Katie Kent
Author Portfolio
I write both fiction and non-fiction. To get a better sense of my work, please feel free to explore my official Author Portfolio.
Fiction
I like to write stories, mostly for a young adult audience, about LGTBQ characters, mental illness, time travel and the future- sometimes all in the same story!
Published
Unborn, 101 Fiction
Is it worth eliminating your own existence if it means a happier life for someone you love?
December 2019
Shopping basket, Flash Fiction Magazine
For some people, doing the food shopping is not easy
August 2020
Sisterly Love, The Drabble
Joseph is being bullied at school, but luckily his sister has his back
October 2020
Show Me the Future, The Trouble with Time Travel (Smoking Pen Press)
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Megan is faced with a choice when she travels into the future and witnesses a shocking tragedy in her family
November 2020
It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas, Of Mistletoe and Snow (Jazz House Publications)
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With her mum sick, Emily doesn't feel like celebrating Christmas, but her crush Lauren has other ideas
November 2020
Summer, Youth Imagination
Vicky is questioned on her summer holiday, but there's something she is keen to keep to herself
February 2021
Bucket List, Tipping the Scales
After watching a sunrise on the beach, what is next on Becky's bucket list?
March 2021
In My Sister's Body, Limeoncello
Charlie is thrilled when she wakes up in Beth's body on holiday, but her big sister's life is not as fun as she had expected
March 2021
Crimes against Time, Summer of Speculation: Catastrophe (Cloaked Press)
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Will law student Hazel break the time travel laws to save her family?
June 2021
Truth or Dare, My Heart to Yours (Jazz House Publications)
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A game of truth or dare opens Bea's eyes to the fact that her crush on Grace may not be as one-sided as she had imagined
June 2021
Proper Christmas, Growth (TL;DR Press)
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Dan and his little brother Ollie enjoy a traditional Christmas- but nothing is as it seems
August 2021
Second Chance, OpenDoor Magazine
Ann and Peter are expecting- but after previous tragedy, can they go through with it?
November 2021
The Enemy, Youth Imagination
Ellie wants to bake with her mum, but it's not that easy when food is the enemy
November 2021
Arsonist, Limeoncello
Bella grows closer to her best friend and crush Ruby, but as her dad starts dating again, will her secret be revealed?
December 2021
After, Breath and Shadow
Stephanie made an attempt to end her life, but what happens afterwards?
January 2022
Two Years, Breathless (TL;DR Press)
How will Jo cope when she finds out her brother's best friend Lucy, her crush of two years, is accompanying them on a camping trip?
February 2022
Your Money or Your Life, Punk (Black Hare Press)
Michelle has an artificial heart, but is it safe?
March 2022
Back in Time, Particular Passages 2: East Wing (Knight Writing Press)
When she meets Erin at an OCD support group, Alex's manipulation of the time stream- her compulsion- soon begins to affect her new girlfriend's mental health
May 2022
Future Perfect, Northern Gravy
Sarah decides to learn to travel forward in time to see whether her life includes her best friend and crush Lucy. Will what she discovers affect her life now?
May 2022
Liar, Kaleidoscope- A Queer Anthology (Cloaked Press)
Afflicted with an ability to detect lies, Abby faces a decision when she hears the lies told by her brother, Chris and his girlfriend, Leah.
June 2022
Your Brain for My Lips, Chance on Love Anthology (Dragon Soul Press)
Carly is astonished when her crush, Jen, makes her a proposition. But is it just a business transaction for Jen?
June 2022
Call Me Jack, Youth Imagination
Jack moves to a new school and becomes close to a girl, Zara. But what is he hiding?
August 2022
Wish for Ebony, Wishing Well Anthology (Knight Writing Press)
When Keira finds out that a classmate is a genie, she sees her chance to be with Ebony, the girl she's had a crush on for ages. But wishes are never that easy.
