by Katherine Villyard | Nov 16, 2025 | about me, novels, press
I had a great conversation with Sheryl Stahl on the Nice Jewish Books podcast! Sheryl says: Sheryl Stahl sits down with author Katherine Villyard to discuss Immortal Gifts, a historical fantasy starring Abraham, a Jewish vampire trying to balance...
by Katherine Villyard | Nov 5, 2025 | cons, novels
Vampires: Everyone’s Favorite Monsters? – CONjuration Are vampires making a comeback with the popularity of the AMC+ TV show? What are the “rules” of being a vampire in various books and media? Where did the vampire myth come from? Who are some of YOUR favorite...
by Katherine Villyard | Nov 3, 2025 | novels, vampires
Do you want a book that’s explicitly against homophobia and antisemitism? Do you love beautiful special edition hardcovers and multi-narrator audiobooks? Have you ever wanted a Jewish Interview with the Vampire or a Jewish Gilda Stories, or a vampire book...
by Katherine Villyard | Oct 1, 2025 | about me, faq
Let’s start with the US states, as it’s probably more impressive. I counted driving through places but not (obviously) flying over them. I’ve lived in Texas, Washington, Utah, Virginia, and Georgia, but I’ve driven through or visited a lot...
by Katherine Villyard | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Do you love beautiful books with custom art? Do you love multi-narrator audiobooks? I have something for you: Immortal Gifts is a vampire fantasy about mortality, immortality, grief, love, and overcoming prejudice. Abraham, my main character, was a 19th century Jewish...
by Katherine Villyard | Sep 3, 2025 | sysadmin
So, if you have an author newsletter–or, indeed, any other kind of newsletter–your email service will probably ask you to “authenticate your domain” or “align your domain.” They probably even have something adorable that you can...
by Katherine Villyard | Aug 5, 2025 | writing
(Swear warning, as I have opinions.) Do you have a library degree? If so, go ahead and skip this post. I give you permission! For everyone else: here is how NOT to research your novel (in no particular order): Ask ChatGPT. Don’t do it. Wikipedia. Look, anyone...
by Katherine Villyard | Jul 18, 2025 | cons, giveaways, novels, reading
Are you going to the Seattle WorldCon? I am! Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading ReadingsRoom 347-348, Wed. 7:30–9 p.m. Join Broad Universe for a fun, fast-paced group reading to showcase the work of women and nonbinary authors who will read a short snippet from a...
by Katherine Villyard | Jul 8, 2025 | novels, press
Immortal Gifts is a Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner!
by Katherine Villyard | Jun 17, 2025 | history, novels, research
From the “I researched and then cut it” files… John and Eliza were unrecognizable as the street urchins we’d taken in. They were clean, healthy, dressed in the finest clothes money could buy, and we had a governess for them. John was eight and Eliza...