Katherine Howey lives in Leicester. She has a special interest in the social history of the late Georgian period, and realistic portrayals of neurodiverse and disabled people. Her historical fiction focuses on themes of outsidership and disability, and the struggle to break free of constraints to achieve a fulfilling and authentic life. Her debut novel, In Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, and its sequel, Reeve’s Emporium, are now available on Amazon and Kindle. She has published academic work in the fields of assistive technology and has a certificate in Creative Writing from the University of Leicester. She previously taught neurodiverse students in both further and higher education.