Freelance Writer & Editor
Word Lover & Thirsty Traveler
Creative nonfiction that captures evolving themes of identity, love, fear, courage, and loss.
My stories are told through a personal lens, reported experiences, and interviews.
Featured Publications
“There is a sense of humor or pathos, a grip on grief and sorrow, in Kathryn’s writing. Her work addresses spirituality, doubts, as well as her convictions.
This is a voice deep in tone, color, rhythm.”
– Jacinta Camacho Kaplan, MFA, PhD
About Kathryn
My name is Kathryn MacDonell. I am passionate about words, and embrace arts of all forms to heal, transform, and connect us.
My decades-long career was invested in caring for vulnerable populations in schools, prisons, shelters, and hospitals.
Writing is my constant to find meaning as I investigate lifestyles, health, travel, and relationships.
Current work focuses on authentic stories echoing our complex human journey.
I have travelled to 30 countries and am hungry for more experiences.
“Kathryn is a writer of poetic sensibilities and deep thought. She tackles subjects reflecting her generation’s concerns. Her thoughtful exploration might make sense of the world.”
– Joan Dixon, MA
Credentials
Eternal student of style.
Programs & Initiatives
Write On, Art Works. Serving the Homeless & Prison population in Calgary, Canada.
Write to Heal, Intersections. Aiding hospital staff & patients in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Bachelor in Education - taught Language Arts, English, Humanities, Plain Language.
Master in Psychology - explored the human journey in schools, prisons, shelters, hospitals.
Degrees:
Skills:
Writing: Personal Reporting, Creative Nonfiction, Essays, Interviews, Poetry.
Editing: Substantive, Line, Copy, Proofreading.
30+
15+
Countries visited
Years writing
20k+
Words published
“Kathryn is well-read and has a love of words and communication. She organized programs with high efficiency and gracefully engaged many people to assist with programs.”
– John F. Harper, MD
Featured Works
I write creative nonfiction to capture evolving themes of identity, love, fear, courage, and loss. The stories are told through a personal lens, reported experiences, and interviews. I aim to connect, find comfort, and offer compassion, as we navigate the complexity of our lives.
Please enjoy a selection of my published works below! With any comments or questions, please use the contact form below– I would love to hear from you.
Let's connect!
I would love to hear from you! Please reach out using the contact form or the information below.
Phone
+1 214.908.4793
Locations
Dallas, Texas
Victoria, BC, Canada