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 Author K.T. Pike within a fantasy setting featuring the author at a signing event with fantasy creatures lining up to have their book signed.
Author Events, Catching Qat, The Author's Corner

Author Talk Announcement: Join Me at the French Valley Library!

I'm thrilled to announce my first Author Talk for my debut novel, Catching Qat! If you're in the Southern California area, mark your calendars for a special lunchtime event where we'll dive deep into the world of assassins, cooks, magical elves, and dragon eggs. Event Details DetailInformationWhat:Author Talk: Catching QatWhen:Friday, January 23rd at 12:00 PMWhere:French… Continue reading Author Talk Announcement: Join Me at the French Valley Library!

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!