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:
🎙️ 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!
December 14, 2025 If you love D&D you cannot help thinking that you would like play a game featuring K.T.Pike as game master.I love the storytelling and loved this story of friendship, qattitude, strong characters, and intriguing plot.Cannot wait for the next novelHighly recommended. –for Catching Qat (Drakkaen Nakkla, Book 1)
August 24, 2025 I really enjoyed this as a opening chapter in the Drakkaen Nakkla series, it does an amazing job in keeping the reader invested and caring about the characters. I enjoyed going on this journey and thought it uses the fantasy adventure element that I was expecting from this type of book. The… Continue reading Kat M
5.0 out of 5 stars Book was a hit for me. Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026 I bought this book at a local author fair expecting a “local author” level of book. I was most pleasantly surprised and am anxiously awaiting Book 2. I enjoyed the characters, their interactions, and the… Continue reading Seeker Librarian