August 2022
On the Banishment of Dragons, Particular Passages 4: South Wing (Knight Writing Press)
When a dragon terrorizes the city, Elena sees a chance to prove that she's up to the task of banishing it. But will her mental health problems get in the way?
October 2022
How I Met your Mother, Planetside Anthology (Shacklebound Books)
Time travel can have its disadvantages!
November 2022
Second Chances, Life At Its Best Anthology (Dragon Soul Press)
Widow Steph's friend Faye is determined to find her a new man, but is Steph's head being turned by Danni, a new woman at their running club? When Danni convinces Steph to sign up for a 10k run, Steph has to deal with the new feelings whilst they train together.
November 2022
I Met her during the Halftime Show, Youth Imagination
Sophie's desperate search for her brother's toy zebra during the halftime show of the Super Bowl leads her into the arms of Bengal's fan Jasmine, much to the disgust of her Rams supporter boyfriend.
December 2022
Unborn, Out of the Darkness Anthology (WolfSinger Publications)
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When Chris invents time travel, he thinks all his problems are over. Depressed his whole life, he intends to travel back in time and prevent himself from ever being born, but an appearance from his future self scuppers his plans.
December 2022
I Know Where to Find Dragons, Reign of Fire Anthology (Dragon Soul Press)
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Zoe sets off on a trip with her crush, Kara, to visit some dragons that Kara claims to have found. Do they actually exist, and will the girls bond on their trip?
January 2023
Happily Ever After, Union Anthology (Dragon Soul Press)
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Cassie travels to multiple universes to win back Madeline, the girl who broke her heart in her own universe. But will she have a happy ever after this time, or does she have competition?
February 2023
I Hear You, Written with Pride Anthology (Not a Pipe Publishing)
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When Madison wakes up one day being able to hear other people's thoughts, she discovers an interesting fact about her crush, Joey. But will it help her win her over?
June 2023
Time Loop Break-up, Kaleidoscope (Cloaked Press)
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Gina tries to figure out why she's reliving the day her girlfriend Mandy broke up with her, again and again. How can she escape the time loop?
June 2023
Good Decision, Written Tales Chapbooks
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Showing her daughter Daisy photos of her with her old band brings up old feelings for Tiffany. What will she do when her ex-band mate and first love Ashley turns up at her door?
November 2023
Time to Remember, Decked Halls (Knight Writing Press)
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Vicky's mum is insistent they remember her sister Kerry at Christmas- but Vicky doesn't want to remember- until she hears a particular Christmas song.
December 2023
Last Christmas, A Winter Promise (Dragon Soul Press)
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Jenny is struggling to make her daughter Shannon's first Christmas since her dad walked out nice for her, but things improve when she meets Tiffany, the mum of a girl the same age as Shannon, at the school's Christmas play. Can Jenny allow love back into her life?
December 2023
Worth Being Brave For, Digital Love (Dragon Soul Press)
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Holly struggles to find in at university due to her anxiety. When she joins a forum for people with anxiety, she finds herself falling for Charlie, a girl she strikes up a conversation with. When Charlie suggests meeting up, Holly has to step outside her comfort zone. Is Charlie worth being brave for?
March 2024
The List, After Dinner Conversation
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When her boyfriend Nick gives her a free pass to sleep with anyone from her list, Chloe enjoys a wild night of passion with Georgia Abrams, the lead singer of an up-and-coming band. But did Nick really give her permission to cheat?
March 2024
Scars that Heal, Love Me, Love Me Not (Evernight Teen)
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Leanne falls for Mackenzie, a bully at her school. But is the 'straightest girl in the school' really all that straight? Has Leanne discovered the reason she bullies the other kids?
March 2024
Ten Years, Across Time (Dragon Soul Press)
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Rosie has spent ten years inventing time travel, to go back in time and save her mum from dying in a car accident. However, she accidentally arrives two weeks early and whilst killing time in the past she falls for Melissa, who works at her hotel. But can it work out between the two of them, given the time difference?
