Children's and young adult literature, my PhD (maybe), my move to a new home in Tasmania, education and libraries, books and other cultural stuff, my cats, and whatever else takes my fancy.
Reader, writer, critic, editor, teacher, student, cat-wrangler. Childrenโs and youth literature advocate. Facing down the Third Act and trying to get my writing back on track. Kitten and book avatar by Yusuke Yonezu.
Karen/Kate Healey's author newsletter: writing updates, life updates, book news, and occasional fun freebies.
A newsletter: short essays, book reviews, political and social commentary.