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 D.C. metro 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
Sponsor book printing and shipping and inspiring workshops for disadvantaged, underserved and at-risk communities. Non-profit Give Back Prince William has partnered with Katherine to bring poetry and creative writing to local schools and organizations.
The Latest

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Forthcoming Poetry - “Quantum” will be published in Utah Tech University’s literary journal, The Southern Quill. "Hike of a Lifetime" will be published in Haiku Society of America's 2023 anthology, and "Post Winter Mortem" will be published in The Journal of the Virginia Writers Club.
30 for 30 Contest - Katherine's poem "Expedition" took second place in poet Mike Maggio's 30 for 30 poetry contest during National Poetry Month.
Haikuniverse - Katherine's haiku "bumblebee" was published on this popular site that has shared a daily haiku since 2015.
Manassas 150th Anniversary - Katherine's poem "Now Entering Manassas" was the winner of the adult "time capsule" poetry contest. Katherine read her poem April 1 at the 150th anniversary celebration, and the translated version by Jorge de Villasante was read by Bianca Menendez. Her poem appeared in Neighbors of Historic Manassas magazine and was included in the city's time capsule.


Projects and Events
April 1, 2023 - Katherine will read her winning poem at the Manassas 150th anniversary celebration. The Spanish translation will also be read.
April 12, 2023 - Northern Virginia Writing Project will host a "Wednesday Night Writes" online workshop. Katherine will facilitate a session on writing haiku. All are welcome.