Writing to Give Back
Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt, M.Ed., seeks to support community initiatives and non-profits while promoting writing as an art. From her Central Virginia home, she pens award-winning poems, articles, flash fiction and books published independently and traditionally. Read more about this prolific author and her work.
Support Community Giving
An avid volunteer and believer in giving back, Katherine Gotthardt uses proceeds from her book sales and creative workshops to support nonprofits and community giving initiatives. Sponsors and partners are also encouraged to participate. There are many ways to sponsor and/or partner. Business owners, consider buying books at wholesale prices or carrying Katherine's books on consignment. Reach out for details: poet @ katherinegotthardt.com
News Corner
Awards: Katherine is one of three Virginia Writers Club 2025 Golden Nib poetry state finalists.Â
Press: Prince William Poet Laureate Emerita Kathy Smaltz interviewed Katherine for an InsideNova and Haymarket-Gainesville Lifestyle magazine article.
Publications:
- Forthcoming: Katherine had three poems accepted for inclusion in the forthcoming anthology 'Saving Ourselves: An anthology advocating for women and girls' (Wyld Syde Press, 2025). The collection is edited by Suffolk County NY Poet Laureate Emerita and editor of Long Island Sounds, Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan, Ph.D.Â
- Crisis of Faith New Edition is now available for purchase
- "I Found a Poem I Forgot I'd Written in Winter" has been accepted for publication in The Gently Mad Literary MagazineÂ
- Â "Reminders, 2025" has been published in North of Oxford's Streur Nature Anthology.Â
- "Trajectory" has been published in The Zest of the Lemon second anthology.Â
- Katherine's articles are being published regularly in The Central Virginian and Prince William Living.Â
- Lake Anna Connections published Katherine's article featuring Louisa's Betty Queen Intergenerational Center.
Projects and Events
Hanover Book Expo - Visit Katherine at the Hanover Book Expo on Saturday, November 8, 2025 and pick up signed copies of select books.Â
Write In Louisa - The Louisa Arts Center sponsors a writers group serving Louisa County, Virginia, and beyond. Founded in November 2024 by Katherine, Write In Louisa meets the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Purcell Gallery. Register for the next meeting, and follow Write In Louisa on Facebook to stay current on events.