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
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 carrying Katherine's books on consignment. Reach out for details: poet @ katherinegotthardt.com
The Latest
News Corner
Coming Soon! The World Has Changed from When I Last Was Here - Collected, new poems on dealing with loss and finding peace
Award Nomination - We All Might Be Witches has been nominated by MacKenzie Publishing for a 2024 Library of Virginia Literary Award in the poetry category and a 2024 BookFest award.
Publications: "Backstories" by Poem Alone, Rancid Idols Productions, Ireland and UK. Poem Alone features one poet, one poem per week.
"Lifecycle" was published by ONE ART Aug. 25, 2024.
Projects and Events
September 2024 - Book launch for The World Has Changed from When I Last Was Here is forthcoming late fall of this year.
Local Writers Wanted! Are you a poet in Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania/Culpepr/Mineral/Louisa/Bumpass VA area interested in a poetry reading and critique group? Get in touch with Katherine today to plan a meeting!