Guess what?

That dream is coming true!

The story so many readers have fallen in love with—the story that captured my own imagination over a decade ago and changed the trajectory of my career—is coming to life on the screen. The Gifting is being adapted for vertical film.

Cue all the excitement! 

Now, if you’re anything like me, you might have paused over a particular word—vertical. When I was first approached about the opportunity, I had no idea what it was. 

So, what is vertical film?

Unlike traditional film, which is shot horizontally with television screens in mind, verticals are shot vertically, designed specifically for smart phones.

While the scripts are feature-length in scale, the story is broken into bite-sized episodes lasting anywhere from 1-2 minutes with a total runtime of 90-100. For this reason, they’re also known as micro-dramas. And they have exploded globally.

Since they aren’t nearly as expensive or time-consuming to produce, they make for an excellent playground. If the vertical is successful, the chance of a feature film adaptation on the big screen becomes a very real possibility. 

SQUEEEEEEE! 

There is, however, an elephant in the room. 

You might not know about it, but it’s there, especially in bookish spaces on social media. So please allow me to address this trunked pachyderm for just a brief moment.

Currently, the vertical industry has descended into the uncanny valley. AKA, it is overrun by AI. And I don’t mean AI tools and tech that are commonly used in the film industry (by Netflix, Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros, Universal, etc, etc). I mean AI-generated scripts. Even AI-generated actors. All for the sake of pumping out massive amounts of content as quickly as possible. 

As a creative, I find this incredibly unsettling and disheartening.

So why in the world would I agree to have The Gifting made into a vertical?

Enter Vivian Yin, Y+X Entertainment, and LumiView.

In a space that is dominated by AI, one that prioritizes quantity over quality, they are zigging while everyone else is zagging.

Humans are writing the scripts. Humans are creating the art. Humans are producing, directing, acting, and voice acting. They are committed to high-quality, uplifting content with human creativity, emotional storytelling, and artistic integrity at the center. 

Which is something I absolutely want to get behind.

Vivian Yin is an award-winning leader in global media & entertainment with over two decades of experience in the industry and some major street cred to her name. She’s also a lovely person and an incredible visionary.

She is the founder and CEO.

Y+X Entertainment is the company.

LumiView is the app—a cinematic vertical storytelling platform designed to scale verticals into wider entertainment franchises. They are producing animated verticals as well as live-action verticals. The Gifting will be live-action. 

The app launches this fall.

I don’t have a release date yet, but the script is written. I get to read it soon. I mean, what in the world!? Actual screenwriters who read my book are putting the finishing touches on the script. Luka and Tess are coming to life on the screen!

I can’t wait to share more about this adventure as it unfolds! 

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Coming this summer…

I went back and forth on the title. For some reason, I kept picturing readers thinking of Hungry Hungry Hippos. LOL. But in the end, Hungry is the Hollow turned out to be the perfect title for this story. Once you read the back cover blurb, you’ll understand why…

MISSING TEENS. A TOWN ON EDGE. SOMETHING IS HUNTING.

On Halloween night, two girls vanished and the town of Foggy Hollow has been holding its breath ever since, praying for their safe return. So when one of them comes home unharmed, fear gives way to hope.

Selah Whitlock and Jude Vandenberg aren’t so relieved. They know the truth. The girl shouldn’t be alive. They watched her die.

Whatever happened in the cemetery on Halloween didn’t stay buried.

Darkness has its claws in Jude. Selah’s classmates are disappearing. Something sinister is stalking the local teens. And it has an appetite.

With panic spreading and the Appalachian winter deepening, Selah and her friends must stop whatever is feeding on Foggy Hollow before the entire town is swallowed whole.

When I tell you I had fun writing this one, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. I love the town of Foggy Hollow. I love the Vandenberg Estate. And I love these characters. I cannot wait to share this story with you!

The preorder is now live, and paperbacks will be available on release day.

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The audiobook for Wicked is the Hollow has officially hit shelves, exclusively (for now) with Audible. I’m running some giveaways this week on my socials (TikTok & Facebook) so if you’d like a chance to snag a free copy, make sure to follow me there. The TikTok giveaway is already live. The Facebook giveaway will go live tomorrow. I also hosted a giveaway with my email subscribers. That one is already locked in, but for exclusive opportunities and perks such as this one, consider subscribing to my email list. You can join by scrolling to the bottom of this page and entering your email address. 

