Katrina McKeeKatrina was born and raised in Ballarat, the oldest of three girls. She began writing early, completing her first book at age eight. A teacher submitted it to Penguin, where she received her first rejection letter and words of encouragement.Katrina'seducational journey is marked by her completion of a Diploma of Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing & Editing) at The University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and a Graduate Diploma of Education at The University of Melbourne, solidifying her knowledge and expertise in her fields of interest.Katrina worked as a high school teacher in remote and metropolitan Victoria for four years. She taught English, Literature, Journalism and Literacy.A prolific writer, she has written several original novels and fan fiction for various fandoms. Her first novel, Portal, was released in August 2024 and is the first of a series. Read More Read Less