Writing to Give Back
Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt, M.Ed., seeks to support community initiatives and non-profits and elevate the status of writers while promoting writing as an art. From her D.C. metro home, she pens poems, articles, flash fiction and books published independently and traditionally. Read more about this prolific author and her work.
Support Community Giving
Sponsor book printing and shipping and inspiring workshops for disadvantaged, underserved and at-risk youth. Non-profit Give Back Prince William has partnered with Katherine to bring poetry and creative writing to local schools and organizations.
Books
Thirty Years of Cardinal Calling
NEW FROM SAN FRANCISCO BAY PRESS! The cardinal has long been a spiritual symbol, one of messages sent by divine power, and much lore surrounds this iconic, vibrant bird whose colors and voice evoke emotion, memories and meaning. Thirty Years of Cardinals Calling represents all the cardinal embodies, alongside Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt’s past thirty years of publishing poetry. Proceeds benefit community give-back initiatives.
Get Happy, Dammit & Get Happier, Dammit
AWARD WINNER! A handbook for creating greater happiness by building inspiration and motivation. Each short chapter includes an essay, exercises and poetry designed for creatives, caregivers and anyone who wants to increase quality of life. Get Happy, Dammit and Get Happier, Dammit have won the hearts and minds of readers seeking something different. Proceeds benefit non-profits and community initiatives.
A Crane Named Steve
AMAZON BEST SELLER! An illustrated, epic children's poem featuring a young child who is told the family needs to move and who finds comfort from an unusual friend - a crane who holds a real-life backstory. With full color illustrations and a coloring book version, this story delights all audiences. Proceeds from A Crane Named Steve benefit charities in the greater Prince William, Virginia area.
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Now Available! A new, extended edition of Get Happy, Dammit, entitled Get Happier, Dammit, features insights and wisdom from readers on what it means to be happy and how to get happier. Enjoy short essays, exercises and poetry while building inspiration and motivation. Proceeds benefit SPARC which provides educational programs and opportunities for adults with lifelong disabilities.
NEW! Check out Katherine's interview with podcaster Rose Cushing!
Virginia Poets Database - Read more about Katherine's extensive publishing history and creative work here in this literary and educational database launched by Virginia's 20th Poet Laureate, Louisa A. Igloria.
Projects and Events
Summer-Winter 2022 Katherine will be conducting no-cost readings and facilitating poetry workshops for students in local schools and participants in programs serving the underserved. For more information on this project, email Katherine.
October 2022 Presentation and donations at Dunbarton 55+ community; Book signings and sales at Eat Local Read Local
November 2022 Presentation and discussion at Rappahannock Writers Conference; Write by the Rails Full Steam Ahead writing workshop - children's book writing, publishing and marketing panel
December 2022 PWC Chamber Business Before Hours Literacy Event
