Author Archives: Katherine J. Scott

About Katherine J. Scott

Katherine J. Scott is an author and librarian living in Austin TX. Her debut novel, From the Ground Up, tells the story of the Elizabethan stonemason Robert Smythson and his arrival at Longleat, to rebuild after a fire for Sir John Thynne.

Thoughts on Illuminations, by Mary Sharratt.

Sometimes God sends you a fiction book to read at just the right time, a book that will teach or tell you something that you might not have learned another way.  Have you ever had a book on your TBR … Continue reading

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Summer of Psalms, week 2

Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength,     an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way     and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam     and … Continue reading

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What do I want to be?

What do I want to be when I grow up? Recently I’ve been pondering this question a lot.  Having just turned 50, I feel like it might be time to answer it.  Problem is, I still don’t really have an … Continue reading

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Summer of Psalms

Last year I spent the summer reading C.S. Lewis’s books.  You can see my thoughts on these books here. This year, I thought I would turn to one of my favorite places in scripture, the Psalms, and share some of … Continue reading

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Twenty years ago

Twenty years ago I quit my job, rented out my condo, packed all my possessions and one persnickety Siamese cat into a big yellow truck, arranged for my friend Natalie to be my co-pilot, and moved to Austin to attend … Continue reading

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