I’m Katherine Dolan, mystery & travel writer

Dear reader, welcome to the hub of my written worlds. I’m glad you’re here!

Love a good mystery?

Me too! I enjoy reading mysteries so much that I always wanted to write one – and now I do that every week. The result is 10-Minute Mysteries, bite-sized bitter-sweet treats delivered free to readers’ inboxes.

And anyone who signs up gets access to the entire back-catalogue.

Step behind the veil

My memoir Teacher, We Girls! describes my year teaching young women in Saudi Arabia, one of the least accessible countries in the world. If you’re curious about how people live in this ultra-conservative but rapidly changing country, this book will open the door. You can find it in English or Italian.

Ever felt like you’re on the outside, looking in?

If so, we have that in common. Travelling to a new place can feel like being on the wrong side of a locked door. For me, writing is the key.

My blog Fict. is a portal to new places and a place to tell funny stories about my peripatetic life. Why Fict? Because it’s a handy abbreviation for ‘fiction’ and a fun subversion of ‘fact’. 

Want to browse a little?

You’ve reached the bottom of the page, so maybe you feel like you want to get to know me better before you dive into my writing? 

Learn more about me and read past essays, poetry and reviews here: