Meet Kate
I'm an author, speaker, and book coach. I adore stories in every form. I've written six books: the #1 bestseller Joyful Creating, my three-book Great Lands fantasy series, and Blue Moon, my urban fantasy book. With Joyful Making arriving in Fall, 2026.
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I believe creativity is the way to discover your soul's delight.
Before all of that, I built a career as a screenwriter. I was repped by a manager and agent in LA, and along the way I wrote for Elle Canada, ScreenTalk, Giant, Moving Pictures, and more. I know story from the inside, and I know what it costs to build a creative life in an industry that runs on hustle.
Eventually my body did what my brain wouldn't. It stopped. In the quiet, I heard what I'd been running from: myself. I brought my whole self into the process, the one who meditates, journals, and pays attention to moon cycles. I stopped forcing inspiration and started sourcing it. The writing got better. So did I.
That shift became Joyful Creating. And then it became the way I teach. Powerful women don't just claim their voice. They claim themselves.
I coach women who have a book inside them. The idea that won't quiet down. The story they've been circling for years. I help them find their story, trust their voice, and finish the manuscript, with a real plan underneath and joy as the through-line.
My clients describe my style as kind firmness. I'm warm and direct, and I will not let you abandon your book. I live on an island in the Pacific Northwest with my partner, our dog, cat, and a creative community that feels like chosen family.
Speaking & Podcasts
I've spoken at creative conferences and women's events. I've shared about Joyful Creating and my career in conversation on podcasts such as Beyond the Debut, Building a Creative Life, and Unpolished Empire. Reach out to chat about speaking at your event or on your podcast.
Magazines & Blogs
I share about culture, creativity, and what it takes to build a joyful life. I've written for Elle Canada, Moving Pictures, ScreenTalk and more. You can also find my writing on my Substack, Joyful Creating, about leaving burnout culture in the dust and producing work that makes your heart soar.