Kathleen Duey

Kathleen Duey grew up in Colorado. She loved riding her horses, hiking, being in the mountains. Reading was always important to her. Writing became a fascination early in her life.

In the fourth grade, Kathleen began writing stories and told everyone who would listen that she was going to be an author. Then she did nothing about it until she was 35 years old. In the last decade, Kathleen has learned about computers, the internet, research and writing. Writing is her passion and her dream-come-true. She is in love and feels lucky to have a such a wonderful and loving partner in her life.

What genres and age groups does Kathleen Duey write for?

She writes children's and young readers fiction, especially early chapter books with equestrian themes and light fantasy elements such as unicorns and faeries.

What series has she written and how should I read them?

Her series include Unicorn's Secret (a quartet), Hoofbeats (horse-themed titles such as Lara and the Moon-Colored Filly and Katie and the Mustang) and The Faeries' Promise: Wishes and Wings. Read each series in numeric or publication order to follow the characters and story arcs.

Where is a good place to start if I'm new to her work?

If you prefer horse stories, begin with the Hoofbeats books. If you prefer gentle fantasy, start with the first book of the Unicorn's Secret quartet. Both are aimed at early chapter readers.

What themes commonly appear in her books?

Common themes are horses and equestrian life, friendship and adventure, and gentle fantasy elements like unicorns and faeries, geared toward young readers.