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.

Fantasy calendar book on a desk showing author events for K.T. Pike in January 2026
Author Events, Catching Qat, Free Giveaway, The Author's Corner

January Update: Free Books, Live Events, and Big Changes

Big January ahead! ๐Ÿ“š Grab "Catching Qat" for FREE on Amazon (Jan 16-17) before it goes wide! Plus, I'm visiting the French Valley Library on Jan 23, chatting with The Wandering Scribe podcast, and sharing new NetGalley reviews. Tap for all the dates and links! โฌ‡๏ธ #FreeEbook #AuthorTalk #GoingWide #CatchingQat

The book Catching Qat by K.T. Pike on a desk. The character Qat is on a computer screen behind the book
Catching Qat, The Author's Corner

Itโ€™s Never Too Late to Find Your Magic: My Journey from Library Manager to Starred-Review Author

"Iโ€™d never been a writer. I laughed because the idea was so foreign to me." For thirty years, my world was defined by retail managementโ€”schedules, inventory, and the fast-paced hum of the floor. If you had told me a decade ago that I would eventually be waking up at 4:00 AM, not for a morning… Continue reading Itโ€™s Never Too Late to Find Your Magic: My Journey from Library Manager to Starred-Review Author