About Katherine
A lifelong creator of her own bedtime stories, Katherine Dotterer writes cozy tales of fantasy romance inspired by Regency England. Born and raised in Maryland, Katherine still lives there in an almost cottage surrounded by trees. When not writing, she enjoys reading anything she can find, singing in local choruses, hiking in nearby parks, watching the wildlife outside her windows, and cuddling her cats as shown below.
Katherine’s Calatini Tales series has delighted readers seeking cozy, low-spice fantasy romance since 2021. Her comforting, heartwarming books offer escape from the everyday world by blending the elegant manners, witty banter, and ballroom settings of Regency historical romance with magical worldbuilding that features low-stakes magic, fairy tale vibes, comfort food, and sweet moments. In Katherine’s books, love is always the most powerful magic, the support of family and friends is key, and magic is used every day but can cause complications. When her strong heroines and swoony heroes fall in love, they find their forever partner who helps them grow and overcome their emotional and magical problems before they build a wonderful life and family together.
Katherine’s books are perfect for readers who love cozy fantasy romance, fans of fairy tale retellings, Regency romance enthusiasts, Bridgerton and Jane Austen lovers, and anyone seeking low-spice romance with magical elements and fairy tale vibes. Plus, she writes companion shorts stories, bonus epilogues, and many book extras for each of her books that are exclusively available to her newsletter subscribers—sign up to enjoy them all.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Click to See
- How do get your ideas?
- I read a ton (a TON) of books. (If I’m not writing or working, I’m likely reading, lol.) So most of my ideas are inspired by combining everything I’ve read, often by considering a specific aspect of them that’s not often done. (For instance, The Nightmara Affair is Cinderella focusing on how Kiera learns how to be queen.) And the more I write, sometimes the snippets I’ve used in previous books to describe side characters tell me what their story should be. (For instance, The Lethe Elixir was inspired by Elise’s yearning for children that I mentioned starting in The Enchanted Bird.)
- Why Regency-inspired fantasy romance?
- As a kid, my favorite books were fantasy. Then I fell in love with romance during college, especially Regency romances. I tried writing regular Regencies for a bit, but I wanted magic and more freedom to explore. So I combined my love of fantasy with my love of Regency romances to create Calatini, a kingdom with Regency vibes but set in a alternate, fantasy world.
- Why low-spice and cozy romance?
- As a reader, I enjoy a wide range of romance, from clean to spicy and cozy to realistic. (Although I don’t care much for extreme erotica or dark romance.) So when I began writing, I chose low spice (PG-13) because that was in between, and I chose cozy because an engaging escape is why I love reading.
- Do I need to read Calatini Tales in order?
- No, each Calatini Tales book is a standalone story with its own complete romance with a happily ever after (HEA) and no cliffhangers. While all are set in the same magical world and characters reappear, each book can be enjoyed independently and read at any point in the series, although reading in order enhances world-building enjoyment.
- How many books will there be in Calatini Tales?
- I honestly have no clue! I originally planned to start a new series at around 6 books, but my characters are so entwined, and I usually have overlapping timelines. Both of those made it impossible to start a new series, even a spinoff one. I guess I’ll just keep writing Calatini Tales until I reach a natural break.
- What about audiobooks?
- Unfortunately, traditional audiobooks are very expensive to produce. However, new technologies are becoming available that are more affordable, so I hope to produce those soon! Sign up for my newsletter to be notified when they’re available.
Katherine’s Favorite Things
(All of these inspire and/or appear frequently in her books.)
Fairy Tales
Books, Libraries
Jane Austen
Regency England
Chocolate
Magic
Romance
Music
Tea
Food
Cats
Magical Creatures
Forests, Hiking
Animals, Wildlife
