Kat Mortensen is an English Literature graduate from the University of Toronto. After years of working in teaching and clerical jobs that never quite fit, she is at last unleashing the many voices in her head.Her work to date has appeared in "Cahoots Magazine", "The Daily Gleaner", and "The National Post". Her blog, Poetikat's Invisible Keepsakes, is a favourite with many who appreciate good poetry that appeals on different levels. Even those who "don't like" poetry, keep coming back to read hers.
She lives in Kitchener, Ontario in a cozy pre-war home with her husband Kevin, their cats and an assembly of well-fed, backyard creatures.
Kat's poetry is an eclectic mix that utilizes both classical forms and a kind of "stream-of-consciousness" approach. She touches on her own humanity and that of the world, through narrative and observational pieces. She frequently writes in a serious vein, but tinges of humour are ever-present.
She has recently published her first collection, "shadowstalking" with Pandora Press.
For more of Kat's work, see her website hyggedigter.blogspot.com
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Kat's poetry is very much worth checking out--witty & skilled.
ReplyDeleteYes, this is poetry that is meant to be heard, read - and enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend Kat's voice -- sometimes filled with humor, self-deprecation, and wit; sometimes insightful, saddened, and wise; always worth reading.
ReplyDeleteThe book ultimately, was not published through Pandora Press, but Hyggehus Publishing (via Volumes).
ReplyDeleteYou can purchase it here: http://www.volumesdirect.com/detail.aspx?ID=4586
Thanks!
Kat