Feminine/POC rage
A world mostly like our own.
I write both primary and secondary worlds, but even in the latter, it’ll be >60% like our own.
💠 Magic crystals as a metaphor for fossil fuels
👩💻 Modern technology in cities
🖼 Immersive “VR-like” paintings
Wonder and joy.
My favorite stories swaddle darkness with joy, so I strive for this as well. And fun. Why read fantasy otherwise?!
👯♀️ F/F platonic friendship
🌲 Giant magic trees
🍳 Studio Ghibli-esque eating/cooking scenes with found family