Kathryn Magendie is too quirky-chaotic to survive in the real world, so she left behind her moss-filled grandfather oak trees in South Louisiana and escaped to her mountain fiction world in Western North Carolina where she spins tales, drinks Deep Creek Blend coffee, an occasional glass of wine, an even more occasional glass of vodka tonic with lime, and contemplates the glow of Old Moon. Born a squalling hillbilly in West-by-God Virginia, the bold and ancient mountains again cradle her in peace, allow her to write for You.

Kat is a writer and freelance editor, and Senior Editor/Senior Newsletter Editor at Rose & Thorn Literary Ezine. She has written, is writing, and will ever-more be writing novels, short stories, essays, and some bad but hopeful poems; and just as ever evermore, she will be finding homes for them all. For a list of her published work, go to The Wolf's Howl page.

The way Kathryn Magendie writes is the way writing is supposed to be done - it pulls out everything - feelings, emotions, laughter, tears and truths.

~ Susan Reinhardt, Author of Not Tonight Honey--Wait 'til I'm a size 6 and
Don't Sleep With A Bubba: Unless Your Eggs Are In Wheelchairs
www.susanreinhardt.com

A tiny but spirited firefly, Kat Magendie fearlessly confronts and writes about the big questions from her beloved mountain in Maggie Valley, NC. Questions such as 'Wonder when Good Man will be baking another batch of cookies?' or 'Do you put lime or rum into the coconut?'

~ Mary Ann

Kathryn Magendie (Kat or Boop to those who know and love her) has a magical way with words. They bubble out unchecked just like her laughter, cascading over readers like a cool mountain waterfall. What's not to enjoy? One wonders how her flying fingers can keep up with her "whirly brain" activity.

From short stories, to her blog, to her precious and powerful novel I Am Virginia Kate, we are given rare gifts -- complete honesty, a fresh and unique voice, haunting characters, and life seen through a different set of lenses. I'm honored to call this whacky woman my good friend. I can only aspire to the talent she has with words!

~ Angie Ledbetter, Author of Seeds of Faith
www.gumbowriter.com

Every so often, if you're fortunate enough, you'll find a book that not only captures your attention and imagination, it captures your heart. Kathryn Magendie's characters are so vivid and memorable, and the story so poignant, one hates for the book to end. The voice of the West Virginia mountains holds true in every aspect of Magendie's work, which leaves one begging for more and wondering where this gifted writer has been hiding all these years!

~ Deborah LeBlanc, Author of Family Inheritance and Grave Intent and A House Divided
www.deborahleblanc.com