March 2024
Bowled Over, Romancing the Rainbow (Knight Writing Press)
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When Becky is asked to fill in as a sub on her old bowling team, she thinks the hardest part will be seeing her ex-friend Ayana with her ex-boyfriend Aaron. However, she hadn't banked on falling for Codie, her best friend Laura's arch-nemesis.
June 2024
The Next Step, Micromance Magazine
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Bella and Sophie discuss taking the next step in their relationship.
July 2024
Father and Son, Out of Line Anthology (Wising Up Press)
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When John's wife Debbie died a few years previously, their son Jamie was the one thing that kept him going. When Jamie is taken to hospital after an accident and John learns that they are not blood relatives, his whole world is thrown upside-down.
August 2024
Out of my League, The Cost of our Baggage Anthology (Gnashing Teeth Publishing)
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A woman asks Joey out, but can she escape the demons of her past and go on a date with her?
September 2024
You've Got This, A Winter Kiss Anthology (Dragon Soul Press)
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When Louise picks her crush Stacey as her Secret Santa recipient, her best friend Maya urges her to use it to finally ask Stacey out. But is she brave enough to come out in front of the whole class?
December 2024
The Dance, Be Mine Anthology (Dragon Soul Press)
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Rosie's boyfriend Tom has put everything into practicing for the school dance. But would Rosie rather go with her next door neighbour, Paige?
February 2025
Mine Again, The Fabulist Flash
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Hannah can't stop reliving her relationship with Evie, even though it is harming her.
February 2025
Practice, Voyage YA Three-Sentence Stories
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Who do I really want to kiss?
March 2025
Finding Daniel, Reach for the Stars Anthology (Dragon Soul Press)
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Daniel is struggling with the death of his mother, his sexuality and his feelings for his best friend, Charlie. Can he find himself and start to heal?
April 2025
Forthcoming
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Mix Tape, This is Not a Punk Rock Anthology, It's a New Wave Anthology (Bone & Ink Press)
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Dear Mackenzie, When it Rains it Pours (Kind of a Hurricane Press)​​​​​
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Flashforward, Visions Anthology (Pages Promotions, LLC)
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Three Months, Visions Anthology (Pages Promotions, LLC)
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​Where it Hurts, Blink of an Eye Anthology (CultureCult Press)
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Rainbow Sprinkles, KissMet Quarterly
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Competitions
Winner: Under Arrest, Fusilli Writing Competition 17, June 2024
A policewoman gets ready for her first day on the job. But all may not be as it seems.
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Winner: Give Me Another Chance, The Writer's Workout Write Track Spotlight 1.1: Flawed Characters, March 2025
Can Jasmine change in order to keep Abby, the woman she loves?
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Runner up: Finally, in love, Writing Magazine 'Love' Competition, January 2023
Ellie's ex-best friend and crush, Gemma, sits next to her on the bus and tries to apologize for outing her. What was Gemma's reason for doing so?
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Runner up: The List, Writing Magazine 'Age' Competition, January 2024
Before he died, Jade's brother Matthew helped her write a list of things to do before she turned 18. Will she achieve them all- most importantly telling her best friend Suzanne that she loves her?
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Runner up: My Daughter, Writing Magazine 'Make a Difference' Competition, June 2024
Felicity is forced to re-evaluate her beliefs and friendship group when she finds her daughter Chloe kissing another girl. She's not happy about it, but will she lose Chloe if she doesn't come around?
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Third place: Contact Day, The Writer's Workshop Fiction Potluck 'A Very Speculative Holiday' Competition, December 2024
Alice is excited to celebrate the day the aliens came to Earth with her girlfriend, Elexa. But has she misjudged what the day means to Elexa?