I’m also THRILLED to announce that I have completed the rough draft of book 2 in Tales from the Hollow. We return to Foggy Hollow. A new mystery is afoot. A new danger lurks in the woods. Selah, Twig, Jude, and company are determined to get to the bottom of it. 

I have plenty of revising and editing to do, but it feels great to have the story down on the page. I’ll be looking for beta readers and an early review team sometime next month. If you’re interested, join my email list to be the first to receive an invite. 

Thank you for being here and for supporting my work. Whether you’re listening to the audiobook or waiting for the next adventure in Foggy Hollow, I’m grateful to have you along for the ride.

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Today is the day! Wicked is the Hollow has officially launched into the world. And I can’t help but get a little nostalgic … 

This story idea has been floating around inside my head for years, inspired by the sprawling property I pass on my daily walks. I remember wondering: What if the family living there just up and vanished, dinner still on their plates? This is usually how my stories start. Some random, far-fetched, fun idea sparks in my brain and the book builds from there.

After years of percolating and months of writing, the story is finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with readers!

If you’re a fan of mystery, romance, atmospheric settings, and a touch of spookiness, this one’s for you. It’s available now on Amazon in paperback, large print, Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited.

Like all my books, this story is free of swearing and explicit content, but full of adventure, suspense, twists, turns, and romance—perfect for teens and adults. If you decide to snag a copy, I hope you enjoy your journey into the Hollow!

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This past spring and summer, I finally did, and now it’s almost ready for readers!

It’s atmospheric. It’s fall. It’s a little bit spooky and a whole lot of romantic with a heavy dose of intriguing mystery, and I cannot – I repeat, I CANNOT – wait to share it!

So without further ado, releasing October first and officially available for pre-order, I present to you …

A STRANGE TOWN. A SPRAWLING MANSION. A PERILOUS ROMANCE.

Ever since her mother vanished, Selah Whitlock has been drawn to the unexplained. So it feels almost fated to live in Foggy Hollow, a place where mystery abounds. Even more so when her father accepts a job at the Vandenberg estate, the epicenter of the town’s most infamous cold case. 

Moving into the estate’s carriage house pulls Selah into the orbit of the Vandenberg cousins: Jude, the brooding heir with a tragic past, and Rafe, effortlessly charming and undeniably dangerous. 

Then a centuries-old portrait surfaces bearing Selah’s exact likeness. Suddenly, she isn’t just chasing a mystery. She’s caught in the heart of one. As the town prepares to celebrate its bicentennial, Selah and Jude are pulled into a secret that spans generations. Something sinister is stirring beneath the golden leaves and carved pumpkins. And the deeper they fall, the deadlier the consequences. 

If you would like to snag a copy, it’s available for pre-order on Kindle. Paperback purchases will have to wait until the day of release.

Oh, and I’m gathering a team of reviewers! If you’re interested in receiving an advanced (uncorrected) copy sometime around September 8th in exchange for an honest review on Amazon, preferably posted the day of release and/or the week of release, please sign up for my review team! 

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So I decided to let myself play. I started something just for fun.

No contracts. No expectations. Just a story I couldn’t stop thinking about …

A girl who sees things no one else can see.
She thinks she’s going crazy.
Until she meets a boy who—she swears—can see them too.

I never planned to publish it. But I fell in love with the characters, the twists, the romance, the world. Indie publishing had taken off by then, so I decided to take a chance and hit publish.

I had no idea that The Gifting would become the book (and series) readers love the most.

Now, a decade later—with over 4,300 reviews and an average 4.5-star rating—I still hear from people discovering the story for the first time. And it never stops making me smile.

To celebrate, The Gifting (Book 1) is FREE on Kindle right now.
If you’ve never read it, now’s the perfect time. And if you have, maybe pass it along to a fellow reader in your life.

The Gifting (Book 1) by K.E. Ganshert

Thanks for being part of this journey. And stay tuned … I’ve got a new book in the works, one I’ve enjoyed writing every bit as much as I enjoyed writing The Gifting! 

