Hi, I'm Kate.

 

I'm a writer, teacher, and bookseller. I also used to be a blogger, editor, student affairs professional, bank teller, and camp counselor, among other things.

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Here's some media coverage of me and my work (and my bookstore). Here are some nice things people have said about me.

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I have an MFA in fiction, a PhD in narrative nonfiction, and I identify—professionally and spiritually—as an essayist. I've taught creative writing at Northwestern University, Cornell College, StoryStudio Chicago, and The Loft Literary Center. As of June 2026, I'll be teaching classes out of Jarvis Square Books.

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Here are my books. I'm supposed to be writing another one. Let's talk about something else.

 

I live in Chicago with my husband and our weird little dog. If you want to get in touch, find me on Bluesky or at the store.