Katy O'Hera
Katy O'Hera

Katy O’Hera is a writer, reader, and lifelong lover of storytelling in all its forms. When she’s not experimenting in the kitchen or flying around on roller skates, she’s deep into a game, a book, or a character arc she refuses to let go of. She lives with a three-pawed German-Australian Shepherd mix who keeps life grounded, messy, and full of heart.

Katy is a kidney transplant recipient, an advocate for creative honesty, and a believer in community over perfection. She shares her writing journey openly, creating space for others to connect over the strange, joyful, chaotic process of bringing stories to life.

The Institute for the Unruly

Book One of the Unruly Trilogy
Book #1 from the series: The Unruly Trilogy

Not ALL inheritances are a blessing.

Sixteen-year-old Natascha Griggs didn’t mean to kill anyone—until her necromantic powers exploded, leaving three classmates dead. Now she’s sentenced to the Institute for the Unruly, a reform school hidden in its own dimension for dangerous magical youth. But the Institute isn’t just about rehabilitation; it’s...

Other Writing

In this post, indie author Katy O’Hera breaks down what she’s learning from The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl while drafting her own dark YA fantasy...

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