Kate O'Hearn is a successful author of children's and young adult fantasy novels, best known for her Pegasus series. Born in Toronto, Canada, O'Hearn was raised in New York City and has lived in various places throughout her life, including several cities in the United States and England. Her experiences living in different parts of the world have influenced her writing, allowing her to create stories that appeal to a wide audience.
O'Hearn's love for reading and stories began at a young age, and she was inspired by the tales her parents told her. This early exposure to storytelling sparked a passion in O'Hearn, leading her to write her own stories and share them with others. She has a particular interest in writing about ordinary people in strange lands who must come together to fight for a common goal.
Before becoming an author, O'Hearn worked in the fashion industry. She spent several years working at a large showroom in New York and later held a top management position at Calvin Klein. She also worked for Oleg Cassini in Toronto. Despite her success in the fashion industry, O'Hearn felt a strong desire to pursue a career in writing.
Growing up as the only girl in a family of boys, O'Hearn developed a love for high adventure books. However, she noticed a lack of female leads in these stories and decided to address this imbalance in her own writing. O'Hearn now writes high fantasy adventures with strong, compassionate, and adventure-loving girl heroes. She believes that adventures are for everyone and invites readers to join her on a few adventures with her.
In addition to her love for writing, O'Hearn is passionate about animals and their causes. She has many animal friends and has incorporated her love for animals into her writing. O'Hearn currently resides on the south coast of England and continues to write stories that inspire and entertain readers of all ages.