Kate Forsyth is an internationally bestselling Australian author, poet, and storyteller with a career spanning over 40 books for adults and children. Her works include acclaimed historical novels such as "The Wild Girl," which explores the romance behind the Grimm brothers' fairy tales, and "Bitter Greens," a retelling of "Rapunzel" that won the 2015 American Library Association award for Best Historical Fiction. She has also written the fantasy series "Witches of Eileanan" and children's books like "The Impossible Quest" and "The Gypsy Crown." Her most recent novel, "The Crimson Thread," reimagines the myth of the Minotaur during World War II in Crete.
Forsyth specializes in retelling fairy tales and myths with historical depth, often weaving them into significant periods such as the French Revolution in "The Blue Rose" or Nazi Germany in "The Beast's Garden." Her scholarly background informs her writing, as she holds a Doctorate of Creative Arts in fairy tale studies and a Master of Creative Writing. Beyond fiction, she has co-authored the non-fiction work "Searching for Charlotte," about Australia’s first children’s author, and published a collection of essays titled "The Rebirth of Rapunzel," which earned the William Atheling Jr Award for Criticism.
For younger readers, Forsyth has created the Long-Lost Fairy-Tales series, including "Vasilisa the Wise & Other Tales of Brave Young Women," which received a silver medal in the 2018 US Readers Favorite Book Awards. An accredited master storyteller, she has taught writing retreats worldwide, from Australia to Greece. Her works continue to blend meticulous research with imaginative storytelling, cementing her reputation as a versatile and celebrated author.