Katie MacAlister is a bestselling American author, well-known for her work in the historical, paranormal romance, and young adult genres. She has written numerous fiction and non-fiction books, many of which are part of various series. MacAlister has also published works under the pseudonyms Katie Maxwell and Katie Marsh. Her novels often feature strong female protagonists, including Anglophile heroines, as well as klutzy and divorced women. The male characters in her books are typically alpha males with complex pasts that influence their present lives.
Born in the Seattle area in 1964, MacAlister developed a love for reading at a young age. Her family's weekly library visits nurtured her passion for books, and she quickly became an avid reader. However, it wasn't until she was contracted to write a non-fiction book about software that MacAlister considered becoming a novelist. Frustrated by her editor's refusal to include witty dialogue and love scenes in the software book, MacAlister decided to switch to fiction, where she could explore world building, character development, and romantic storylines.
MacAlister's first romance novel, Noble Intentions, was published two years after she began writing fiction. Since then, she has written over fifty books, many of which have become bestsellers and been translated into multiple languages. Her novels have also been recorded as audiobooks and received several awards. In addition to writing romance, MacAlister also writes for the young adult audience as Katie Maxwell and has published mystery novels under the name Katie Marsh.
MacAlister currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and pets. She can often be found engaging with readers online, sharing her love for reading and writing with her fans.