Karen Healey lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she jars stubborn scenes loose by wandering along the river. An incorrigible genre-hopper, she has written science fiction, urban fantasy, dystopia and contemporary romance under the names Karen and Kate.

Healey delights in wit, magic and banter, with clever, practical heroines, strong, soft heroes, and plenty of heart. She loves bringing imaginary communities to life with characters that step off the page and into your heart.

Why does she have two names? Well, the adult work gets spicy sometimes!