Kat Richardson is a successful American author, well-known for her urban fantasy novels. She has written the Greywalker series, which features the protagonist Harper Blaine. In addition to her work as a novelist, Richardson has also contributed to roleplaying games, video games, comics, magazines, technical writing, and curriculum writing and editing. She currently resides in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, where she enjoys riding a motorcycle, shooting target pistol, and advocating for ferret legalization.
Richardson's birthdate and age are not publicly known, as she has chosen to keep this information private. She was born in California and attended California State University, where she earned a degree in magazine journalism. Before becoming a writer, Richardson worked in various fields, including roles in Role Playing Games, films, and computer games. She also gained experience as a reader of the Sunday Funnies for the radio and pursued a degree in vocal music. Richardson's most enduring hobby before writing was acting, which she enjoyed from a young age and continued for 13 years as a Renaissance Faire actor.
Richardson's varied work experience and education have contributed to her success as a writer. Her Greywalker series, which began in 2006, has gained a large following and contains elements of fantasy woven into a recognizable reality. She currently resides in an old boat near Seattle, which she shares with her husband and a variety of animals, including a crotchety old cat and two ferrets. Richardson is an advocate for ferret legalization and is a member of Legalise Ferrets California, a group dedicated to this cause. She enjoys her life on the boat, which she shares with the ghosts of ferrets, and spends her time riding motorcycles, shooting target pistol, and pursuing her writing career.