0
Skip to Content
Kate Sjostrand | Author
Home
About
Writing
Keeper Universe
ThrottleThread (Blog)
Contact
Kate Sjostrand | Author
Home
About
Writing
Keeper Universe
ThrottleThread (Blog)
Contact
Home
About
Writing
Keeper Universe
ThrottleThread (Blog)
Contact
1:00 a.m. Courage
Personal Essays & Reflections, Rants & Raves, Leadership Kate Sjostrand 4/13/26 Personal Essays & Reflections, Rants & Raves, Leadership Kate Sjostrand 4/13/26

1:00 a.m. Courage

There’s a certain kind of courage that only shows up at 1:00 a.m., usually soaked in alcohol and aimed in the wrong direction. This is a story about commitment, accountability, and what actually matters when your life is on the line.

Read More
Pollen, Pain, and a Published Book
Personal Essays & Reflections, Writing Life Kate Sjostrand 4/5/26 Personal Essays & Reflections, Writing Life Kate Sjostrand 4/5/26

Pollen, Pain, and a Published Book

I can’t breathe. Not metaphorically, literally. My nose is wrecked, my face is stitched back together, and Albuquerque pollen decided to show up like it had a personal grudge. But somewhere between the pain, the irritation, and the sheer stubbornness of it all… my book went live. And honestly? I’ll take that win.

Read More
Bees Knees, My Ass
Writing Life, Creative Process, Personal Reflections, Career Shift Kate Sjostrand 8/3/25 Writing Life, Creative Process, Personal Reflections, Career Shift Kate Sjostrand 8/3/25

Bees Knees, My Ass

Writing lights me up, but building a writing career? That’s a whole different kind of work. Between submissions, day jobs, and the deep pull to create, I’m chasing the dream one keystroke at a time—while cursing bees for their simplicity.

Read More

Words forged in fire, ink, and steel.
© Kate Sjostrand

Email me: katelynsjostrand@gmail.com
Instagram:
@katelynsjostrand