Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt is a poetry and prose writer residing in Western Prince William County, VA, where she enjoys exploring history, art, culture and nature. An advocate for preservation, conservation, education and civic engagement, Katherine volunteers for several non-profit organizations. A former freelance, community writer for the regional News & Messenger newspaper, Katherine has taught college English composition online and English as a Second Language (ESOL) at an adult detention center.
Katherine’s poetry and prose have appeared in various online and text journals. Poems from the Battlefield, a collection of her Civil War themed poetry, original and archival photos and period quotes, was published in 2009. Katherine’s children’s book, Furbily-Furld Takes on the World, was published in 2010. Approaching Felonias Park, a novel focusing on predatory lending, was released in November, 2011. Weaker Than Water, a second collection of Katherine’s poetry, came out in April, 2013.
In addition to founding Writers for a Cause, Katherine is an active member of various organizations, including the Prince William County Arts Council, Write by the Rails and the League of Women Voters, Prince William Area.
Katherine’s resume can be found on LinkedIn. She is available for speaking engagements and workshops. Email katherine.gotthardt@gmail.com for information.
photo courtesy of Chip Deyerle
November 30th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Hi, Katherine,
I ordered the new anthology from “Write by the Rails”. I can hardly wait to see it. It was reported on today’s Woodbridge Patch. The video is fabulous!
December 25th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
So what did you think, Carol?