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
The Latest

News Corner
Press: Prince William Poet Laureate Emerita Kathy Smaltz interviewed Katherine for an InsideNova and Haymarket-Gainesville Lifestyle magazine article.
Publications:
- 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
Reading at Louisa County Fair - Friday, August 1 at 10:30 a.m. Katherine will read her Amazon bestseller A Crane Named Steve. A limited number of books and coloring books will be distributed, courtesy of the Louisa Forward Foundation and Clark Technologies.Â
Write In Louisa - The Louisa Arts Center has graciously sponsored 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.
Richmond Writers - Katherine will will be one of three poets on a panel September 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Goochland Public Library.Â