Hello and welcome to Storyteller's Keep. My name is Kathleen Huggans. My writer's hack is Kathleen McKiernan. Most of my friends call me "Kayt." My family calls me "Kathy," "Kat," and even "Kat-fish" after Catfish Hunter, the right-handed pitcher (1965-79). My co-workers call me "Kathleen" and I usually sign my emails with a "K--." Just don't call me Katie. Bad things have been known to happen.
McKiernan is a family name. I adopted it when I decided to evolve from hobbyist storyteller to published author. Kiernan is also my mom's middle name - a small tribute to her.
Raised in the Eastern Sierra Mountains, it was apparent from early on that I was a teller of tales both tall and wide. Only the town's elevation (6500ft) could rival the spinnings of my imagination. (Probably due, in part, to the limited oxygen.) I spent most of my childhood engaged in many grand adventures with my five siblings and a diverse circle of friends (both real and conjured up).
Currently, I am a Software Quality Engineer at Intel. In my off time, I write, paint, draw, sew, construct, and sculpt. A self-proclaimed "Jaqueline" of all things, I spend a great deal of time in my studio entertaining the characters in my head.
ABOUT STORYTELLER'S KEEP
Storyteller's Keep is intended to be a place where I discuss my musings and observations on life, including the writing process, art, and play. Storyteller's Keep includes:
- Storyteller's Keep Home: the main page where I post my musings and observations.
- The Writer's Toolbox: a collection of writing-related resources.
- The Illustrator's Toolbox: a collection of art-related resources.
Also included are sections that speak to who I am and the activities I am currently engaged in.
- NEWS and Recognition: the main page where I post general "NEWS worthy" items.
- My FAVORITES: a collection of my favorite artists, authors, books, videos, etc.
