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About Katie
Katherine Elberfeld’s southern childhood and background as Episcopal priest infuse her work across a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction and reflections. In addition to advanced degrees in writing, Elberfeld holds a Master’s in Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained to the priesthood in 1994.
Elberfeld grew up in Gainesville, GA, and now lives in nearby Marietta. She has two grown sons, is a Far Side aficionado, and cannot live without pickleball.
Review for 'Lady of the House'
“In Elberfeld’s debut novel, a newly widowed, 50-ish woman looks back at significant moments in her life, reflected through the prism of memory and dream. ... Elberfeld creates a sense of ominous significance in small events, as memories often turn to dreams or nightmares. ... A lyrical exploration of memory, grief and choice.”
“In Elberfeld’s debut novel, a newly widowed, 50-ish woman looks back at significant moments in her life, reflected through the prism of memory and dream. ... Elberfeld creates a sense of ominous significance in small events, as memories often turn to dreams or nightmares. ... A lyrical exploration of memory, grief and choice.”
Review for 'Lady of the House'
“Elberfeld’s novel is at once an evocation of southern child- hood and the record of a quest for meaning. ... In some ways Elberfeld reminds me of Jane Austen, for she carves careful detail in a tiny compass. In other ways she reminds me of Marcel Proust, for she meditates on the past: on the past as lived but also—inevitably—on the past as it might have been lived.”
“Elberfeld’s novel is at once an evocation of southern child- hood and the record of a quest for meaning. ... In some ways Elberfeld reminds me of Jane Austen, for she carves careful detail in a tiny compass. In other ways she reminds me of Marcel Proust, for she meditates on the past: on the past as lived but also—inevitably—on the past as it might have been lived.”
"[The stories] are united by a memorable voice, unique and engaging while reminiscent of other great voices of Southern literature."
