Catie is a multi-genre author who’s carving out her own path in the indie space. We chat about everything from the challenges of getting podcast spots if you’re not writing romantasy, to why she started interviewing indie authors on her own page.

She pulls back the curtain on the financial realities of book events, how to decide whether a pen name makes sense, and just how far in advance authors can really plan their publishing schedules.

We also dive into:

✨ Making sci-fi and romantasy feel less intimidating (while keeping them immersive).

✨ Representation in her stories—including a fierce female lead in STEM.

✨ Why feedback is an art form, and how to ask for the kind you actually need.

✨ Giving “unlikable” characters a chance, and questioning what really makes someone good vs. bad.

Content warning: We do discuss Throne of Glass series spoilers!

If you want to connect with Catie, you can find her Instagram here.