Kate W. Shea
speculative fiction author
About Kate
I write books about the people in my head, their quirks, their backstories, and their triumphs.
My debut novel I am Z(arah) is available now.
Ever have to hide your past to survive the present?
Two years ago, Zarah barricaded herself in a closet during a mass shooting. Now, she keeps flashbacks and panic attacks at bay by imagining she becomes her alter-ego Z.
Enter Greg, a heart patient and local comic store clerk who pulls Zarah out of her head and into the real world. But as they grow closer, Zarah faces a choice: confront her past or remain divided as two selves.
“This was a unique book and I can’t really compare it to anything I’ve read before….The themes are very timely in this age of mass shootings, and the author also skillfully explores the aftermath of horror and trauma on the human psyche. Here we have a romance and personal journey entwined – two of society’s more eccentric young people finding and helping each other.”
Judge, 28th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
From the blog
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Why I needed…Maggie from Really Good, Actually
Note: This isn’t a detailed literary analysis or review, rather more of a personal reflection. No spoilers for the book. Having been separated/divorced for over three years now, I’ve been seeking novels with divorced main characters. I happened upon Monica Heisey’s Really Good, Actually, and while I have criticisms of the book, reader comments have…
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2025 updates
Happy new year! I’ve refreshed this site, with new intention to move my writing forward this year. I’m excited about a few new efforts: That said, I remain a full-time employed mom who spends most of her days commuting to work, shuttling kids to activities, and trying to figure out where to squeeze in a…
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