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Hello!

My name is Katie

I'm a creative soul with a mind for fantastical adventure. When I'm not daydreaming, I'm working as an editor for BookTrib.com. Before that, I was studying creative writing and mass communication at UNCA. Originally from Dallas, TX, I moved to Appalachia to escape the heat and enjoy the mountains. But I long for the big city, so I'm Dallas-bound once again!

As an avid reader and aspiring writer, my favorite genres include fantasy, romance, literary fiction and feminist works. (I'm also a big fan of manga!) My favorite books include Madeline Miller's Circe, Colleen Houck's The Tiger's Curse series, and Nathanial Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. Aside from reading and writing, my hobbies include yoga, photography, antique and clothes shopping, archery, and curling up with my cat, Oso, and dog, Circe, to watch a movie. I've seen every Marvel movie at least four times, but my favorite movie is the 2012 Les Misérables.

*Photo: The Thinker (Glacier National Park, 2005)

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FEATURED PROJECTS

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9 Time Travel Romances to Cure Your “Outlander” Hangover

With season 7 of Outlander swiftly coming to an end, I scoured the internet and found 9 swoon-worthy timeslip romances to help fill that void. So dive on in and find your next Claire and Jamie-level romance!

Books Each Twilight Character Needs to Read

In the hoa hoa hoa spirit, here are some books that each Twilight character needs to read — or likely already has.

10+ Greek Myth Retellings to Read After Binge-Watching Netflix’s “KAOS”

From feminist and queer retellings to steamy modern romances, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

And the best part? I’ve curated the list to star each of the show’s main characters!

Did BookTrib Editors Correctly Predict 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards Winners?

Join BookTrib editors Megan Beauregard and Katie Bloomer as they name their picks for the best titles of the year — and see how many predictions they got right!

A CROWN OF LAURELS: A Short Story

Senior Creative Writing Project

In the classic Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne, Daphne was a wild young woman dedicated to living an independent life; however, she quickly becomes a passive victim within a story which centers more around the actions of men. This modern retelling changes that. Through a fragmented structure, I explore a nontraditional relationship between father and daughter, create circles of supportive female friendship, and change a legendary virgin goddess into a lesbian lover.

*Photo property of Wix.

PRESERVING ASHEVILLE: An Investigative Series

Senior Mass Communication Project

As Asheville becomes more of a popular destination for those seeking a mountain escape, this project explores the problem of accommodating these new residents and tourists without damaging the historical and environmental integrity which draws them here. This series investigates the tension between local government agencies, preservation nonprofits, urban developers and residents as the city moves forward with its urban development plans.

"Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale."

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