Kickstarter!
Do you want a book that’s explicitly against homophobia and antisemitism? Do you love beautiful special edition hardcovers and multi-narrator audiobooks? Have you ever wanted a Jewish Interview with the Vampire or a Jewish Gilda Stories, or a vampire book...
Countries and US States I’ve Been To
Let’s start with the US states, as it’s probably more impressive. I counted driving through places but not (obviously) flying over them. I’ve lived in Texas, Washington, Utah, Virginia, and Georgia, but I’ve driven through or visited a lot...
Kickstarter!!!
Do you love beautiful books with custom art? Do you love multi-narrator audiobooks? I have something for you: Immortal Gifts is a vampire fantasy about mortality, immortality, grief, love, and overcoming prejudice. Abraham, my main character, was a 19th century Jewish...
Align your email domain
So, if you have an author newsletter–or, indeed, any other kind of newsletter–your email service will probably ask you to “authenticate your domain” or “align your domain.” They probably even have something adorable that you can...
Research for Authors (the Gen X librarian edition)
(Swear warning, as I have opinions.) Do you have a library degree? If so, go ahead and skip this post. I give you permission! For everyone else: here is how NOT to research your novel (in no particular order): Ask ChatGPT. Don’t do it. Wikipedia. Look, anyone...
Come see me read!
Are you going to the Seattle WorldCon? I am! Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading ReadingsRoom 347-348, Wed. 7:30–9 p.m. Join Broad Universe for a fun, fast-paced group reading to showcase the work of women and nonbinary authors who will read a short snippet from a...
I am a winner!
Immortal Gifts is a Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner!
The Dreyfus Affair
From the “I researched and then cut it” files… John and Eliza were unrecognizable as the street urchins we’d taken in. They were clean, healthy, dressed in the finest clothes money could buy, and we had a governess for them. John was eight and Eliza...Squee!!!
I’m one of Barnes and Nobles 10 Favorite Indie eBooks of 2025! Immortal Gifts is a gripping vampire tale that blends history, suspense, and romance. Katherine Villyard delivers a powerful story of survival, identity, and the price of being...Subscribe
