Kate Heartfield

Kate Heartfield is a Canadian author of fantasy and historical fiction whose work weaves together real history and speculative imagination. She has written novels, novellas, and interactive fiction, and her work has been shortlisted for the Nebula, Locus, and Aurora awards. The Valkyrie draws on Norse mythology to create a story that is both epic and intimate. Heartfield's writing is known for its strong female characters, richly researched historical settings, and the seamless way she blends the fantastical with the grounded. Her audiobooks and books appeal to readers and listeners who enjoy fantasy rooted in real history and mythology.