Katy Carl
Katy Carl is an author and editor known for contemporary Catholic literary fiction. She is editor-in-chief of Dappled Things literary magazine, editor of Luminor at Word on Fire, and writer in residence at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, with extensive experience in Catholic publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katy Carl
Who is Katy Carl?
Katy Carl is a Catholic novelist and editor who serves as writer in residence at the University of St. Thomas-Houston and editor in chief of Dappled Things, a quarterly of Catholic art and literature. She holds an MFA in fiction from St. Thomas and was the inaugural Wiseblood Books writer in residence in 2020.
Is Katy Carl an evangelical author?
No, Carl is Roman Catholic and writes within the contemporary Catholic literary revival, contributing to outlets such as Word on Fire and America Magazine. Her fiction and essays are read by Christians across traditions interested in faith and literature.
What has Katy Carl written?
Her books include the novel As Earth Without Water (Wiseblood Books, 2021), the short story collection Fragile Objects (2023), and Praying the Great O Antiphons (2021). She also writes the Depth Perception newsletter on fiction and the life of the mind.