XOXO,
Katie

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Here are some quick summertime updates for you …

First up: The Contest is free on Kindle! If you like enemies-to-lovers, dangerous competitions, and slow-burn romance with zero explicit content and maximum swoon, grab your romantasy freebie here:

The Contest: A Romantic Fantasy Adventure

Second: my Eden Pruitt series box set is still pretty new… and it just got its first one-star rating. No words, just a single lonely star. Maybe a mis-tap? Is this too much to hope? Either way, the one star is there. If you read the series and liked it, your review would mean everything right now.

Review the Eden Pruitt Series 

And last but not least…

This fall, I’ve got something new coming your way: a missing family, an estate shrouded in mystery, a girl chasing answers, and of course, plenty of romance! I can’t wait to share this one.  

To stay in the loop, consider subscribing to my email list. I’m an email minimalist. After you receive your welcome email, you’ll only hear from me when there’s something worth opening (freebies, discounts, new releases, teasers, cover reveals). 

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Thanks for reading and for being part of this storytelling journey with me!

XOXO, 
Katie

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I have some updates! 

The Fabrication of Eden Pruitt—Book One in The Eden Pruitt Series—is FREE on Kindle this week only!
If you’ve been craving a twisty, romantic, can’t-put-it-down read, now’s the perfect time to start. The promo runs through May 16th, so be sure to grab your copy while it’s zero cents.

And while I’ve got you, a couple more quick updates:

• The complete series is now available as an eBook box set! Perfect for Kindle Unlimited readers who want to binge the entire story from start to finish.
  
  
• My next book is officially drafted!
  It’s romantic. It’s supernatural. There’s a sprawling mansion, a thirty-year-old mystery, and ALL the Halloween vibes. I’m aiming for a late summer/early fall release and can’t wait to tell you more soon!

Below is the back cover blurb of book 1 in The Eden Pruitt Series + a link to the first few chapters if you’d like to see if it’s your kind of story.

Happy reading!

XOXO,
Katie

THE FABRICATION OF EDEN PRUITT (BOOK ONE)

Senior year. New school. First day.



Eden Pruitt expected nerves and new beginnings. She didn’t expect to come home to a ransacked house and two missing parents.

 When she returns with the police, an older man answers the door—one who claims the house is his. He’s lived there for years. According to every record, he’s telling the truth, and when they try to clear up the confusion, it only spirals into chaos.

Her name. Her parents. Her past. None of it exists.

Eden is trapped in a nightmare and no one believes her.

Except for a mysterious stranger who is as dangerous as he is enticing. Someone who knows more than he should … and may be just as perilous as the truth she’s desperate to uncover.

Sample the first few chapters for free! 

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‘Tis a new year, which provides the perfect opportunity for a reset. I’ve decided to take a step back from writing in 2024. I’m shifting this gig from full-time job to when-the-muse-strikes hobby. I want this creative endeavor to feel less like a slog and more like a playground. 

So in that vein, I’m simplifying.

No more wide distribution or online book store (all of which requires administrative time that sucks the life out of me). Instead, I’m going with one distributor: Amazon. Which means ALL my books are now on KU (Kindle Unlimited). If you’re a member, or if you know people who are, let them know. It’s a great time to go on a major K.E. Ganshert book reading binge!

I hope your 2024 is off to a spectacular start!

XOXO,

Katie

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It is officially complete! 

All four books in The Eden Pruitt series are now available in paperback and ebook. Audio is also available for Eden 1 and 2, with audio for Eden 3 and 4 to follow in late fall.

I am so excited to share this story with readers! 

Here’s the most recent review from a customer on Amazon:

“Though I’m a big fan of shows like Dateline, Snapped and the like, suspense isn’t a genre I read. And a YA dystopian sci fi? Forget about it. I came to this story after reading another of the author’s books (No One Ever Asked). I’m glad I did. It did not disappoint.

Action, suspense and romance- it’s all in there. Back stories are explained, character development is top-tier. The twists and turns don’t end. Who can you trust? Are things really the way they appear? The questions escalate with every chapter. Main character Eden Pruitt is more nuanced than she originally appears.

This book is an adventure from the opening page. And like her prior story, it stays with you after the book is closed. Very well done!”

Life is bonkers right now. The headlines are a hot mess. Doom scrolling is a real problem. We could all use a healthy, fun escape! I sure hope this series can provide exactly that.

Happy reading, my friends!

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