Shortlisted: The Enemy, Writing Magazine 'Food' Competition, March 2020
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Shortlisted: My Eyes, Writing Magazine 'Senses' Competition, March 2021
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Shortlisted: Call Me Jack, Writing Magazine 'New Start' Competition, July 2021
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Shortlisted: Me Without Her, Writing Magazine 'Children's/YA' ('Separation') Competition, July 2021
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Shortlisted: I Deserve More, Writing Magazine 'Love Story' Competition, January 2022
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Shortlisted: Meant for Me, Writing Magazine 'First Line' Competition, May 2022
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Shortlisted: Miss Carter, Writing Magazine 'School' Competition, August 2022
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Shortlisted: Game, Set and Match, Writing Magazine 'Sport' Competition, August 2022
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Shortlisted: Good Decision, Writing Magazine 'Nostalgia' Competition, June 2023
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Shortlisted: Repairing a Relationship, Writing Magazine 'Journey' Competition, August 2023
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Shortlisted: Bully, Writing Magazine 'Villain' Competition, September 2023
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Shortlisted: The Cutest Girl in the School, Writer's Workout Fiction Potluck 'YA Milestones' Contest, June 2024
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Shortlisted: After, Writing Magazine 'Lifesaver' Competition, August 2024
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Shortlisted: Before it's Too Late, Writing Magazine 'Endings' Spotlight Competition, August 2024
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Shortlisted: Dad, Writing Magazine 'Families' Competition, September 2024
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Shortlisted: Over Her, Writing Magazine 'Friendship' Competition, January 2025
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Shortlisted: It Started with a Panic Attack, Writing Magazine 'It Started with a...' Competition, March 2025
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Longlisted: Shopping Basket, Brilliant Flash Fiction 'Feed Us' Competition, October 2019
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Honorable Mention: On the Banishment of Dragons, Writers of the Future Competition, Q4 2019
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Honorable Mention: Back in Time, Writers of the Future Competition, Q1 2020
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Honorable Mention: Crimes against Time, Writers of the Future Competition, Q2 2020
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Honorable Mention: In my Sister's Body, Writers of the Future Competition, Q4 2020
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Honorable Mention: Three Months, Writers of the Future Competition, Q4 2022
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Highly Commended: Writing Magazine 'Focus on Feelings' Competition, December 2023
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Highly Commended: Writing Magazine 'Dark Side' Competition, January 2024
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Highly Commended: Writing Magazine 'New Beginning' Competition, April 2024
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Highly Commended: Writing Magazine 'Ending' Competition, September 2024
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Highly Commended: Writing Magazine 'Pick an Emotion' Competition, November 2024
Non-fiction
Through non-fiction, I mostly explore aspects of my mental health
Published
Borderline Personality Disorder is a liar, Ailment
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The lies that my brain make me believe about myself
March 2020
Overcoming my barriers to borderline personality disorder recovery, OC87 Recovery Diaries
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Recovery is hard when your brain wants you to stay sick
July 2020
The Two Faces of Anxiety, Feels Zine
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The different ways in which anxiety manifests in my OCD and BPD
January 2021
Untitled, Hard Times Happen (Black Pear Press)
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How my eating disorder started
January 2021
Dear Maverick, A Love Letter (or Poem) To ... (Sweetycat Press)
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Having a dog has been a steep learning curve, but I have grown to love him
November 2021
Obsessive Owner, Obsessive Cat, Cats Zine (Coin-Operated Press)
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They say pets take after their owners. This certainly seems true for me and my cat, Haribo
August 2022
Joining the TC: How Group Therapy has Helped my Mental Health, Our Stories to Tell (Folkways Press)
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In 2021, I finished a long-term group therapy programme for people with personality disorders. This is how it helped me with my recovery.
August 2022
Dealing with Rejection and Improving your Chances of Publication, Behind the Plots (Writing Bad)
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My writing journey has been difficult at times. I share what I have learned about how to deal with rejection and improving your chances of publication.
September 2022
Forthcoming
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The Perfect Olympic Venues, Paris: Great Cities Anthology Series
Competitions
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Runner Up: The Story of a Life, Oxford Writing Mentors Competition (Memoir), Q4 2022
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"