Kate is an avid reader, enjoying romance, mystery, suspense, chick lit, science fiction, and fantasy, depending on her mood.

While her very favorite novel is Tanith Lee's The Silver Metal Lover, the roots of her paranormal romance writing can be found in the work of writers like:

• Barbara Michaels/Elizabeth Peters
• Mary Stewart
• Victoria Holt
• Phyllis Whitney

It was her desire to see more books like these that inspired her to write her own.