Qrodin's eyes from (Catching Qat by K.T. Pike) using the Terror spell
Catching Qat, The Author's Corner, World & Character Deep Dives

โ“The Ethical Question of Qrodin’s Magic

Does removing someone's free will to feel โ€” without their consent โ€” benefit everyone? Or just him?

Catching Qat by K.T. Pike with 3D book covers and main character Qat. Qat has gold cat eyes, wavy brown hair, and is wearing a red scarf around aer head.
Catching Qat, The Author's Corner, World & Character Deep Dives

๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Behind the Page: Why Qat Uses Ae/Aem/Aer

Every character tells you who they are eventuallyโ€”you just have to listen. In 2017, when I first "met" Qat, the protagonist of Catching Qat, ae was a bit of a mystery. One moment, Qat presented as female; the next, male. When I finally asked for clarity, Qat just smiled.

Ancient Druidic Longest Night celebration depicting villagers dancing around a bonfire
Catching Qat, Limited-Time Discount, The Author's Corner, World & Character Deep Dives

โœจLongest Night Celebration + Winter Solstice gift ideas๐Ÿฆ‰

The Winter Solstice on December 21st marks cultural celebrations worldwide, from feasts and fires to ancient traditions like those at Stonehenge. On Oram, the Solitary Comrades attend the festival in Craguesport.

Catching Qat by K.T. Pike image of Qat and Bell side-by-side with the caption "Beyond the First Kill..."
Catching Qat, The Author's Corner, World & Character Deep Dives

๐Ÿ”ช Beyond the First Kill: Reasons to Keep Reading Catching Qat

Let's be honest: Chapter 1 of Catching Qat is brutal. We start with an assassination, a popped knee, and a dark beginning. You might expect the next twenty chapters to be more of the same, but here is the secret: that dark beginning is a setup for a story about light, found family, complex characters, and the slow evolution of a cynical heart.

Fantasy author K.T. Pike in a fantasy setting sitting at a desk in a dimly lit office writing with a quill.
Author Events, Catching Qat, The Author's Corner, World & Character Deep Dives

My First Author Fair and a World-Shattering Announcement!

What a weekend! I'm thrilled to share a recap of my first-ever Author Fair, where I met fellow writers and sold signed copies of Catching Qat. I also have a major announcement: my fantasy universe and companion app have a new, more fitting nameโ€”Airdaeya and Airdaeiumโ€”which will soon be an interactive hub for character quizzes and deep-dive lore!