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Dec 21

Dec 21 News & Updates

Kathryn Trattner
Writing, Life

Everything happening in 2025 - The Glass Palace Audiobook, the Blood and Rubies series, and Water Myths & Magic

The Living Saint: Blood & Rubies Book Two
Jun 8

Jun 8 The Living Saint: Blood & Rubies Book Two

Kathryn Trattner
Writing

The future of the Empire will be decided by monsters or men—the world will end in darkness or light. The Saint is ready.

Steel & Starlight: A Blood & Rubies Novella
Jun 1

Jun 1 Steel & Starlight: A Blood & Rubies Novella

Kathryn Trattner
Writing

How much is one princess worth? How much is one man willing to change? One kiss can change it all.

The Dead Saint: Blood & Rubies Book One
May 22

May 22 The Dead Saint: Blood & Rubies Book One

Kathryn Trattner
Writing

Is Sorcha the woman the temple raised her to be? Is Adrian the heartless killer the empire created

Sacrament & Smoke: A Blood & Rubies Short Story Prequel
Mar 7

Mar 7 Sacrament & Smoke: A Blood & Rubies Short Story Prequel

Kathryn Trattner
Writing

In one night, Kira’s world is transformed and the love she thought would last a lifetime is reshaped.

The Glass Palace - A Fairy Tale Retelling
Aug 29

Aug 29 The Glass Palace - A Fairy Tale Retelling

Kathryn Trattner
Writing

I’ve always loved the Norwegian East of the Sun, West of the Moon fairy tale. There are a lot of variations out there from all over the world but what they have in common is this: the girl saves her lover (and herself) after some intense trials.

Magnolia House
Jul 10

Jul 10 Magnolia House

Kathryn Trattner
Writing

The novel is like that too—there is beauty and harshness, a mix of reality and fiction, and through it all a love for the lush green landscape of the South.

The King of Spring - an Interview with Collette Carmon
Jun 7

Jun 7 The King of Spring - an Interview with Collette Carmon

Kathryn Trattner
Writing

King of Spring is everything you want in a spicy romance retelling of this classic myth. The writing is beautiful! I love her take on the characters! The whole book is just magical!

Magic & Myth - Short Stories
Jan 12

Jan 12 Magic & Myth - Short Stories

Kathryn Trattner
Writing

It’s always so exciting to release another book! And as always I’m so excited to share. This collection contains some of my favorite stories that I’ve written and released so far.

The Reunion - A Supernatural Anthology
Sep 1

Sep 1 The Reunion - A Supernatural Anthology

Kathryn Trattner
Writing, Life

In this story, I wanted to explore the idea of monsters under the bed and things that go bump in the night.

My Top 10 Favorite Fairy Tale Retellings & Why You Need to Read Them
May 11

May 11 My Top 10 Favorite Fairy Tale Retellings & Why You Need to Read Them

Kathryn Trattner
Life, Writing

I reach for a fairy tale (or retelling of one) nine times out of ten when I pick up a book.

Rebecca: Daphne du Maurier & Classic Romantic Suspense
Mar 2

Mar 2 Rebecca: Daphne du Maurier & Classic Romantic Suspense

Kathryn Trattner
Writing, Life

Rebecca has one of the most famous opening lines of all time. Even if you haven't read the book you're likely to recognize it. It's become a part of pop culture.

An Interview with Marnie Vinge: The Haunting of Solomon House
Feb 4

Feb 4 An Interview with Marnie Vinge: The Haunting of Solomon House

Kathryn Trattner
Writing, Life

“Hands down. This is probably the most fun I’ve had writing anything in my life.”

The Scent of Leaves & the Ballad of Tam Lin
Jan 12

Jan 12 The Scent of Leaves & the Ballad of Tam Lin

Kathryn Trattner
Writing, Life

If I had to choose only a handful of stories to read for the rest of my life Tam Lin would be one of them.

Mistress of Death - Romance and Fantasy
Sep 29

Sep 29 Mistress of Death - Romance and Fantasy

Kathryn Trattner
Writing, Life

Writing and publishing is a lot like open heart surgery, and in the end, instead of closing up and hiding it all away, people get invited inside to poke and prod. Why this type of stitch?

Deep Water & Other Stories - Self Publishing & What Comes Next
Mar 31

Mar 31 Deep Water & Other Stories - Self Publishing & What Comes Next

Kathryn Trattner
Writing, Life

I’ve been writing all my life. It might sound a little cliche but it’s true. There were early diaries with pickable locks and smudged pencil scribbles, scraps of paper covered in ballpoint pen, printed pages, digital files, and everything in-between.

Badlands National Park - South Dakota
Jul 13

Jul 13 Badlands National Park - South Dakota

Kathryn Trattner
Photography, Travel

If you get a chance sunset is a perfect time to visit Badlands National Park.

How To: Moody Macro Floral Photography
Jul 9

Jul 9 How To: Moody Macro Floral Photography

Kathryn Trattner
Photography

I’ve also been inspired by all the beautiful and dark floral photography out there. I love that flowers can be sunshiny and happy and bright but I love the contrast of shadows even more.

Stakes - Flash Fiction by Kathryn Trattner
Jun 25

Jun 25 Stakes - Flash Fiction by Kathryn Trattner

Kathryn Trattner
Writing

A short piece of fiction about the distance between two people

Mushroom Rock State Park - Kansas
Jun 11

Jun 11 Mushroom Rock State Park - Kansas

Kathryn Trattner
Travel, Photography

Mushroom Rock State Park in Kansas was one of those places I saw on a map several years ago and added to my bucket list.

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