About Kat
Posted on 07/27/2008 09:06 pm by KatKatharine Duarte is a gypsy at heart, a romantic by nature, and a lover of all things otherworldly. The first time she saw “Frankenstein” with Boris Karloff, she cried when the monster died. is it any wonder she writes stories that feature heroes with preternatural powers and heroines who see beyond their rough exteriors straight into their hearts?
Kat was born and raised on the far south side of Chicago. She was fortunate to have two parents who both loved reading and the arts. Her father worked at U.S Steel and her mother worked at Marshall Fields, but both her parents took time to make regular trips downtown to the museums and theaters. they encouraged Kat in her writing. When Kat was in grade school, they even sat through original plays in which all the roles were played by either Kat or her dog.
Kat studied art in Europe, explored the British Isles and then returned to her home in the States. She’s a Chicago girl born and raised. No matter where she travels, her heart remains in the Windy City.
Most of her story ideas arrive late at night after being walked by her dog, Rosie. Her cat, Gondor, helpd her iron out the details, but he prefers to stay curled up inside their book-filled, ivy covered condo.