Happy New Year! 2026 is starting off at a sprint. Between moving my debut novel to new platforms and some exciting speaking engagements, there is a lot to catch up on this month.
📍 Catching Qat: The “Going Wide” Sale
Big news for my debut novel, Catching Qat. I am officially moving the book out of Kindle Unlimited to make it available on all platforms (Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, etc.). To celebrate “Going Wide,” I have two big dates for you:
- January 16th – 17th: The eBook will be FREE on Amazon. Grab your copy while it’s $0.00!
- January 25th: This is the final day to read the book for free via Kindle Unlimited.
- January 26th: The book officially “Goes Wide” and will be available at your favorite non-Amazon retailers.
🎙️ On the Air: The Wandering Scribe
I recently sat down for a recorded session with Gabriel Garcia over at The Wandering Scribe. We had a great conversation about the writing process and the themes behind my work. I don’t have the exact air date yet, but I will post an update as soon as the episode is live!
🗣️ Author Talk: French Valley Library
If you’re in the area, I’d love to see you in person! I’ll be hosting an Author Talk at the French Valley Library on January 23rd. I’ll be discussing my writing journey and answering questions from the audience. Come say hi!
📚 Fresh Reviews on Substack
If you’re looking for your next great read, I’ve been busy over on my Substack. I’m currently sharing reviews of upcoming titles I’ve received through NetGalley. If you want to see what’s worth adding to your TBR pile, head over there and subscribe.
Until tomorrow… or tomorrow!
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See what readers have to say about Catching Qat!
IndieReader Approved Rating: 4.4 K.T. Pike’s CATCHING QAT creates an exhilarating world of fantasy, adventure, and magic that’s enriched with a wild cast of diverse characters and creatures. Two siblings cruelly torn apart are brought together by fate as they discover their shared legacy in this adventure saga. K.T. Pike’s CATCHING QAT is a fascinating… Continue reading Tomi Alo for IndieReader
Great character driven read. Great, character driven story of individual adventurers coming together as a team to face challenges. Exploring personalities, family ties and backgrounds of each person, as well as learning about the larger world in general, are all part of the enjoyable read. Players of RPGs will be particularly interested in the tale.… Continue reading Anthony Rabiola
October 6, 2025 5.0 out of 5 stars Action, adventure, character development! Format: Paperback This book is whimsical. The world comes to life through the characters. There is adventure, friendship, mistrust, and relatable dialogue. It’s like if LOTR was sassy instead of serious. Read it. You’ll know what I mean. For the first book in the… Continue reading Alyssa